Triveni Ghat is one of the most beautiful and famous Ghat in rishikesh. Hair you can watch ganga Aarti in the evening time. It is believed that there will be a confluence of three rivers here. Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati.
The what is considered sacred and if Hindu mythology is to be believed. That a dip in holy water of this place or ghat can purge all your sins. You can see feel the place by setting in the evening time.
2. Ram Jhula
A few miles away from the laxman jhula is the ram jhula . Ram jhula and laxman jhula are almost same when you see these jhula. This jhula is built in 1980, after the laxman jhula.
As you cross the bridge, you will witness the Himalayas peeking out of cloud on clear day. It will make for a scenic vista which you never want yo miss when you are in rishikesh.
This bridge is also Renowned for two popular ashrams of the town -- Swarga Ashram and Sivananda Ashram.Its about 430 feet long, this bridge offered breath - taking views of the valley and the temple.
3. Laxman jhula
Laxman jhula is one of the most beautiful and prominent places in rishikesh.
Laxman jhula is a 450 feet long suspension bridge and the height of about 7p feet from the ganga river.it was built in 1939, Its believed that here laxman crossed the ganga river on a jute rope. This is have its own important attraction.
The famous place to visit near laxman jhula is Tera manzil temple which have 13 floors and in each floor have different temple.
If you love the view of mountain just stop when you crossed the bridge and just soak in the view of the hills all around you. Nothing is more surreal than this!
4. Swarga Ashram
Near to Ram jhula and laxman jhula it is the oldest Ashram of India called as swarg ashram which is one of the point of interest in Rishikesh. It was built in the remembrance of swami vishudhanand. This place is an ideal sojourn.
You can simply watch the sunset and enjoy the natural beauty of this place.
Location: Rishikesh, Uttarakhand Famous For: Historical importance How To Reach: Bus, Car, Train
5. Beatles Ashram
Beatles ashram is located at the distance of around 17 kilometre from the city centre, it is the most important palace to visit in rishikesh. Its food famous for meditation. After the Beatles visited the ashram to do transcendental meditation.
If you are a Beatles fan, you should have to visit this place and soak in its tranquility. This place is not maintenance properly but its look very beautiful. Whenever you go there just find a spot inside the Ashram and spend 1 or 2 hours for mediating.
Location: Swarg Ashram, Rishikesh
Timings: Open on all days till sunset
How To Reach: Bus, Car, Train
6. Bungee Jumping Rishikesh
Now day rishikesh is being the adventures paradise, it is also the hub of all the activities like bungee jumping, rafting etc. If you like to do adventures come here and try this activity bungee jumping.
Here you can do more activities like flying fox, gaint swing. Right from experts instructions to the gears needed for bungee jumping. And you can also records your reaction on camera.
Entry Fees: INR 100, Extra charges For activities
Location: District Pauri Garhwal, Mohan Chatti, 30 km from Rishikesh
Timing: 9:30 AM – 4 PM, All Days
How To Reach: Bus, Car, Train
7. Tera Manzil Temple
Tera Manzil temple is also know as trimbakeshwar Temple. this temple is one of the most and beautiful Renowned temple in rishikesh. Temple as the name suggests has 13 floors and every floors have different Temple. Its a very beautiful architectural .its near to laxman jhula.
Location: Laxman Jhula, Rishikesh
Timings: 6 AM – 7 PM
How To Reach: Bus, Car, Train
8. Neelkanth Mahadev Mandir
Neelkanth mahadev Mandir is located around 28 km away from rishikesh. This holy temple is considered as one of the most important pilgrimage Place of lord shiva. According to the Hindu mythology, it is believed that the temple is built at the same spot where Lord Shiva drunk the venom 'विष' that was extracted after churning the ocean to obtain the elixir of life.
Not only this the temple also has a freshwater spring where devotees take a holy dil.
Location: Kotdwar – Pauri Road
Timings: 6 AM – 7 PM
9. River Rafting Rishikesh
If you are going to rishikesh then your trip will not complete without trying to adrenaline spiking water sport river rafting. And the best place yo do this activity in rishikesh is Shivpuri. Its a hub of river rafting the place is full of people who want to try this adventure sport. Its yours choice you can go for short 9 km or the long 21 km expedition, you will find all the equipment and arrangements at Shivpuri .
Of course, if you are going to to do it all, we recommend you book a 1N/2D camp. After river rafting, you can chill out in tents and spend your evenings around a bonfire.
How To Reach: Bus, Car, Train
10. Bharat Mandir
Bharat temple is one of the oldest temple in rishikesh .this temple is belong to Ram's brother Bharat . It is one of the prime Tourists spot in rishikesh where lots of people ot Tourist comes every year.
Location: Rishikesh, Uttarakhand Famous For: Spiritual experience How To Reach: Bus, Car, Train
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