Top 13 Places to See In Rishikesh
Rishikesh Must See Attractions
Rishikesh is a standout amongst the holy cities in India. It is to be found in the Dehradun district of Uttarakhand. There are plenty of sightseeing and things to do in Rishikesh which includes going to well known places in and around Rishikesh. Holy city of Rishikesh in Uttarakhand is home to different tourist attractions. A place where holiness and nature combine and give different opportunities to explore new things, it seems to be a perfect place for those people who are looking for devotion, serenity and wisdom. Rishikesh is the perfect base camp for investigating the greatness of the mountains and rivers.
Explore Sightseeing and things to do in Rishikesh
1 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.
2 Ganga Aarti
The Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat, also called as the Maha Aarti, is an evening prayer performed on the banks of the River Ganga. It is a major highlight of the ghat, which attracts a large number of devotees and visitors.
3 Neelkanth Mahadev Temple
At a height of approximately 5500 feet is the famous temple of Nilkanth Mahdeo. It is situated at a hill top above Swarg ashram. Legend goes that this was the place where lord Shiva had drank venom which had come out from churning the sea. After drinking it, his neck had turned blue with the poison and hence he was called 'Neelkanth', the one with blue neck. To visit this most revered temple of Rishikesh, jeeps are available from Lakshman Jhula..
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 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.
6 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.
