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Rishikesh
About
245 Kms from Delhi and 43 Kms from Dehradun, Rishikesh with a area of just over
11 Sq Km, lies at an altitude of 365 m above the sea level. Rishikesh, literally
meaning the place of sages' is a celebrated place on the bank of Ganga. The
Shivalik range of the Himalayas surrounds the place from three sides. Giving
this sacred place a tremendous scenic beauty. For the pilgrims, Rishikesh is the
starting point for the Char Dham Pilgrimage (Comprising of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath
and Badrinath). Its is an ideal location not only for those who want to delve deeper into
meditation, yoga and other aspects of Hinduism. The International yoga week (2nd
Feb to 7th Feb every year) attracts visitors from all across the world. For the
adventurous tourists, Rishikesh is again the starting point for trekking
expeditions and excursions towards the Himalayas. 10 Km upstream from here, is
Shivpuri, the site for river running & rafting on the roaring Ganga. Be it
Triveni Ghat, Lakshman Jhoola ( A suspension bridge across Ganga) or the
Shivanand Ashram ( The divine life society). Rishikesh is purely Travelmasti.
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Triveni
Ghat
A bathing ghat
were every evening an ‘Aarti’ to river Ganga is performed.
Ram
Jhoola
 A suspension
bridge across the Ganga along the old route to the holy shrines of Badrinath and
Kedarnath.
Shivanand
Jhoola
A suspension
bridge across the Ganga along the old route to the holy shrines of Badrinath and
Kedarnath.
Neelkanth
Mahadev
The
Neelkanth Temple is situated on top of a hill across the Ganga. According to
methodology, after the Sagar Manthan Lord Shiva drank all the effluent venom
here, which turned his throat blue, hence the name Neelkanth
Laxmanjhula Area
Tera Manzil Temple :A
multistory temple complex of idols of hindu Gods, and Goddesses. Very popular
among the domestic pilgrims. One can have an excellent view of the entire area
from the top floor of the temple complex. Sunset view from this place in winters
is a excellent option.
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