When the name comes “Lord Shiva”, our souls are filled with joy and Energy. We all know him as “ADIYOGI”—the first originator of yoga. That’s why we all visit ADIYOGI Coimbatore (Isha Foundation), to get a peaceful mind.
Nowadays, some people have started doing frauds with visitors especially if they are foreigners. After reading this complete post you will be ready to visit this “ADIYOGI Coimbatore (Isha Foundation, Tamil Nadu)” with a minimum budget and fearlessly.
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The 5 Scary Truths of ADIYOGI Coimbatore
- Plan your trip at the onset of the summer otherwise, there will be a lot of fog which will not allow you to get the most views out of it.
- Going with your vehicle will be good. If you’re going from outstation, you must remember a few things.
- If you’re taking any auto or private car or taxi, ask them for the rent/fare charge. The actual fare charge is ₹300-₹500/- And it’s about a 32km journey from the Coimbatore Bus Stand (Gandhipuram). I’ll suggest you take “Ubar” or “Ola”. It will be safe.
- If you’re taking the bus then be aware of the transgender. I suffered a lot from this. One transgender nearly caught me and demanded me to give ₹500. He/she 🙂 said, “If you do not give me the amount, I’m not going to leave you”. I tried to cooperate with the situation by giving her ₹50 rupees. But she denied it and continuously asked me for ₹500. She followed me for 15 minutes and was there till the bus not left the stop.
- Do not carry expensive things or gadgets with you because they’re not allowing anyone to enter the main areas with a camera or mobile. Although they have the option to store or keep those things in a place by taking a ticket, remember every day they get 1000+ visitors. Your expensive gadgets can get scratched during the storing or depositing process.
- Keep necessary medicines with you, like – for loose motion, Fever, Cold, and Headache. Especially if you’re visiting during the winter. In the Rainy season, you need to keep the rain cover with you. There is no shop within 3-4km.
- Keep some dry food and a good amount of water with you. They have their canteen but if you’re going from North India then maybe the food you might not like that much. It would be great if you get the “Prasadh”. There are some shops for dry food but I found it slightly overpriced.
The Time I Spend in ADIYOGI Coimbatore
Step-by-Step Guide to Reach ADIYOGI Coimbatore
It will be a big mistake if you start your journey to Isha Foundation – Coimbatore without having a plan. Also, you may need to spend some extra money on your travel.
Now wait, Maybe you’re thinking “What kind of plan I’m talking about?”
It’s all about your travel, Staying, and Food costs. You must need to keep a budget in your mind, which I believe you must have. If it’s a one-day tour then okay. otherwise, you have to get accommodation near the Isha Foundation (Don’t worry, I’ll tell you a budget-friendly one), an Area where you can get good food within walking distance. So let’s go and explore my journey.
What Is the Travel Cost to Isha Foundation Coimbatore?
Visiting ADIYOGI Tamil Nadu via Bus: I’m a working professional and staying in Bangalore. I tried to take a train but unfortunately, I failed to get the ticket so I took “RedBus”. For each person, the RedBus takes around ₹900 including GST. I suggest you take an overnight journey and do not take the back side sleeper seat of the Bus. Try to take a seat from front to middle so that your journey will be smooth.
I take the Bus at evening 9.30 PM and I leave the Bus at morning 6.00 AM. Keep in mind there will be no food inside the bus, so you need to complete your dinner before taking the Bus of purchases food also, there will be no restroom/bathroom inside the Bus so plan accordingly.
Read More: ADIYOGI Bangalore: Step-by-Step Guide to Visit Isha Foundation.
Your drop location will be “Gandhipuram”. From the opposite of your drop location, there is a Bus stop. from there, you have to take a bus directly to “Isha Foundation” and the Bus number is “14D” which will cost you around ₹50/-.
The total fare cost via Bus will be around ₹2000 (Including up and down). Also, you can check the latest price by clicking here -> MakeMyTrip (You will get a 20% extra discount if you use this link. Now – Simle :):)
Visiting ADIYOGI Tamil Nadu via Train: No matter from where you’re going take the train to go to Coimbatore Jn. Keep in mind that the ticket needs to be taken one month before for reservation. Here is a list of the available trains I found in MakeMyTrip.
If you take the train from Krishnarajapuram (Bangalore) to Coimbatore Jn, the price list below will help you figure out your budget.
| Class | Price |
| 1st AC (1A) | ₹1750/- |
| 2nd AC (2A) | ₹1050/- |
| 2nd Sleeper (2S) | ₹200/- |
| 3rd AC (3A) | ₹750/- |
| Sleeper (SL) | ₹270 |
| CC | ₹650/- |
Visiting ADIYOGI Tamil Nadu via Flight: If you take the flight, it will take 50 minutes to reach Coimbatore from Bangalore and the minimum cost will be ₹3000 (depending on the time you take the flight).
You can check the price from various booking centers at minimum cost:
So, from where you’re going to book your tickets? Don’t forget to post your comment.
Top 10 Budget-Friendly Hotels Near Isha Foundation Coimbatore
If you’re planning to go Isha Foundation for more than 1 day then you need a budget-friendly Hotel to stay right? So here is the list of top 10 Hotels near Isha Foundation Coimbatore. You can call them and ask for the rent and you can do a pre-booking.
| SL. No | Hotel Name | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | S.K Residency | 04224223666 |
| 2 | Vijay FABLIS | 04222230503 |
| 3 | The Chennai Residency | 070940004561 |
| 4 | Mary Meridien | 04224279191 |
| 5 | Hotel Grand Tree | 09488685881 |
| 6 | Hotel ESS Paradise | 09159057776 |
| 7 | SPS GRAND INN | 07373587777 |
| 8 | HOTEL SRI LAKSHIMI | 04222236339 |
| 9 | Prince Gardens Hotel | 04224000900 |
| 10 | Hotel LE Grand | 04222230202 |
Things You Can Do at Isha Foundation Coimbatore.
Here I’m going to share my experience while enjoying at Isha Foundation.
It was my sudden plan and which was a mistake, Since I tried to get a train ticket but because I faced these issues.
- I tried to log in to IRCTC but, I was not able to log in. I was not getting OTP at that time. After an hour somehow I managed to log in but –
- there were around 130 waiting lists :). So I moved ahead with RedBus. MakeMyTrip Bus is also a good option.
I took a bus from KR Puram, Bangalore to Gandhipuram, Coimbatore. It cost me ₹900 for the ticket. It was an overnight journey. I took the Bus at evening 9 PM and reached the location at morning 6.15 AM.
During this overnight journey, I had some problems. There were no restrooms/bathrooms inside the Bus. So Whatever I had in dinner in Bangalore is went out in Krishnarajapuram, Coimbatore. I struggled a lot to find a Hotel to empty my stomach. So keep that thing in mind, Before taking the Bus clear your poop and pee.
Also, do not take a seat in the complete backside of the Bus. It will be very much shecky and you can’t sleep overnight. And maybe the next day you’ve to leave the Bus with Headech.
Once you reach the Krishnarajapuram Bus stand ask anyone for the Bus Depo they will guide you. The Bus depo is opposite the road where you left the RedBus/MakeMyTrip Bus. Use that temple in the above photo as a landmark.
After reaching the Bus depo you’ve to take the Bus no 14D. That bus will directly take you to the ADIYOGI Coimbatore (Isha Foundation). Be aware of transgender. Helping them is good but if they demand you a certain amount then that is not good.
The Bus will take you side of the ADIYOGI Statue. And you’ll feel like – “Your journey has success”. There will be a long path to explore all the things. You may walk or take a ride.
To enter the main portion of the Isha Foundation you need to submit your all equipment. There is a place to submit everything. They will give you a bag and there you can submit all the things and enter the main area.
For men, there is a “Suriya Kund” where you can take a bath and do some meditation and leave your all past and sad moments there and fill your heart with joy.
For women, it is called “Chandra Kund”. Remember do not carry your mobile with you. That’s highly prohibited.
I have seen so many Americans and they’re part of Isha Foundation. They greeted everyone with a smile and helped us to move forward.
That’s how you’ll complete your journey. Trust me this exploration will take you through the entire day. After that, you can go back to the hotel or your house. After everything you will find yourself as a calm person and you will get a peaceful mind and so many positive vibes.
Conclusion
visiting ADIYOGI Coimbatore (Isha Foundation) can be a life-changing experience. Planning ahead, choosing the right transport, and being mindful of expenses and safety can make your trip smoother. Keep an open mind, enjoy the journey, and return home feeling peaceful and refreshed.