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The charming view of the city

Located in the foothills of the Himalayas on the banks of the River Ganges, Rishikesh is dotted with a number of ancient temples, ashrams and world renowned yoga and meditation centres. Not only devotees, but travellers from all parts of the world flock to the sacred town for a deeper understanding of meditation.

Apart from Hindu shrines, the town of Rishikesh also invites adventure lovers from all around. It is also the ideal gateway for a pilgrim chardham yatra, that includes travelling to Yamunotri, Gangotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath.

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Places to Visit

Laxman Jhula

One of the most visited, the Lakshmana Jhula is a suspended bridge, extending from one bank of the Ganges to the other. The bridge is mythological significant because it is where Lakshman crossed the Ganga through on jute-rope-made bridge.

Ram Jhula

Ram Jhula is a popular tourist destination, and is known for its stunning views of the Ganges River and the surrounding mountains. The bridge is also a popular spot for yoga and meditation, and is home to several ashrams and temples.

Janki Setu

Janki Setu, also known as Janki Bridge, is a three-lane suspension bridge across the Ganges River in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India. It was opened to the public in 2018 and is the first three-lane bridge in Uttarakhand.

Omkarananda Ashram

Omkarananda Ashram is a spiritual and cultural center located in Rishikesh, India. It was founded in 1967 by Paramahamsa Omkarananda Saraswati, a renowned spiritual teacher and philanthropist.

Lakshman Temple

Lakshman Temple is believed to be the place where Lord Lakshmana meditated to attain spiritual enlightenment. The temple is also believed to be the place where Lord Rama and Lakshmana constructed a jute bridge across the Ganges River. This bridge is now known as Lakshman Jhula.

Bharat Mandir

Bharat Mandir is an ancient temple located in the heart of Rishikesh. This temple is also known as Hrishikesh Narayan Temple. The main deity of the temple is Lord Vishnu. The idol of Lord Vishnu was carved out of Saligram, a single black stone and has Himalayan cast of features.

Neelkanth Mahadev Temple

Neelkanth Mahadev Temple - is a Hindu temple dedicated to Nilkanth (Lord Shiva). The temple is situated at a height of 1330 meters and is located about 32 km from Rishikesh in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand.

Vashishta Gufa

Vashishta Gufa, situated on the banks of the Ganga River, is a popular place for meditation lovers. This is the cave where great Sage Vashishta said to have meditated. He was also among the seven great sages (Saptarishis) and the guru of Lord Ram.

Kunja Puri Temple

Located on a hillock around 15 km away from Rishikesh Kunjapuri Devi Temple is one of the most revered Shakti Peeths of Goddess Shakti in Garhwal Himalayas. The Temple also offers panoramic views of snow capped mountains and peaks such as Swarga Rohini, Gangotri, Banderpunch and Chaukhamba.

Triveni Ghat

TriveniGhat is the holy confluence of river Ganga, river Yamuna and river Saraswati. The huge statue of lord Shiva sitting in bull and the statue of Krishna-Arjun in chariot depicting the initiation of Mahabharata war captivate you. Evening Aarati at TriveniGhat is popular among the people

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