Rishikesh is famous for its yoga ashrams, ancient temples and adventure activities. It is visited by pilgrims, travelers, yoga and adventure enthusiast. On reaching Rishikesh travelers can explore various tourist attractions.
Triveni Ghat
(4 km from the city center)
Triveni Ghat |
Lakshman
Jhula (7 km from the city center)
Lakshman Jhula |
Lakshman
Jhula (bridge) is 450 feet long and is 70 feet above the river. It connects the
villages Tapovan and Jonk . It is said that Lord Laksham younger brother of
Lord Ram crossed the river Ganga from the same site. Tourist can visit Tera
Manzil temple, Lakshman temple, Ram jhula and the market near the bridge.
Ram
Jhula (6 km from the city center)
Ram Jhula |
Ram Jhula (bridge)
is 750 feet long which connects Shivananda Nagar to Swargashram. Various
religious ashrams are situated on both sides of the river. Visitors can get
a beautiful view of river Ganga and the surroundings from the bridge.
Spa and Wellness
(8 km from the city center)
Ananda Spa |
Spa and
Wellness (Ananda Spa Resort, Ayur Ganga Spa, Prana Spa and Salon, Vilasa Spa by
Tattva, Prakriti Vedic Spa) centres offer many treatment packages for stress
relieving, rejuvenation and relaxation.
Shivpuri (13
km from the city center)
Shivpuri Camp |
Shivpuri is
a beautiful town famous for camping and exciting river rafting stretch.
Omkarananda
Ashram (6 km from the city center)
Omkarananda Ashram |
The ashram
is located in Muni-ke-Reti area. The type of yoga taught here is Iyenger Yoga
which focuses on strength, stamina, flexibility, balance, concentration and
meditation for peace, solace and tranquility.
Swami
Dayananda Ashram (5 km from the city center)
Swami Dayanand Ashram |
Parmarth
Niketan Ashram (6 km from the city center)
Parmarth Niketan Ashram |
The ashram
facilitates yoga, ayurveda, universal prayers, meditation, satsang, kirtans,
Ganga Aarti, spiritual/cultural programs and lectures. Every year in the month
of March International Yoga Festival is held in the ashram.
Himshail
Waterfall (6 km from the city center)
Himshail Waterfall |
The fall is
situated 4 km away from Lakshman Jhula. It is a peaceful location popular for
yoga and meditation practices.
Neer Garh Waterfall (10 km from
the city center)
Neer Garh Waterfall |
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