Rishikesh is a pilgrim town of Uttarakhand. However, it is famous among tourists because it has many adventurous places to visit. Rishikesh is a mixture of adventure and spiritual place. It is also called “Gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas” and “Yoga Capital of the World”. Along with the popular places to visit in Rishikesh it is the starting point of the Char Dham Yatra such as Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri. Rishikesh is a place where you can find multiple Ashrams and temples. Moreover, there is a lot of history behind Rishikesh. It includes the Holy river Ganga which is a special part of Rishikesh.
Let’s get details about the places and activities to do in Rishikesh;
It was opened in 1986 and is an important part of Rishikesh and also a landmark . Ram Jhula is a bridge across the Ganga. However, this bridge is so important because it connects two ends of Rishikesh. With the help of Ram Jhula, tourists will be able to discover the temples and ashrams from the other end. Ram Jhula is an iconic bridge with a length of around 4 50 feet. Moreover, while crossing the bridge you will see many wide-ranging views from different angles.
East state company built Lakshman Jhula. That means it is the oldest bridge that connects two different ends of Rishikesh just like Ram Jhula. This connects villages to Tapovan and Jonk. some people say that it existed during the time of Ramayan. It has many beautiful temples and Ghats for tourists to visit. However, both Ram Jhula and Lakshman Jhula are attractive places to visit in Rishikesh.
This was set up in 1942 and is the largest ashram in Rishikesh. The Ashram is so popular that every tourist wishes to visit the place just to get the vibe. It provides certain activities for tourists like Yoga, Ayurvedic treatment, meditation, daily Satsang, spiritual talks, and all the natural and spiritual techniques. The Pramath Niketan Ashram includes a certain amount of entry fees. The main goal of the ashram is to provide spiritual help for the people mentally as well as physically with the help of the Ayurvedic. The flounder of the ashram is Pujya Swami Dayanand Ji Maharaj.
This Ghat is one of the biggest and most famous ghats of Rishikesh on the banks of the Ganga. There is a belief and history connected to this ghat. Many people believe that the water of this ghat purifies your soul and heart. However nowadays, many people do not believe in such sayings but have hope so, this makes them attractive to the Ghat. In the morning you can see that priests offer milk in the ghat. However, in the evening you can witness the Arti of Ganga. Which is very powerful and it heart whelming.
This is famous as the Beatles ashram because in 1968 the English rock band Beatles studied meditation here. It is also called as Charausi Kutia. After the international attention, the place was closed and it was opened in 2015. It has many unique and inspiring vibes and was established by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. there is a lot more about the place that you can discover after visiting.
Gita Bhawan is one of the places to visit in Rishikesh. This is a large complex where everybody can learn more about Hinduism. Along with knowledge Gita Bhavan offers free food, free stay, and free education. Which you will find in rare places nowadays because everybody is charging some amount. The place is all about Hinduism and all the knowledge of the religion.
This is the most famous and popular activity between locals and tourists. Rafting is the most adventurous activity of Rishikesh. Sometimes many people have only one reason to visit Rishikesh which is Rafting. This is a famous activity that started in the 1950s. However, you have to be careful with all the instructions and follow the rules by the rafting guides provided to you. If you are up to this it will make your trip more exciting.
Camping in Rishikesh is thrilling and fascinating. You can find many resorts that will provide you with camping facilities. As you know River Ganga is a beautiful part of Rishikesh so, you can find a campsite near the Ganga.
It is a highly popular adventure among tourists. Rishikesh has the highest bungee jumping platform in India which is why it is more popular. However, to perform the task you have to stand on a very high platform, and with all the safety gears you have to jump from the particular point. Moreover, you can see all the astonishing views from the platform. The time of the Bungee jumping is from 9.30 am to 4 pm and the fee is 3550 per person.
It is an activity that is found rarely and through this activity, you can enjoy the view of Rishikesh from different angles. This zip line in Rishikesh is believed to be one of the best in the country. This activity makes to glide with a max speed of over 160 kmph the rope carefully with all the precautions and safety.
Yoga is now gaining popularity and many tourists as well as locals are very fond of yoga. That is the reason there is a Yog-Peeth in Rishikesh which was established in 2006. This provides the best Yoga teacher and helps people to learn and get more knowledge about Yoga.
All the details about the places to visit in Rishikesh are given above. However, along with all places activities are also included in the blog. This will help you to find out about all the popular places so if you are planning to go for a trip this blog can help you. However, the more you explore the more you get new places. Therefore, if you visit Rishikesh and decide to explore you will have the best experience in your life because Rishikesh is so beautiful and big. However, many treks start from Rishikesh like the Chopta-Chandrashila Trek, Kuari Pass Trek, Har Ki Dun, Valley of Flowers, Nag Tibba, and many more.
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