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RISHIKESH
RISHIKESH
Rishikesh is located near the foot of the Himalayas in the Indian State of Uttrakhand. It is also call the ‘Gateway to the Garhawl Himalyas’. It is one not only the most holy city in India but is also one of the most popular tourist hotspots among the young Indian population. Tranquilising beauty, architectural marvels, grand temples and a never ending list of adventure sports makes it a must to see!
TOP 8 PLACES TO VISIT
1.NEELKANTHA MAHADEV TEMPLE
Sitting on a hill above Swarg Ashram the temple is one of the most important shrines in India. In Hindu mythology, the temple stands at the exact spot where lord Shiva drank the Venom ‘halahala’ that originated after the churning of the ocean by the Devas and Asuras in order to obtain the Amrita or the elixir of life.
2.SWARG ASHRAM
Swarg Ashram is one of the oldest Yoga ashrams in India and was built in the memory of Saint Swami Vishudhanand. It is the perfect place to sit and meditate for hours near the private river banks which are totally devoid of any rituals found at the rest of the banks or just sit watching the sun rise from the Shivaliks, setting fire to the cold, glistening waters of Ganga.
3.KAUDIYALA
Considered to be one of the most visited view-points and 380 meters above sea level, Kaudiyala is the premier location for white water rafting. Dense hill forests surround the region and the place is also a habitat for many wild species of flora and fauna.
4.BHARAT MANDIR
The 9th century temple is the oldest temple here built by the Adi Shankaracharya. The deity of Lord Vishnu is carved out of a single black stone popular as Saligram, and is placed in the inner chambers of the temple.
5.GITA BHAVAN
With more than a hundred rooms for visitors and this edifice houses various striking paintings and statues of ancient mythological characters. The stories of the ancient epics- the Ramayana and the Mahabharata are beautifully illustrated on its walls.
6.JUMPIN HEIGHTS
Located in Mohan Chatti near Rishikesh this famous site among fun and adventure seakers has a fixed platform for Bungee of 83 meters over the river Hall, a tributary of river Ganga. Jumpin Heights offers Bungy Jumping, Zip Line and a Giant Swing. Jumpin Heights has the Asia’s longest flying fox of 1 km.
7.TERA MANZIL TEMPLE
Visit each of its thirteen floors and witness the devotion that engulfs the entire place! The temple has multiple deities and offers you an amazing opportunity to worship all of them at the same time. Symmetric architecture, pleasant location and the sanctity that fills in the ambience makes it one of the pious temples in the entire vicinity. You can also enjoy panoramic views of the surroundings from the temple top.
8.RAJAJI NATIONAL PARK
Nested in the beautiful Shivalik Ranges of the Himalayas in the Uttarakhand, the park offers you a amazing homestay in this slice of paradise. Take a walk through this tiny hamlet that provides you true flavours of this home stay. Interact with the locals who will be more than happy to tell you about their native land. Delight in this simple rural life of the people, watch them conduct their daily chores happily.Go on nature walk around the region, delight in the beautiful landscapes and panoramic views of the distant Himalayan ranges while you relax here.
OTHER PLACES TO VISIT AND DO
- Triveni Ghat
- Beatles Ashram
- Kunjapuri Temple
- Shivpuri
- Narendra Nagar
- Rishikund
- Lakshman Jhula
- Trayambakeshwar Temple
- Parmarth Niketan
- Vashista Goofa
- Byasi
- Neer Gudda Waterfall
- River Side Stay at Glass House
- Sivananda Ashram
- Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s Ashram
- Waterfall Rappelling
- Kayaking
- Outdoor Mountain Biking
- Rock Climbing and Trekking
- Ganga Cleaning Triathlon Expedition
The best way to get around is by taxi, jeep, shuttlebus, auto-richshaw or explore on foot.
The best time to visit Rishikesh is from late September to mid November or from early March to May.