Rishikesh Tours

We present you tour information that get you to Rishikesh in Uttaranchal, North India. Situated at a distance of 238 kilometers from Delhi, North India Rishikesh is measured to be the main center of yoga and meditation. One of the most important Hindu pilgrimages, Rishikesh is situated on the right banks of the River Ganges where it flows to meet the Chandrabhaga River. Rishikesh in Uttaranchal, North India is generally known as the yoga capital of the world.

The correct time to visit Rishikesh in Uttaranchal, North India is during the months of September to November. Situated at a height of 356 meters above the sea level, Rishikesh in Uttaranchal, North India is a Hindu pilgrimage destination with its ashrams and temples and is counted as one of the Char Dhams. Those interested in adventure sports, mainly white water rafting can visit Rishikesh for the pleasure and adventure.

The very declare of Rishikesh brings to mind pictures of sadhus and pilgrims thronging the ashrams and temples in search of peace and stillness. There are quite a few temples situated in Rishikesh, Uttaranchal North India. Some of the most famous are the Chandreshwar temple, Bharat Mandir, Pushkar Temple, Raghunath Mandir, Nilkanth Mahadev, Lakshman and Shatrughan Temples, Chandra Mauleshwaran Temple, Someshwar Temple, Venketshwara Temple, Pushkar Temple and the Hanuman Mandir.

Most Popular Attractions in Rishikesh:

Lakshmanan Jhula:
This hanging Iron Bridge was build in 1939 and has been a main attraction among the tourists to Rishikesh. It is said that Lakshman crossed Ganga on jute chains between the places where this bridge is built. The Ganges appears very panoramic from the bridge.

One can enjoy the charming surroundings and the cool breeze from the River even as standing on the bridge. If you feel like feeding the fish in the Ganges, take a boat and cross the river. The boat ride makes the bridge show more beautiful. Close to Lakshman Jhula is the Ram Jhula, this balanced bridge was newly build between Shivanand Ashram and Swarg Ashram. It is like to the Lakshman Jhula. Ram Juhla is also known as Shivanand Jhula.

Bharat Mandir:
It is built by Adiguru Shankra Charya around 12th century, Bharat Mandir is located in the heart of the old town on the Banks of the Ganges. Detailed account of this oldest temple of Rishikesh is obtainable in ancient record of Kearkhand. The Inner chamber of the temple has the idol of lord Vishnu, engraved out of a single Saligram. In the inner cover above the idol is shree yantra installed by Adi Sankraya Charya. The unique temple was destroyed by Tamur lane in 1398 A.D. Lot of old statues , coins, pots and other things of historical significance were found in recent excavations in the building of the temple.

Parmarth Niketan:
One of the most famous temple complex and ashram in the area. Known for its considerable work on Hinduism, three is a school run on customary Indian Patterns. The ashram organizes brilliant Ganga Arti and Hawan on the Parmarth Ghat each evening.

Kunjapuri Temple:
Drive to Kunja Puri, one of the thirteen most significant Goddesses of Shivalik range, the lower Himalayas. One can witness brilliant sunrise or sun set on the Greater Hiamalayan Peaks and the huge Indo Gangetic plains. One can see approximately all the peaks of Garhwal Himalayas from here eg Banderpunch (6316 Mts), Swarga Rohini (6252 Mts), Gangotri (6672 mts), Chaukhamba (7138 mts) etc.

Vasishtha Goofa:
One hour drive from Rishikesh up river is located Vasishtha Goofa, where famous saint Vasishtha contemplated on the banks of the Ganges. The cave is very peaceful and is an ideal place for meditation.

Rishikund:
Close to Trivenighat is the most ancient place, the Rishikund. Anciant records relate this to Kubz Saint, who was holy by the Goddess Yamuna by saturating this pond by its water. The pond reflects the temple of Ragunath, keen to lord Rama and his wife.

Triveni Ghat:
The major Ghat in the town area where most of the pilgrims take sacred wet. Every evening hundreds of pilgrims attend the Ganga Arti at the Ghat.

Nilkanth Mahadeo:
Legends says that in the ancient times when the ocean was being churned for 'amrit', first poison trickled out. Lord Shiva drank the poison at a place which is now called Nilkanth Mahadeo. It is 12 kms from Rishikesh and is bounded by peaceful forests.

How to Reach:

Air:
The adjacent airport is Dehradun (Jolly Grant), 25 kms. Vayudoot services operate from Delhi to Dehradun (Jolly Grant).

Rail:
Rishikesh is linked by rail via Haridwar (24 kms), to Howrah, Bombay, Delhi, Lucknow, Varanasi, Dehradun and other cities.

Road:
By road Rishikesh to Haridwar 24 kms, Dehradun 47 kms, Mussoorie 77 kms, Badrinath 301 kms (Son Prayag), Kedarnath 228 kms, Gangotri 258 kms, Yamunotri 288 kms (Hanuman Chatti), Srinagar 105 kms, Joshimath 252 kms.