Rishikesh among the holiest cities of India is not only famous for its religious background but also for its scenic landscapes of the Lesser Himalayas. It is the spiritual town of Northern India situated on the bank of holy river Ganga. The century old spiritual linkage entitled this city with the title ‘place of sages’ which summons scores of spiritual seekers from several parts of globe. Every year many people come here in the several ashrams to meditate and gain peace of mind. Scores of tourists prefers Rishikesh Tour so that they can experience the natural wonder, cultural legacies and spiritual aura of this place. Apart from this it is also the preferred extended attractions of Golden Triangle Tour Packages after Agra, Delhi and Jaipur. During Rishikesh Travel tourists can also experience adventure-sports activities like rafting, canoeing, trekking and mountaineering which multiply the fun and excitement of this place manifolds.
Attractions Of Rishikesh
Triveni Ghat
It is one of the most important attractions of Rishikesh. Every evening this ghat becomes the venue for the arti (puja)performed in honor of the holy river Ganga. Pilgrims coming to Rishikesh make sure that they attend the evening arti.
Lakshman Jhula
Lakshman Jhula is a landmark of Rishikesh, which attracts many a tourist. Towering to a height of 450 feet, Lakshman Jhula is a suspension bridge, which was built in the year 1939. Later the Ram Jhula was also added here. The Lakshman Jhula is constructed over river Ganga offering breathtaking views of the river and the surroundings. The boat rides at the Ganges in Rishikesh are really refreshing and entertaining. The Ganges here teems with fish,which are fed by pilgrims coming here.
Temples
There is a beautiful temple at Tapovan in Rishikesh, which is dedicated to Lord Lakshman. According to the legend Lakshmana carried out penances here. It is also believed that the brother of Lakshmana, Bharata meditated here. Also located here are the Swargashram and the Geeta Bhavan temples. Other major temples in Rishikesh are Neel Kanth Mahadev temple, Raghunath Temple, Pushkar Temple, Venkateshwar Temple, Chandra Mauleshwaran Temple, Shatrughan Temple, Bharat Mandir and Lakshman Temple.
Ashrams
Rishikesh has several beautiful ashrams such as the Shivanand Ashram, Muni Ki Reti, Mahesh Yogi Ashram, Shankaracharya Nagar, Swarg Ashram, Gita Bhawan, Ved Niketan and Yoga Study Center.
River Rafting
Boasting of captivating rivers, Rishikesh beckons you to plunge into river rafting. Such an adventure sport is a great experience offering oodles of fun, excitement and thrill. There are several river camps here which are functional during the end of September to mid-December and from mid-February to April. The best season for river rafting in Rishikesh is from September to November and March to May.
Apart from soaking your spirits in peace and spirituality at Rishikesh, you can also enjoy some interesting adventure sports here, the most famous being river rafting.
Plan a religious or an adventure tour to India with Vedantaa Leisure Holidays and you will be rewarded with memorable holidays. The attractions of Rishikesh draws thousands of tourists from all over the world every year. A pilgrimage to Rishikesh offer you peace in plenty. For adventure enthusiasts, Rishikesh adventure tour can move your excitement level into high gear.