Places to Visit in Rishikesh

Situated in Uttarakhand, Rishikesh is a popular hill station and a pilgrimage destination. The city is located in the foothills of the Himalayas along the banks of River Ganga, and is widely famous for yoga and meditation practices. Lined with temples and ashrams, there are some very beautiful places to visit in Rishikesh.

Perhaps one of the best places to visit in Rishikesh is Triveni Ghat. Every evening, pilgrims from all around the country flock together to witness the Ganga Aarti ceremony here, which is a ceremonial tribute to the holy river. For four hours, the ceremony goes on and is accompanied with a song, dance, worship, ceremonial chanting, and a cleansing dip in the river. There is no doubt that it is one of the most famous places in Rishikesh. Mostly all tourist places in Rishikesh are ceremonial or holy places, and are full of color and noise.

Other tourist places in Rishikesh include the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, which is a Shiva Temple, situated roughly two and a half kilometers from Laxman Jhula. A narrow road leads through dense forests to this Rishikesh tourist place, where the entire location is so picturesque that you wouldn’t want to blink your eyes at all.Travelers looking for waterfall in Rishikesh should visit the Neer Garh Waterfall which is just 11 kilometers away from the city centre. One can enjoy a bath at the base of the fall under the freely falling water.

A few other places to visit in Rishikesh in one day include the famous  Tera Manzil Temple. This temple, located near Laxman Jhula is one of the most famous places in Rishikesh. On all of its thirteen floors, this huge temple houses almost all the Hindu gods and goddesses, with small bells dedicated to each statuette.

There are also a number of alluring hill stations around Rishikesh that enhance the beauty of the city. Some of the most popular hill stations around Rishikesh are Mussoorie, Kanatal, Lansdowne, Auli, Nainital, and Sattal. Infact Rishikesh serves as a base to such enthralling hill stations.

The best places to visit in Rishikesh are mostly located close to the Laxman Jhula, which is a bridge across River Ganga connecting two parts of Haridwar. Populated by pilgrims, monkeys, cows, horses, and donkeys, this place truly reflects India, and the significance of River Ganga.

Visiting places in Rishikesh require a certain grit and stamina. While cars certainly ply through major regions, all the  areas which have temples or historic sites is strictly to be traveled on foot.

In Rishikesh, tourist places such as Parmath Niketan Temple, Ram Jhula, Kunjapuri Devi Temple, and Vashishta Gufa flaunt the best of architectural, whereas places such as Triveni Ghat, Neer Garh Waterfall, Patna Waterfall, and Swarg Ashram highlights picturesque natural beauty.

Apart from all the things to see in Rishikesh, there is also ample scope for adventure. Kayaking, canoeing, river rafting, since a lot of tubing centers are built along the banks of River Ganga and offer adventure and refreshing experiences at its best.