Visit Places in Rishikesh

With the Holy Ganges fowing through the heart, Rishikesh is a prominent town in the divine state of Uttarakhand. Known for its Hindu religious sanctity, Rishikesh is thronged by pilgrims throughout the year. Many foreign tourists choose to stay back in the land of Rishikesh and practice yoga, meditation and spend their lives devoted to the God.

On the other hand, Rishikesh is also a delight for adventure freaks as the city offers extreme adventure activity options to visitors. Sports like river rafting, bungee jumping, paragliding, parachuting and many more are very famous in this city. The city is well recognized as ‘The Yoga Capital of the World’.

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Chief Attractions of Rishikesh

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Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula

Timings: Open all the time

Best time to visit: During evenings

These are two bridges which are very well known and popular as they are built without support pillars and hence keep swinging lightly all the time. As the pilgrims walk over the bridge, the bridge swings constantly in rhythmic motions which are very enthralling to the on boarders. These bridges are built on the Holy Ganges and give an incredibly close peek int0 the massive form of Ganga from up there.

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Neelkanth Mahadev Temple

Timings: 6 am to 9 pm | All days of the week

Best time to visit: February, March, June and July during special festival

This wonderful temple is located around 12 km from the main city of Rishikesh and is dedicated to the Hindu Lord Shiva. This is one of the most sacred Shiva shrines in the country and one of the best religious places in the vicinity of Rishikesh.

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The Beatles Ashram

Timings: Always open

Best time to visit: Morning

Originally known as Maharshi Mahesh ygi Ashram, the name of the place was changed to the Beatles Ashram when the legendary rock band Beatles visited here and spent time meditating. After they went back they widespread sent out a lot of mention about this Ashram. The band went ahead to say that they were reborn during their time here.

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Shivpuri Camping and Volleybll

Timings:  Always open

Best time to visit: Night

A small town in the close vicinity of Rishikesh is Shivpuri which offers incredible adventure sport facilities and camping destinations on the banks of river Ganga. This is a dream destination for every backpacker and is said to have the power to reinvent psychologies in human beings. The place Is rejuvenating to the core and a must visit.

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Neer Garh Falls

Timings: Always open

Best time to visit: Late afternoons

Located at a distance of mere 2 kilometers from the Laxman Jhula, Neergarh falls are a treat for the photographers. The place is strangely quiet and peaceful. One feels right next to the Mother Nature as he spends some time under the waterfall where nothing but the sound of water falling down on its own surface.. 

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