Places to visit in Rishikesh in 2 Days
Rishikesh 5 Must See Attractions
Listed below are the best places to see in Rishikesh in August.
1 Parmarth Niketan
Parmarth Niketan is an ashram situated in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India. Parmarth Niketan is arranged in the lap of the lavish Himalayas, along the banks of the Ganges. The ashram was established in 1942 by Pujya Swami Shukdevanandji Maharaj (1901–1965). Since 1986, Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji Maharaj is the President and Spiritual Head of Parmarth Niketan.
2 Triveni Ghat
It is the main bathing ghat in Rishikesh where every morning several devotees take a dip in the holy waters of Ganga. The Ghat is so named because it is believed that this is the place of confluence of three holiest Hindu rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Sarswati. This is the place where River Ganga takes a complete right angle turn. The most enchanting experience here is that of the evening aarti. Scores of devotees stand on the steps of the ghat at this time.
3 Tera Manzil Temple
Tera Manzil Temple is very popular among the travellers as it is enshrined with idols of different Hindu gods and goddesses. The temple provides the visitors with a beautiful view of the sun set and the surrounding area from the top most floor of Tera Manzil Temple.Tera Manzil Temple is very popular among the travellers as it is enshrined with idols of different Hindu gods and goddesses..
4 Ram Jhula
Ram Jhula is an iron suspension bridge situated at Muni Ki Reti in Tehri Garhwal disctrict in Indian state of Uttarakhand. Built in the year 1986, over river Ganges to cross the river and is a landmark of Rishikesh. Ram jhula is located 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) north of Rishikesh at Muni Ki Reti.
5 Laxman Jhula
This suspended bridge running from one bank of Ganga to other is the landmark of the city. It was built in 1939. The legend behind it states that Lakshman crossed a bridge made of jute ropes here on river Ganga. The view from the bridge itself is panoramic. The mountains covered in green belt, the waters flowing below, a cool breeze, all these together make Lakshman Jhula a great place to visit. You can also feed the fish in the river below from the bridge itself, the fish gather at the place where people drop food for them.
