Rishikesh Hill Station Uttarakhand

Places to See in Rishikesh

Lakshman Jhula: This is believed that Lakshman brother of Lord Ram crossed the river here by jute rope, but the current bridge is built in 1929. Lakshman temple and tera Mabzil temple is also situated here. Lenght of 450 feet and at a heightof around 70 feet from the river. Situated at a distance of 12 km from Rishikesh. It is the iron Suspension Bridge over the Holy River Ganga. Trayambakeshwar Temple, Sachha Akhileswar Mahadev Temple, Lakshman Temple and Sri Raghunath ji Temple are the major attraction located near the Lakshman Jhula.

Neelkanth Mahadev Temple: Neelkanth Mahadev Temple temple is one of the most important shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple situated at a height of 1675mts above the sea level at a distance of 27.6 kms from Rishikesh. According to the legend Lord Shiva come here for meditation when he consumed poison into his throan. Thousand of devotees visit the temple during the Shivaratri and Kanwar Mela. The temple is surrounding by the three valley named Manikoot, Brahmakkot and Vishnukoot and confluence of Two rivers Pankaja and Madhumati.

Ram Jhula: Lakshman Jhula between in the Swarg Ashram and Shivanand Ashram is known as Ram Jhula. Boats are also available to cross the road. Situated at a distance of 2.5 kms from rishikesh. It is also a land mark of the place and an iron suspension bridge over holy River Ganga built by the PWD with the help of Shivanand Ashramin 1980.

Swarg Ashram: The Ashram located on the left bank of the river Ganga. This is the oldest yoga Ashram in india. The Ashram cover the area between the Ram Jhula or Lakshman Jhula.

Parmarth Niketan: Parmarth Niketan is a largest Ashram located in Rishikesh. The Ashram host for International Yoga festivalevery year. Every day Ganga Aarti is organised at the Ghat of the Ashram in Evening. Situated at a distance of 3 kms from Bus Stand. It is the bigest ashram in area and one of the top yoga center.

Triveni Ghat: This is the most famous bathing ghat where the devotees take a holi dip than they visit. The dip takes in early morning and milk at the ghat to feeding fish in the water. Located just 1.4 kms from bus Stand. At Triveni Ghat evening arti is performed every Day.

Jump in Heights: Situated at a distance of 21.3 kms from Rishikesh. It is an adventure lover place located in Mohan Chatti. It is the fixed platform For Bungee od 83 mts over the River Hall and Operates by the highly Experience team. IT is Asia's Longest Flying Fox of 1 kms. Minimum 12 years of Age and minimum 35 years of Age are required with 110 kg wait.

Geeta Bhavan: It is a large complex located at the bank of Holy River Ganga. Geeta Bhavan Contain 1000 rooms for stay, During the Summer season Geeta bhavan is filled completety with thousand of Tourists.

Byasi: Byasi is a small village located at the bank of River Ganga. It is known as the Adventure water cativities like River Rafting and Camping. Byasi has a favourable and consistent Flow of the River Ganga which helps the smooth and esay river rafting. It is situated at a distance of 31.2 kms from Rishikesh.

Kaudiyala: It is a small village situated at a distance of 40 kms from Rishikesh and lies on the bank of Holy River Ganga. It is famous for white water River Rafting and Famous beautiful camping. It is a adventues spot amd enjoy the thrill of Most Chalanging Zones of Rafting.

Muni ki Reti: Muni Ki Reti is a small town, Situated at a distance of 1.3 kms from Rishikesh. It is the home of several Temples, Ashrams and Yoga centers, Meditation and Ayurveda.

Bharat Mandir: Bharat Mandir is an ancient Temple dedicated to lord Hrishikesh Narayan Located at the heart of Rishikesh city. A great saint Adi Shankracharaya established the idol of Presiding deity on Basant Panchmi in the temple in 789 AD.

Rishikund: Rishikund is the holy pond located near the Raghunath Temple. It is believed that the pond was built by Kubz Saint and blessed by the Goddess Yamuna bt filling the pond with her water. One of the more amazing thing is the pond always reflect the image of Raghunath Temple, Dedicated to Lord Rama and sita.

Tera Manzil Temple: Situated at a distance of 12 kms from nearest bus stand. The temple is known as the Trimbakeshwar temple, lies on the bank of Ganga River. The temple contain 13 stories.

Lakshman Temple: Lakshman Jhula is an ancient and popular Temple. It is believed that Lord Lakshman Yonger brother of Lord Rama had meditated at this place. Where the Lord Rama and Lakshman constructed a jute bridge, which is popular as the Lakshman Jhula. Situated at a distance of 4 kms from Bus stand.

Vashistha Cave: It was an ancient cave where the Great sage Vashistha meditated. According to the Legend Vashistha was a manas putra of lord Brahma and one of the seven great sages. The cave is situated at a distance of 25 kms from Rishikesh.

Kunjapuri Devi Temple: Situated at a distance of 26 kms from Rishikesh at an elevation of 1676 mts above the sea level. The temple is one of the 52 Shaktipeeth. The chest of Burned Sati had fallen here at Kunjapuri Devi Tempel is located. offered the panoramic views of the Snow capped mountain and peaks.

Sivanand Ashram: The Ashram is founded by Swami Sivanand in 1936 and situated at a distance of 3 kms from Rishikesh. The Ashram comer under the India's most top Yoga Centre Run By the Divine Life society. The Ashram has a library contain various collection Of books.

Omkarananda Ashram: Yoga is the speciality of this Ashram located at Muni ki Reti lies on the bank of Ganga River. Saint Paramahansa Omkaranand Saraswati established the Ashram in 1967 at Rishikesh.

Swargashram: The Ashram was built in the memory of Swami Vishudhanand, Popular and known as the Kali Kamli Wala. It is very popular among the foreign Tourists because of the ethnic touch and there are lots of ashrams and temples inside the Swarg Ashram. Situated at a distance of 3 kms from Rishikesh.

Anand Prakash Ashram: Situated at a distance of 4.2 kms from Rishikesh. The Ashram is located at the tapovan area and lies on the center of the Rishikesh. Ashram is surrounding by Mountain. Founded in 2007.

Himalayan Yog Ashram: The Ashram is famous for great food, Environment and Welcoming hosts. It is located in Village Tapovan, Near Water Tank.

Madhuban Ashram: Situated at a distance of 1.5 kms from Rishikesh. The Ashram is full devoted to Lord Krishna. The Ashram has own Resturants and famous for its good Hospitality. It is located at Muni ki Reti in Rishikesh.

Raghunath Temple: Raghunath Temple is the most important Shrine loctaed in Rishikesh. The Temple is dedicated to lord Rama and his wife Sita.

Virbhadra Temple: The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, located at virbhadra town near Rishikesh. Shiva is a fierce from is worshipped in the Temple. The Temple is 1300 years old where Virbhadra an appearance of Lord Shivais Worshiped Here.

Rishikesh Railway Station: Situated at a distance of 1.7 kms from the main town. It is a small railway station which connects through a branch line from Haridwar Railway Station.

Excursions

Dehradun: Situated at a distance of 47 kms from Rishikesh at an elevation of 435 mts above the sea level. It is one of the oldest city of India. Dehradun is the gateway of Mussoorie. Popular as the Education hub of the Uttarakhand and home of several education Institutes. There are several tourists spots and sacred temples. The attraction of the place are Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple, Robbers Cave, Lachhiwala, Sahastradhara, Buddha Temple Malsi Deer Park etc.

Haridwar: Known as the Gateway to lord Vishnu or "Hari Ka Dwra". Situated at a distance of 18 kms from Rishikesh. It is the Gateway of Chaedham Yatra. Har Ki pauri, Mansa Devi Temple and Chandi Devi Temple are the major attraction of the place. Thousand of the Devotees visit at haridwar throughtout the year. Ganga Arti at evening creats great experience. After every 12 year Kumbha Mela is held in Haridwar and Ardha Kumbha Mela is held here after Every 6 year.

Rajaji Tigers Reserve: The park has been created in 1983 and located in the Shivalik Range spread over 820 kms. The park are open at 6 o'clock at morning and close at 11 o'clock at night. The park is covered three districts Haridwar, Dehradun, and Pauri Garhwal. Situated at a distance of 19 kms from Rishikesh and rich in flora and fauna. The wild animal species are found in the pake like Asian Elephant, Bengal Tiger, Leopard, Jungle cat, Sloth bear, Himalayan Black Bear, King Kobra etc. 350 species of birds are found in the jungle.

Narendra Nagar: Situated at a distance of 16 kms from Rishikesh at an elevation of 1322 mts above the sea level. Narendra nagar is famous for two reasons first is near about Rishikesh and second is situated on the Gangotri and Yamunotri route. It was the former capotal of Tehri State and offered panoramic views of Ganga River and Doon Valley. The famous Anand spa is situated in Narendra Nagar.

Chamba: Chamba is a Pristine Hamlet located in Tehri Garhwal District of Uttarakhand. Situated at a distance of 67 kms from Rishikesh at an elevation of 1600 mts above the sea level. Chamba is famous for its unpolluted beauty and amazing viwes of the snow capped Himalayans peak. Surrounding with the dense pine trees and Deodar Forest and one can visit Ganar Singh Memorial, Shri Bageshwar Mahadev temple, Surkunda Devi Temple are the must visited place located in Chamba.

New Tehri: The old Tehri lies under the water and New Tehri is a modern town spread an area of 1550-1950 mts. New Tehru is a planned town made when the Tehri Dam was Constructed. Tehri Dam is the major attraction of the town. Thousand of tourists visit here throughout the year to see the Tehri Dam. The Dam is One of the world's Largest Hydroelectric project and provides 1000 MW power. Tehri lake is providing the Boating and River Rafting Facilities. It is situated at a distance of 76 kms from Rishikesh.

Shivpuri: Shivpuri is popular hub of River Rafting and one of the most famou white water rafting destination located about 16 kms from Rishikesh. Offered some of the most beautiful beachesalong the river Ganges. Offered the Activities like camping, besides Rafting, Kayaking, Rappelling and Beach Activities.

Mussoorie: Mussoorie is a charming hill station, situated at a distance of 77 kms from rishikesh at an elevation of 2005 mts above the sea level. Offered the glorious views of the majestic Snow capped Himalayan peaks. Mussoorie is Most visited place, During the winter season it converted into a white sheet of snow. Popular as the "Queen Hills" and lush green hills, Rich Flora and fauna and majestic views of the Shivalik Range attract the thousand of the tourists Throughout the year.

Devprayag: It is the confluence of the two holy River Bhagirathi and Alaknanda make its water holier with the formation of ganga River. Devprayag is one of the five prayags and home of the Pundits of Badribath Dham. Situated at a distance of 71 kms from Rishikesh at an elevation of 472 mts above the sea level.

Dhanaulti: Surrounding with thick alpine forest of Deodar, Rhododendron and Oak trees. The woods, Cool Environment, Scenic valley, lovely weather and majestic views of the snow capped Himalayan Range make it an ideal and more attractive destination. It is situated on the Mussoorie Chamba Route. Situated at a distance of 84 kms from Rishikesh.

Kanatal: Kanatal is Situate at a distance of 73 kms from Rishikesh at an elevation of 8500 mts above the sea level on the Mussoorie -Chamba Road. Kanatal is a pictutesque Hamlet and one of the Charming Hill station and Perfect Weekend Getway. Surkunda Devi Temple is located only 10 km from Kanatal and one of the major attraction.

Chila Sanctuary: Surrounding with lush dense forest and situated at a distance of 20 kms from Rishikesh. spread an area of 249 sqkm on the bank of Ganga River. One can find varied Wildlife such as Elephant, Tiger, Bears, Small cats, Playful Birds, Spot Deers, Wild Boar, Sambhar, the Gray Langur etc.

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How to reach Rishikesh

By Air: Jolly Grand Airport is the nearest Airport to Rishikesh situated at a distance 21 km from Rishikesh. The Airport is well conected to Delhi with Daily flights. Taxi and Buses are easily available from Airport to Rishikesh.

By Train: Rishikesh Railway station is well conected by railway network with major destination of india. Trains are available to rishikesh Railway station with major railway destination of India.

By Road: Luxury and Normal Buses are easily available to Rishikesh from ISBT Kashmiri Gate and Meerut. Rishikesh is well conected by motorable road with the major destination of india. Rishikesh is situated on National Highway which conect to Badrinath.