Must Visit Places In Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

The Beatles Ashram

The Beatles travelled to the Indian town of rishikesh to attend a session of Yoga and Meditation in february 1968 at the ashram of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.

Bharat Mandir

Bharat Mandir is a very old temple of lord Bharat, the younger brother of Ram. Once in a year, on Basant Panchami, there is a big fair being held. The temple area is surrounded by the old market of Rishikesh city area.

Vashishta Gufa

Vashishta Gufa is a famous for meditation. Located at the bank of River Ganga, this gufa is situated at a distance of 16 km from Rishikesh. It takes about an hour’s drive on the Rishikesh Badrinath Highway to reach Vashishta Gufa.

 Neer Gaddu Waterfall

At a distance of 5 km from Lakshman Jhula, Neer Gaddu or Neer Garh Waterfall is a natural water fall situated on Rishikesh – Badrinath Highway in Uttarakhand. Neer Gaddu Waterfall is a famous waterfall for small trek.

 Tera Manzil Temple

Amazing Ganga views from this temple. It is very near to laxman jhoola. The temple holds smaller temples of God and Goddesses. Many shops have been opened which sell religious stuff.

Parmath Niketan Ashram

Parmarth Niketan is one of the most famous ashrams which is  situated on the banks of River Ganges in Rishikesh. It is the venue for International Yoga Festival held every year in Rishikesh in the month of February.

Gita Bhavan

Geeta Bhavan is located at the banks of holy River Ganga in Swargashram, Rishikesh. The institute offers free food, stay and education to the pilgrims. People living within the bhawan participates in daily prayers and sadhana with mediation and other activities.

Rishikund

Rishikund means the ‘Pond of the Sage’ and is one of the most important places to visit in Rishikesh. Located within a close to the Triveni Ghat. A pious sage named Kubz was blessed by the Goddess Yamuna  who promised to stay in Rishikesh forever.