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Rishikesh Attractions and
Sightseeing
Rishikesh is one of the most holy cities in India.
It is to be found in the Dehradun district of
Uttarakhand. Rishikesh sightseeing includes visiting
famous the places in and around Rishikesh.
Holy city of Rishikesh in Uttarakhand is home to
various tourist attractions. A place where divinity
and nature combine and give the choicest of
experiences, it seeks to be a perfect abode for
people seeking piety, tranquility and wisdom.
Rishikesh is the ideal base camp for exploring the
majesty of the mountains and conquering the torrents
of the river. Spiritual pursuits and adventurous
quests form an important part of its traveler
influx. Listed below are some places to be included
in sightseeing tours of Rishikesh.
There is no dearth of things to do and places to see
in Rishikesh. One can opt for an action packed
holiday or select to do nothing. Rishikesh is a
magnificent place for those who want to learn yoga.
Adventure seekers love it for the rafting and
trekking breaks that the destination offers
Following are the Tourist Attractions of Rishikesh
Triveni Ghat
To be found in the heart of town, is the most famous
bathing ghat, where most pilgrims take a holy dip
earlier than they visit the various temples. This is
done generally in the early mornings, with the
pilgrims offering prayers and milk at the Ghat and
feeding the fish in the water. An amazing sight here
is the evening arati, a ceremony accompanied by
lights, drums and chanting, with the entire ghat lit
with lamps glowing from a distance.
Bharat Mandir
Near the Ghat, is the temple known as Bharat Mandir
said to be the oldest temple here built by the Adi
Shankaracharya. This 9th century temple has the
deity of Lord Vishnu carved out of a single black
stone popular as Saligram, and is placed in the
inner chambers of the temple. The original temple
was said to have been destroyed in 1398 AD. If you
are lucky, catch the spring festival also called
Basant Panchami celebrated here.
Rishikund
Close to the Triveni Ghat is the very old place of
Rishikund where the Saint Kubz is said to have been
blessed by the Goddess Yamuna, who filled the pond
with her water. The temple of Raghunath dedicated to
Lord Rama and his wife Sita is sited here.
Lakshman Jhula
2 kilometers from Swarg Ashram, is the well-known
Lakshman Jhula a suspension bridge 450 feet long and
built in 1939. Named after Lord Ram's younger
brother Lakshman, it has temples dotting its either
side, including the famed Lakshman Temple at Tapovan.
One more noteworthy ashram is the 13 storeyed
Kailashananda Ashram, with each storey being
dedicated to a different deity.
Ram Jhula
Ramj hula is situated 3Km north of Rishikesh. It's a
very popular place amongst people coming for
religious purposes because it has very known
Ashrams. Most known is Geeta Bhavan & Swarg Ashram
and these temples are very important in Hindu
society and you will see much more commotion here
then in Lakshmanjhula.
Neelkanth Mahadev Temple
To be found at a distance of 12 km from Rishikesh,
this temple stands at a height of 926m on top of a
hill across the river Ganga. It derives its name
from Lord Shiva. According to mythological belief;
the cosmic churning of the oceans (Sagar Manthan)
for the potion of immortality (amrit) by the Gods
and the Demons; produced a venomous liquid, which
was consumed by Lord Shiva at this place. As a
result, his throat became blue in color, which in
Hindi literally means 'Neelkanth' (blue throat). The
place is a favorite among the religious tourists.
Swarga Ashram
There is a cluster of ashrams on the eastern bank of
the Ganges, and the place is popularly known as 'Swarga
Ashram'. Most of these ashrams provide courses on
yoga and spiritual studies, and are well-known among
the tourists. Some ancient temples with beautifully
carved statues are also located in the place. There
are a few vegetarian food joints that serve various
Ayurvedic food and refreshments. A few shops are
also found, that sell various trinkets and souvenirs
in the form of religious tapes, books, beads, beaded
garlands, shells and clothe
Gita Bhavan
Near the Lakshaman Jhula, is the newly constructed
building of Gita Bhavan. It runs a free Ayurvedic
dispensary and also has a branch of the Gita Press,
Gorakhpur. There are more than a hundred rooms for
visitors and this edifice houses various striking
paintings and statues of ancient mythological
characters. The stories of the ancient epics- the
Ramayana and the Mahabharata are beautifully
illustrated on its walls. The place is also popular
among the tourists.
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