Located in the lap of the Himalayas, Rishikesh is a peaceful town in Uttarakhand famous as a pilgrimage destination for Hindus. The serene place, which is also popular among tourists as a yoga and adventure sports destination, came into global limelight when the Beatles stayed here with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, their spiritual guru. Rishikesh is surrounded by the picturesque beauty of majestic hills with the holy Ganges River flowing through it. Whether you are seeking spiritual purification or adventure vacations, Rishikesh is the right choice for you. Its perfect setting makes your holidays a great experience.
For pilgrims, Triveni Ghat in Rishikesh is the starting point of their sacred journey. Before proceeding for their pilgrimage to various temples, devotees take a holy dip in this bathing ghat. Here, one must attend the evening aarti when the entire ghat gets illuminated with the glow of earthen lamps. The pleasant sound of chanting and drums will make you feel like being in another world.
Believed to be the oldest temple built by Adi Shankaracharya, the 9th Century Bharat Mandir is situated near Triveni Ghat. Lord Vishnu is the presiding deity of the temple who rests in the inner chambers of the temple. Basant Panchami, the famous colourful spring festival, is celebrated here with full zeal drawing tourists in huge number from far and wide.
An extremely popular site among foreigners, Swarga Ashram is situated on the eastern bank of the Ganges and has many ashrams. Various courses on yoga and spiritual studies are conducted here by most of the ashrams. Inside the ashram, there are ancient temples adorned with beautiful statues. Tourists can buy various things such as religious tapes, books, beads, beaded garlands, shells from the shops here.
Lakshman Jhula is a suspended iron bridge which is 450 feet long. Built in 1939, the bridge is 2 kms away from Swarga Ashram and has temples at its both sides. Lakshman temple at Tapovan is the most famous temple here. Ram Jhula is another suspended iron bridge constructed over the Ganges River. Among its many ashrams, Geeta Bhavan and Swarga Ashram are most popular.
Rishikesh is considered among the major adventure hubs of India. Adventure buffs can explore the waters of the Ganges through water rafting. Apart from this, thrilling activities like trekking, bungee jumping, fox flying and giant swing are also available here.
By Air: At 21 kms, Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest airport to Rishikesh. From there, regular bus services are available. The option of hiring a taxi is also there.
By Rail: Haridwar is the nearest railway station. One can take a bus or hire taxis to reach Rishikesh.
By Road: There are good roads and national highways connecting Rishikesh to major parts of Uttarakhand and north Indian states. Regular, deluxe and luxurious coaches are available from Delhi’s ISBT Kashmiri Gate.
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