Top Places to visit in Rishikesh- Religious and Adventurous Rishikesh

Surrounded by hills and the most tranquil place, Rishikesh is located in the northern Uttarakhand state of India. The nearest airport to Rishikesh is Dehradun and then a drive from Dehradun airport to Rishikesh is approximately 20 km. The nearest railway station is Haridwar which is well connected to major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Varanasi, and Lucknow. The best time to visit Rishikesh is from September to Mid- May. Luxury Travel Specialist team of Bespoke India Holidays will make sure you have the experiences as lure as this place.

Rishikesh is a spiritual center and the moment you reach there you will feel it around. Situated in the foothills of Himalaya, this place is one of the important pilgrimage sites and holiest places of India. It is also known as “Yoga Capital of India” and “Gateway to the Himalayas”. The city also hosts an annual international yoga festival. Due to the religious significance of the place, one cannot eat or even find any non-vegetarian food as it is strictly prohibited.

 

The confluence of three important rivers of India,  Ganga, Yamuna, and Sarasvati can be seen at Triveni Ghat. You will see the beautiful statue of Lord Shiva and his wife Parvati at Triveni Ghat. Also visit ancient Bharat Mandir, built by Adiguru Shankaracharya back in the 12th century.  You will see many devotees taking a dip into the holy Ganga. Stop here and take in all the positivity from the sacred Ganga river that flows down from the mountains. This scenic nature and the spirituality attached to it makes Rishikesh an incredible place.

Joining the banks of the river the Laxman Jhula is a prominent place for tourists. As per the mythology, Lord Ram’s younger brother Laxman crossed the river by building a jute rope bridge, and hence in his honour the bridge is named Laxman Jhula. It was later rebuilt in 1939, as the jute bridge was washed away in floods in 1924. While on the bridge take a look at the picturesque Ganga river and the temples around like Kailash Niketan Mandir. From this Mandir, especially in the evening, capture the beautiful sunset, the Laxman Jhula and the river Ganga in your travel memories.

Don’t miss the mesmerizing evening Aarti ceremony at Triveni Ghat, where one can see how the priests worship the Goddess Ganga and get indulged in the divine ambiance with devotional songs playing in the background.

Every evening Ganga Aarti is also performed at the Parmath Niketan Ashram and you may also offer a diya to holy river Ganga at the end of the electrifying aarti ceremony.  One can also see immense greenery and idols of God & Goddess like Lord Rama, Lord Shiva, Lord Sri Krishna, Goddess Durga, and other rishis’s idols inside the ashram. There is also a Sanskrit school inside the Ashram where you will see children learning Sanskrit Vedas. In the evening, you may also visit and see the Ram Jhula.

 

Rishikesh is well-known for its temples and Ashrams, but recently it is also famous for its adventure tourism which includes White water rafting, Bunjee Jumping, Kunjapuri Hike, and Zipline tour.  White Water Rafting is the top adventure among all and don’t worry if you are a beginner, the trainer will give all proper instructions and will be rafting along with you. So get on the raft, do some paddling and take a dip into the holy river.

Get more closer to nature on Kunjapuri hike which is an early morning hike to watch the beautiful sunrise. Kunjapuri is actually a sacred temple which is located at a height of 1676 meters on a hill and one of the 52 Shaktipeethas in Uttarakhand. One can get a view of snow-capped mountains and peaks like Swarga Rohini, Gangotri, Banderpunch, and Chaukhamba. This can be a great moment in India tours 

If you love to fly like a bird then get geared for the thrilling Bunjee jumping and jump from a height of 83 meters. But, be sure you are mentally and physically prepared for this adventure. Also, you may participate in Zipline adventure, which is 200 feet high from the river and 400 meter long one side. So glide over river Ganges, enjoy the amazing scenery and complete your adventure in Rishikesh.