Basistha Ashram Temple

Basistha Temple also known as the Vasistha Temple is an ashram of the Maharishi Vashishta located in the Southeast area of the capital city of Assam which was constructed by the Ahom King Rajeshwar singh in the year 1764. The king also gifted 835 bighas of land to the ashram.

This ashram is located on the outskirts of Garbhanga Forest also known as the butterfly reserve. The Garbhanga Forest includes a large number of tuskers(elephants) population. The ashram shows a magical waterfall. The Vashishta Ashram is composed of a temple and a cave.

It is said by locals that the Maharishi Vashistha meditated here and last his breadth. The cave is located about 5 kilometres inside the ashram. The ashram shows a temple located on the mountain streams, these streams originated from the Meghalaya hills which became river Vashishta.

The ashram shows three distinct temples which are dedicated to three different deities Lord Brahma Vishnu Maheshwara, Ganesha temple and the inner sanctum (garbagriha) dedicated to Maharishi Vashishta. This beautiful place can be enjoyed by Guwahati Tour Packages.

Points to Remember

Timing: All days of the week 6:00 am to 9:00 pm.

Duration: 1-2 Hours.

Entry Fees: No Fee.

Best Time to Visit: October to April.

Basistha Ashram Weather

Visitors can enjoy the temple at any time but below is the list of when you can enjoy the trip with Assam Tour Packages.

Summer (March to June):

Temperature: 25°C to 35°C.

Weather: Hot and humid. Light cotton clothes, sunglasses, hat/cap, sunscreen, and comfortable footwear.

Monsoon (July to September):

Temperature: 24°C to 32°C.

Weather: Heavy rainfall, high humidity. Light raincoats, umbrellas, waterproof footwear, and light breathable clothes.

Autumn (October to November):

Temperature: 18°C to 30°C.

Weather: Pleasant with moderate temperature. Light to moderate clothing, comfortable footwear, and a light jacket for cooler evenings.

Winter (December to February):

Temperature: 10°C to 22°C (50°F to 72°F)

Weather: Mild to cool. Warm clothes such as sweaters, light jackets, shawls, and comfortable footwear.

How to Reach

To reach Basistha Ashram from Guwahati, take a taxi or city bus towards Beltola. The ashram is about 15 km away and takes around 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Alternatively, hire an auto-rickshaw for a direct and economical option.