RISHIKESH
A majestic place where physical and divine world meets.
Located in the foothills of Himalayas and a gateway to garwal region in Uttarakhand state. 45 kms. from the Dehradun, capital of Uttarakhand state. Which is also nearest airport and railway station.
Things you can do during visit at Rishikesh:-
Spend some alone time on the banks of Ganges, staring at the ripples and listening to the music of gushing water. Rishikesh also Known as Yoga city. Meditate in search of peace, higher knowledge and search of Nirvana.
In 1968, The Beatles traveled to rishikesh to learn Transcendental Meditation. they were so inspired that during their stay they wrote more than 20 songs.
If you are keen to know about the sadhus, just start an random conversation with one of them sitting under the tree or on a river bank. They will tickle your knowledge and some might leave you curious to know more about hindu mythology.
Neelkanth Mahadev Temple – is a hindu temple dedicated to Neelkanth, an aspect of Lord Shiva.
Attend the holy Ganges Aarti at famous Triveni Ghat and Parmarth niketan.
If you are keen to know about the sadhus, just start an random conversation with one of them sitting under the tree or on a river bank. They will tickle your knowledge and some might leave you curious to know more about hindu mythology.
Neelkanth Mahadev Temple – is a hindu temple dedicated to Neelkanth, an aspect of Lord Shiva.
Attend the holy Ganges Aarti at famous Triveni Ghat and Parmarth niketan.
Walk down on Laxman Jhoola and Ram Jhoola. these itself are very attractive as they are an iron suspension bridges.both of them are same in structural design but Ram Jhoola is slighty bigger than Laxman jhoola.
There are so many Ashrams and religious centres established on both sides of the Ganges.
Eat @ Little Buddha Cafe, Chotiwala Restaurant and German Bakery.
Adventure loving persons can go for white water rafting, camping, bungy jump, cliff jump, kayaking and trekking, You can do bungee jumping (83 Mts),Gaint Swing and Flying Fox at jumping heights which is 30 kilometers away from the city. A safari @ Rajaji national park and explore the wild life.
