Counted among the holiest cities in India, Rishikesh is
located in Uttrakhand and is intersected by the River Ganges. With the plenty
of temples, religious places and yoga centers, the city is the pilgrim and an
epicenter of yoga and meditation. On the other hand, the rough terrain and
presence of water channels make it the hub of adventure sports like river
rafting, bungee jumping and hiking. That’s why it is teemed with the every type
of travelers, from pilgrim to extreme sports lover. Here, we’ve come up with
the best .
Triveni Ghat: Triveni Ghat is the pious ghat located on the confluence of
the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati. Devotees throng here to take a dip into its
holy water which is believed to wash away all the sins. The major attraction of
this Ghat is the evening aarti, or Maha aarti when it is illuminated by the
thousands of lamps.
Bharat Mandir: This temple is situated near the Triveni Ghat and is
believed to be the oldest temple of Rishikesh. It was built by Adi Shankaracharya
in the 9th Century. On the occasion of Basant Panchami, devotees visit the
temple to attend a large procession wherein the idol of Lord Hrishikesh is
taken out for a dip in the holy water and then establish in the temple.
Neelkanth Mahadev
Temple: Located at the short distance from Rishikesh, Neelkanth
Mahadev temple is dedicated to the Lord Shiva. It is one of the popular places
to visit in Rishikesh and is believed to be on the spot where venomous liquid
was consumed by Lord Shiva.
Lakshman Jhula: Lakshman Jhula is the suspension bridge built over the River
Ganges and has been named after Lakshman, the younger brother of Lord Ram.
Opened for public in 1939, the bridge has temples on its either side and offers
the breathtaking views of Rishikesh and the Ganges flowing beneath it.
Shivpuri: Shivpuri is the paradise for adventure sports lovers with
its white water rafting and other adventure sports activities. Located 16 km
away from Rishikesh, the place is located very near to the river Ganges and has
a 16 km long rafting stretch up to Lakshman Jhula. Campsite facilities along
with bonfire are also available here. It is one of the best places to visit
in Rishikesh you can’t afford to miss.
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