RISHIKESH
Rishikesh is one of the most sacred places of India located on the bank of Ganga River. The place also gives you access to the renowned pilgrim sites of Himalayas region such as Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. The town is rich with sacred tourists attractions present in the form of spiritual centres, yogic ashrams and many more to give the utmost spiritual serenity. The place is famous for national as well as international tourists who seek spiritual enlightenment through medication or other resources. The place also extends natural treasures and other blends of natural beauties. A tour to Rishikesh takes the tourist to the major highlights of attractions of this town set in utmost religious sanctity. Tourists’ attractions such as, Bharat Mandir, Lakshman Jhula, Rishikund, Triveni Ghat, Geeta Bhawan, Trayambakeshwar Temple and Swarga Ashram. You should plan your trip to Rishikesh beforehand for your comfortable and cosy journey to this holy site.
Rishikesh is centre of yogic activity and tourists from all parts of the world come to seek mental peace as well as divine blessings to soothe their troubling hearts from worldly affairs. The presence of countless Ghats and temples help the devotee facilitate their ways to mingle with the ultimate source of Almighty.
Climate
The climate of Rishikesh is temperate thoroughout the year. During summer the city goes through temperature more than 30 degree Celsius while in winter the weather is quite pleasant.
Tourists Attractions
Some of the fascinating blends of tourists’ attractions in Rishikesh are…
Narendra Nagar
This tiny hill station is situated at the distane of 15 kms from Rishikesh. Once being the erstwhile capital of Tehri, Narendra Nagar proudly houses many palaces built by erstwhile king Maharaja Narendra Shah. Enjoy watching awesome places like Kaunjpura offering panoramic view of Himalayas from here.
Chamba
The place is situated at the distance of 62 kms from Rishikesh. It offers exotic blend of serenity from the heat of the plains. You can have panoramic view of Himalayan peak called Bandarpoochh. The place is blessed with good harvesting of fruits like apples and apricots. The place has a tourist bungalow meant for their stay at night.
Garur Chatti
This is a temple dedicated to Lord Garur Maharaj, Vahan (means of Transport) of Lord Vishnu. This is located at the distance of 62 kms from Laxman Jhula in Rishikesh. Enjoy the beautification of the temple and take blessing of God Garur.
Bhootnath Cave
The cave is at the distance of just 8 kms from Laxman Jhula in Rishikesh; and famous for being attractive place for the tourists.
Neelkanth Mahadev Temple
The temple, as the name itself suggests, is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The legend has it that Shiva had drunk a bowlful of poison churned out of Samudra Manthan in order to save the universe. Consequently, his throat turned into bluish colour and since then his name as well as this place known as Neelkanth Mahadev temple. This is located at the distance of 22 kms from Lakshman jhula in Rishikesh.
How to reach Rishikesh
By Air
The nearest airport is Dehradun, at the distance of 35 km from Haridwar.
By Rail
The tourist can avail rail connectivity from Rishikesh to Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, Lucknow, and other Indian cities.
By Road
Rishikesh is well connected through roadways via Haridwar with Agra, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Kullu, Manali, and Shimla.
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