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Rishikesh Tourism

Rishikesh City Guide

Ranikhet Rishikesh, the Yoga and Meditation Capital of India, is a leader for spritual teachings in world. The city is close to Haridwar, increasing the spiritual sense manifolds. Rishikesh is also known for its ashrams and Lakshman Jhula.

Rishikesh, the Yoga and Meditation Capital of India, is a leader for spritual teachings in world. The city is close to Haridwar, increasing the spiritual sense manifolds. Rishikesh is also known for its ashrams and Lakshman Jhula.

There are many traditional and cultural performances, exotic cuisine and also famous tourist attractions that are fascinating, enriching and also unique. These components blend together to make Rishikesh travel in India a wonderful experience that everybody in this world must embark on.

Rishikesh in India comprises mainly of historical tourist attractions such as the hanging bridge, Lakshman Jhula, which have become favorite tourists spot as it provides breathtaking scenery of Rishikesh city that cannot be viewed somewhere else.

Places To See in Rishikesh
Gita Bhavan : This newly constructed building is famous for its attractive paintings and statues from the Hindu mythology. Situated just across the Lakshman Jhula.

Swarga Ashram : One can find numerous temples here. This place has the eating joints and shops where one can do shopping. The beautiful statues in the area mesmerise the visitors.

Neelkanth Mahadev Mela : Situated at a height of 1675 m, on a hill above Swarg Ashram, Neelkanth Mahadev is one of the most revered temples of Rishikesh.

Nilkanth Mahadeo : Mythology says that in the ancient times when the ocean was being churned for 'amrit' (Potion for immortality), first venom oozed out. Lord Shiva drank the venom at a place which is now called Nilkanth Mahadeo. It is 12 kms from Rishikesh and is surrounded by peaceful forests.

Things to see




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