Things To Do While Visiting Rishikesh

Rishikesh is a city and a municipal board located in Dehradun district of the state of Uttarakhand in India. The city is the starting point for traveling to the "Char Dham" pilgrimage, which comprise Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri, and thus of immense importance to pilgrims.

Pilgrims and general tourists can visit:

Bharat Mandir:

Built by Adiguru Shankra Chrya arround 12th centuray, Bharat mandir is situated in the heart of the old town on the Banks of the Ganges. Detailed account of this oldest temple of Rishikesh is available in anciant record of Kearkhand. The Inner sanctum of the temple has the idol of lord Vishnu, carved out of a single Saligram.

Rishikund: Close to Trivenighat is the most anciant place, the rishikund. Anciant records relate this to Kubz Saint , who was blessed by the Goddess Yamuna by saturating this pond by its water.The pond reflects the temple of Ragunath , deicated to lord rama and his wife.

Triveni Ghat :The main ghat in the town area where most of the pilgrims take holy dip. Every evening hundreds of pilgrims attend the Ganga Arti at the Ghat.

Geeta Bhawan: It is one of the oldest temple complexes in the Rishikesh. The famous Indian epic Ramayana and Mahabharta are described on the walls of Geeta Bhawan.

Parmarth Niketan: One of the most renowned temple complex and ashram in the area, which is known for its great work on Hinduism.

Tera Manzil Temple: It is a multistory temple, which comprises idols of hindu Gods, and Goddesses. It is very popular among pilgrims as one can have an excellent view of the entire zone from the top floor of the temple.

Rafting in rishikesh - A Wonder

Have you ever enjoyed Rafting? It is certainly an exciting feeling, with the thrill of floating on the surface of the water – particularly river water flowing from a Mountain. The Rapid you and your friends are sitting on will be dancing up and down on its course, along the flow of the river water. There will be big jolts, when the Rapid dashes on the rocks, the water is facing on its way, and yet you will be very safe, as the Rapid will not capsize or topple down. The thrill and happiness you enjoy, while Rafting in Rishikesh – How fun it would be something just words cannot describe.