Rishikesh Description:-
Rishikesh is a city situated in the presence of Mother Ganga, which is known for yoga, meditation, peace and adventure. People come to this city not from India but from all over the world.
Parmarth Niketan:-
Made in the lap of the Himalaya on the banks of the holy Ganga Prepared Parmarth Ashram Rishikesh is the biggest ashram. The ashram was founded in 1942 by Pujya Swami Shukdevanandji Maharaj.
Parmarth Niketan is a true spiritual heaven, lying on the holy banks of Mother Ganga in the lap of the lush Himalayas. It is the largest ashram in Rishikesh, providing its thousands of pilgrims who come from all corners of the Earth for this clean, pure and sacred atmosphere as well as abundant, beautiful gardens. With over 1000 rooms, the facilities are a perfect blend of modern amenities and traditional, spiritual simplicity Parmarth Niketan is located in Swargashram, on the activities at Parmarth Niketan include morning Universal prayers, daily yoga and meditation classes, daily Satsang and lecture programs, kirtan, the world-renowned Ganga Aarti at sunset, as well as Nature Cure and Ayurvedic treatment. There are frequently special cultural and spiritual programs given by visiting revered saints, acclaimed musicians, spiritual and social leaders and others.
Onlie Booking:- +917830060088 Phone –(0135) 2434301
Opening times:- 6AM-9PM
Room Charges:- RS 600 – RS 2500
www.parmarth.org room booking official website.
Ram Jhula & Laxman Jhula:-
Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula are two iconic iron suspension bridge In Rishikesh.
Ram Jhula:-
450-foot iron suspension bridge built in the 1980s. It is larger than Laxman Jhula and is located at Muni Ki Reti. It is sized Longer (approx. 450-750 feet). It was constructed in the year 1986 by PWD.
Laxman Jhula:-
Historic iron suspension bridge built in 1929, named after Lord Laxman. Sized is a Shorter (approx. 284 feet).
Triveni Ghat:-
Triveni Ghat is one of the most sacred and vibrant places in Rishikesh, located on the banks of the holy River Ganga. It is believed to be the confluence of three divine rivers — Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati — making it a spiritually powerful site.
Entry is started ataround 6:00 PM in summer and 5:30 PM in winter for the Arti. People pay to offer ‘special’ puja, and they’re allowed to/ are conducted fpr puja before the Aarti begins.
Nearest bus station is Rishikesh ST stand which is 1.5KM from Triven ghat. And The nearest railway station is Rishikesh station which is just 3KM from this place. And nearest airport is Jolly Grant airport Dehradun which is just 22KM from this place.
Swarg Ashram:-
Established in 1938 by a trust chaired by Shri Jugal Kishor Birla, it provides spiritual services and accommodation for various Hindu religious professionals. Nearby attractions including Lakshman Jhula and the Ganga Aarti, and is a popular destination for spiritual tourism.
In the ashram all meals are vegetarian and sattvic. A sattvic diet calms the mind; it includes fruits, cereals, rice, pulses, legumes, fresh vegetables, ghee, olive oil, and other natural and nutritious foods
Room Booking Price – Trust offering room price starting around Rs 499.
Activities:-
1. India Highest bungee jumping:-
Entry ticket RS -100
Now, if you are going to camp, then you have to keep one thing in mind that this place is closed every Tuesday and you have to book tickets in advance, otherwise you may have to wait for a very long time.
You are given a certificate at the end and in this way.
Price List:-
1. Bungy Jump price RS-3700
2. Giant Swing prices RS-3700
3. Flying fex (in Tandem) RS-2600
4. Flying fex (solo) RS-3500
Video & photo price
1. one Activity video RS-900
2. one Activity video (for the same person) RS-1350
3. All Activity video (for the same person) RS-1800
4. Photo RS-200
Neergarh waterfall:-
By road- The Neer Garh Waterfall is located around 12 km from the Rishikesh. Most popular beautiful waterfall.
Tickets Price:-
- Adult:- 30Rs per person
- Children:- 20Rs per person
Patna Waterfall (Phool Chakki):-
Patna waterfall is located at a distance of 13 kilometers from the Rishikesh Railway station and 6.5 kms from the Laxman Jhula. Patna village is the nearest place to Patna waterfall. It is located 3 kms after Garud Chatti waterfall on the Neelkanth Temple road.
Entry Fee : No Entry Fee.
Kalikund:-
Karki view point:-
Kyarki Viewpoint in Rishikesh is a hidden gem waiting to be explored. Perched atop a hill, this viewpoint offers breathtaking 360-degree views of the surrounding landscape. The panoramic vistas of the Himalayas, the Ganges River, and the lush green valleys are simply stunning.
The viewpoint is easily accessible via a short trek from the nearby village.
It’s a perfect spot for photography enthusiasts, nature lovers, and those seeking a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Janki jhula:-
Janki setu most beautiful setu. Janki setu is a 274 meter long. Its work started in March 2013 and now it has opened to the public. With no entry fees. And evening light show every night.
Janki setu open time 5:00AM-10:00PM.
Light show time 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Neelkanth Mahadev:-
This temple is situated at PAURI GARHWAL district in UTTARAKHAND that is around 32KM away from RISHIKESH. It is a famous Hindu temple. It is at the peak of NARNARAYAN hill residing along the hills of SWARGASHRAM. It is at the height of 1300m. This temple is surrounded by three valleys named MANIKUT, Brahma and Vishnu. It’s at the confluence of river PANKAJA & MADHUMATI. According to Puranas, while the demons and angels were busy at the churning of ocean, then 14 gems appeared above the ocean, in which KALKUT poison was one of it. This poison was enough to destroy the whole earth. Then MAHADEV drank that poison to save the earth and meditated at the confluence of river PANKAJA 7 MADHUMATI for 60 thousand years. There’s built the main temple sanctum sanctorum. And after drinking the poison MAHADEV held it in his that, his throat became blue due to poison effect. Thus, the temple names as NEELKANTH MAHADEV MANDIR.
At the temple complex, there is a natural waterfall which is pipe lined for the bathing purpose for the devotees. Here you can take holy bath as well before entering the temple. The temple has a Gopura or the Shikhara as in a tiered way in pyramid style. Every Monday this temple is extremely crowded, along with MAHA SHIVRATRI in Feb-Mar and SRABONSHIVRATRI in Jul-Aug. Visit time 10:00AM -11:00AM this door closed. It is said that the temple was established in 10th century by he influence of Uday Aditya, the nephew of king Bhoj. Temple camera is not allowed.
Time:- And it could take time around 3.30 hours if you are a good trekker.
Distance:- Ram Jhula to this temple almost 22KM distance.
Neekanth Mahadev is a famous temple.
Vashishta Gufa:-
Vashishta Gufa, situated on the banks of the Ganga River, is a popular place for meditation lovers. This is the cave where great Sage Vashishta said to have meditated. He was also among the seven great sages (Saptarishis) and the guru of Lord Ram. According to Hindu my thology, after the death of his children, Sage Vashishta, he decided to commit suicide in River Ganga, but was refused by Goddess Ganga. Arundhati, Vashishta’s wife, liked the location and decided to stay here. Sage Vashishta meditated here for long time in a cave. It is believed that in the year 1930 Sri Swami Purushottamananda Ji visited this gufa and now his ashram is located close to the Vashishta Gufa, where meditation is practiced. At present, the Swami Purshottamanand Trust manages this cave. The cave is a natural formation of 60 feet deep that has a Shiv Linga inclined vertically into the cave opening. Many people feel amazing while meditating in this cave. There are some rooms built outside the cave area, where many sadhus have been living permanently. The Vashishta Gufa is situated in the middle of a grove of Gular (Ficus) trees and the slopes leading to sacred River Ganga. To reach this cave, one has to climb a flight of around 200 steps. Timings is a 7 AM to 6 PM.
1 day plan:-
- 1. Ram Jhula
- 2. Shivpuri
- 3. Rafting
- 4. Parmarth Niketan
- 5. Janki Jhula
- 6. Ganga Aarti
2 day plan:-
- 1. Bhootnath Temple
- 2. Tera Manzil Temple
- 3. Neergarh Waterfall
- 4. Kyarki view point
3 day plan:-
- 1. Neelkanth Mahadev temple
- 2. Beatles Ashram
- 3. Satya sai ghat
