Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, Rishikesh is a serene and spiritual destination in northern India. Known as the “Yoga Capital of the World”, it is a popular spot for those seeking inner peace and enlightenment. In this blog post, we’ll take you on a journey through the best places to visit in Rishikesh.
From spiritual landmarks to scenic waterfalls, we’ve got you covered. Get ready to plan your perfect Rishikesh itinerary and experience all that this beautiful city has to offer to soothe your mind, body and soul!
Triveni Ghat:
Triveni Ghat is popular for the evening aarties that are held in praise of the river Ganga. Just like in Haridwar, Ganga Aarti takes place every evening here. People also take a holy dip here to wash away their sins and pilgrims rejoice in the praises of the Gods with various rituals. To just sit in the solace of the aarti, with eyes closed, feels like the most peaceful thing in the world.
2. Ram Jhula:
This iron suspension bridge located across the River Ganges, roughly connects Tehri Garhwal District to Pauri Garhwal District. There are many Hindu Ashrams established on both the sides of the bridge. Though the bridge allows motor bikes to pass by, this bridge is best experienced by walking. You get the most beautiful view of the Ganga by standing on this bridge.
3. The Chaurasi Kutiya Ashram:
This ashram is one of the very unique places that one gets to find in India. This is where Maharishi Mahesh Yogi gave instruction and teacher training to expand his worldwide introduction of Transcendental Meditation. The Beatles, the famous band from the 60’s also visited this Ashram. Therefore it is also called The Beatles Ashram. Although this ashram is abandoned, it is one of the most significant ashrams of India.
4. River Rafting:
One can absolutely not forget about doing river rafting in Rishikesh. In fact, the first thing that pops in our heads when we think about Rishikesh is that of River Rafting. It is one of the most adventurous activities to do while in Rishikesh. There are a number of sporting camps that provide River Rafting facilities extending up to 16 kilometers. It is one of the most joy giving activities and that is why it surely shouldn’t be missed out!
5. Sri Bharat Mandir:
This temple is one of the most significant and ancient temples of Rishikesh. In fact the history of this temple is the history of Rishikesh itself. The story of the temple; in the seventeenth Manavavtar, Lord Vishnu was pleased by the hard penance of Raibhya rishi. Lord Vishnu said that he will reside here for ever as Hrishikesh Narayan and this place will be known as Rishikesh.” Therefore this makes this temple in Rishikesh, one of the most historic temples of all time.
6. Neergarh Waterfalls:
Lastly, we have the two tier waterfall that is famous for its pristine beauty and serenity. During the summers, people come here to take a nice a cool bath in this refreshing waterfall. The two tiers are somewhat at a distance. The smaller pool is where you can relax and take a dip. While the bigger one has wild butterflies flying around the wild flowers of this pool. Make sure that you take your cameras in order to avoid ‘a sense of regret’ moment!
Here, we come to an end of the post for Rishikesh but don’t forget to begin your journey to Rishikesh, one of the most Spiritual places of India without taking a dive into these places!
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