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Rishikesh Attractions and Sightseeing
Rishikesh is one of the most holy cities in India. It is to be found in the Dehradun district of Uttarakhand.
Rishikesh sightseeing includes visiting famous the places in and around Rishikesh.
Holy city of Rishikesh in Uttarakhand is home to various tourist attractions. A place where divinity and
nature combine and give the choicest of experiences, it seeks to be a perfect abode for people seeking piety,
tranquility and wisdom. Rishikesh is the ideal base camp for exploring the majesty of the mountains and
conquering the torrents of the river. Spiritual pursuits and adventurous quests form an important part of its
traveler influx. Listed below are some places to be included in sightseeing tours of Rishikesh.
There is no dearth of things to do and places to see in Rishikesh. One can opt for an action packed holiday
or select to do nothing. Rishikesh is a magnificent place for those who want to learn yoga. Adventure seekers
love it for the rafting and trekking breaks that the destination offers
Following are the Tourist Attractions of Rishikesh
Triveni Ghat
To be found in the heart of town, is the most famous bathing ghat, where most pilgrims take a holy dip earlier than they visit
the various temples. This is done generally in the early mornings, with the pilgrims offering prayers and milk at the Ghat and
feeding the fish in the water. An amazing sight here is the evening arati, a ceremony accompanied by lights, drums and
chanting, with the entire ghat lit with lamps glowing from a distance.
Bharat Mandir
Near the Ghat, is the temple known as Bharat Mandir said to be the oldest temple here built by the Adi Shankaracharya. This
9th century temple has the deity of Lord Vishnu carved out of a single black stone popular as Saligram, and is placed in the
inner chambers of the temple. The original temple was said to have been destroyed in 1398 AD. If you are lucky, catch the
spring festival also called Basant Panchami celebrated here.
Rishikund
Close to the Triveni Ghat is the very old place of Rishikund where the Saint Kubz is said to have been blessed by the
Goddess Yamuna, who filled the pond with her water. The temple of Raghunath dedicated to Lord Rama and his wife Sita is
sited here.
Lakshman Jhula
2 kilometers from Swarg Ashram, is the well-known Lakshman Jhula a suspension bridge 450 feet long and built in 1939.
Named after Lord Ram's younger brother Lakshman, it has temples dotting its either side, including the famed Lakshman
Temple at Tapovan. One more noteworthy ashram is the 13 storeyed Kailashananda Ashram, with each storey being
dedicated to a different deity.
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Ram Jhula
Ramjhula is situated 3Km north of Rishikesh. It's a very popular place amongst people coming for religious purposes because
it has very known Ashrams. Most known is Geeta Bhavan & Swarg Ashram and these temples are very important in Hindu
society and you will see much more commotion here then in Lakshmanjhula.
Neelkanth Mahadev Temple
To be found at a distance of 12 km from Rishikesh, this temple stands at a height of 926m on top of a hill across the river
Ganga. It derives its name from Lord Shiva. According to mythological belief; the cosmic churning of the oceans (Sagar
Manthan) for the potion of immortality (amrit) by the Gods and the Demons; produced a venomous liquid, which was
consumed by Lord Shiva at this place. As a result, his throat became blue in color, which in Hindi literally means 'Neelkanth'
(blue throat). The place is a favorite among the religious tourists.
Swarga Ashram
There is a cluster of ashrams on the eastern bank of the Ganges, and the place is popularly known as 'Swarga Ashram'. Most
of these ashrams provide courses on yoga and spiritual studies, and are well-known among the tourists. Some ancient
temples with beautifully carved statues are also located in the place. There are a few vegetarian food joints that serve
various Ayurvedic food and refreshments. A few shops are also found, that sell various trinkets and souvenirs in the form of
religious tapes, books, beads, beaded garlands, shells and clothe
Gita Bhavan
Near the Lakshaman Jhula, is the newly constructed building of Gita Bhavan. It runs a free Ayurvedic dispensary and also has
a branch of the Gita Press, Gorakhpur. There are 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. The place is also popular among the tourists.
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