Trip to Rishikesh

Rishikesh is a complete package of fun, excitement and divinity. It is the most tranquil place in the Northern Uttrakhand, surrounded by hills and bisected by the wide and sluggish Ganges. It is an excellent place to meditate and study yoga at the health resorts spread through the city. Boost your adrenaline with adventure sports like river rafting over River Beas, playing paint balls, bungee jumping from an enormous height of 120 to 160 feet. Flying fox, cliff jumping, air safari, kayaking, hiking, rock climbing, water rappelling are the other activities that brings you close to nature at Rishikesh.

Attractions:

• Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula: The 450 feet long iron suspended bridges – Laxman and Ram Jhula – are the glory of this beautiful tourist hub.One can also visit famous Trayambakeshwar temple, Ram temple, and Laxman temple, situated in the vicinity.

• The Beatles Ashram: The Maharishi Mahesh Yogi ashram got globally acclaimed after Beatles visited this serene place. The calmness and tranquility of this place will leave you spell-bound and explain why this ashram is one of the best tourist places in Rishikesh. A quiet session of meditation here will make you fall in love with its spiritual beauty.

• Neelkanth Mahadev Temple:Situated at 1670 m, amidst the sylvan forest, the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is located 12 km from the town of Rishikesh. It is one of the most sacred Shiva shrines in India and also one of the best religious places to see in Rishikesh.The inside tomb depicting the saga of Samudramanthan is one of the key attractions here.

• Triveni Ghat:Triveni ghat is among the most sacred ghats in Rishikesh with a congruence of three rivers – Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati. A visit to this place will give you an insight to the spiritual beauty of Rishikesh.

• Neer Garh Waterfall:Two kilometers from the Laxman Jhula, a visit to this mesmerising waterfall will leave you awestruck. It will hold you captive in its eternal beauty.

• Kaudiyala:White water rafting in Rishikesh is largely concentrated around Kaudiyala and its banks. It is a major Rishikesh tourist place in the holy town. This 16 km stretch of Kaudiyala is one of the best white water rafting zones in the world.

• Rishi Kund: The hot water spring with various mythological references attracts many pilgrims every year. Being part of Raghunath temple and close to Shani and Triveni Sangam, this place is easily accessible and is one of the best places to visit in Rishikesh.