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Skip the crowds and visit these two lesser-known Neem Karoli Baba places.
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News18•07-10-2026, 10:07
Skip the crowds and visit these two lesser-known Neem Karoli Baba places.
- •Neem Karoli Baba spent significant time meditating at the Kainchi Dham ashram on the Bhowali-Almora National Highway, which now draws massive weekend crowds.
- •Famous personalities like Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, and Virat Kohli have visited Kainchi Dham, adding to its popularity.
- •For a peaceful experience away from the crowds, you can visit the Bhumiadhar Hanuman Temple located 1 to 2 hours away from Kainchi.
- •The Samadhi Ashram in Vrindavan is another serene place where Baba breathed his last and allows visitors to meditate in his room.
Key Questions Answered
Aside from Kainchi Dham, devotees can visit the Hanuman Temple in Bhumiadhar and Neem Karoli Baba's Samadhi Ashram in Vrindavan, both of which experience fewer crowds and long queues.
The Hanuman Temple in Bhumiadhar is located right on the main road, just 1 to 2 hours away from Kainchi Dham.
A one-day leave is sufficient to reach the Vrindavan ashram, but a 2-day trip is recommended if you also wish to have the darshan of Thakur Ji.
