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RISHIKESH TOUR

Rishikesh, the 'place of sages' is a celebrated spiritual town on the bank of Ganga and is surrounded by Shivalik range of the Himalayas on three sides. It is believed that when Raibhya Rishi did hard penances, God appeared by the name of "Hrishikesh" and this area henceforth came to be known as Rishikesh. It is the starting point for the Char Dham pilgrimage of the Hindus in which pilgrims go to Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath to seek spiritual salvation. On the way to the Garhwal Himalayas and the Sikh shrine at Hemkund Sahib, one passes Rishikesh. Rishikesh is an ideal destination not only for pilgrims but also for those who want to delve deeper into meditation, yoga and other aspects of Hinduism. Rishikesh is also called the "Yoga capital of the world". For the adventurous, Rishikesh is the place for starting their trekking expeditions and excursions towards the Himalayan peaks. The International Yoga week, which attracts praticipation from all across the world, is held here every year from 2nd to 7th Feb on the bank of river Ganga

Bharat Mata Mandir:-

The Bharat Mandir is the oldest temple in Rishikesh, near the Jhanda Chowk, Rabya Rishi did tapasya at this place. The township of Rishikesh is named after the "Lord Hrishikesh Narayan Bharat

kailesh Nikethan Temple:-

This is the main temple at Laxman Jhoola and one can see the sculptures of all Gods and Goddesses in this thirteen storey mansion..

Satya Narayan Temple:-

The idol of Lord Satyanarayan has been enshrined inside the temple located enroute to Rishikesh, 10 km away from Haridwar. The visitors use this place as a station to halt for a casual worship.

RISHIKESH EXCURION:-

Triveni Ghat:-

A sacred bathing spot on the banks of the river Ganga where devotees take holy dips and offer prayers. Triveni Ghat is believed to be the confluence of the Ganga, the Yamuna and the legendary Saraswati river. The "Aarti" ceremony done at Triveni Ghat, on the south end of Rishikesh, takes place at the sundown.

Laxman Jhoola:-

A suspension bridge across Ganga situated 5 km from Rishikesh, on the way to Badrinath. Originally, there was a hanging jute (rope) bridge till 1889. This was rebuilt with iron ropes. It is believed that Ram's brother Lakshman crossed the river here on a jute rope. On the west bank, there is a Lakshman temple also. On the side of this famous bridge is the well known Shri Raghunathji temple, Shri Ram is said to have visited this beautiful place. This bridge is the main way for people going up the hills and down to the Gita Bahvan and Swarg Ashram

Ram Jhoola:-

A suspension bridge between the Shivanand Ashram and the Swargashram. It provides an alternative to a boat ride from one bank of Ganga to another . Its construction is similar to that of the Lakshman Jhoola

Shivanand Ashram (The Divine Society):-

Founded by Swami Shivanand, this well known spiritual centre is renowned for its lectures on spiritual life. Meditation and Yoga classes can be attended in the morning and evenings. A person can stay here for short term study, and for longer three-month courses, one must write at least a month in advance.


    Rishikesh Tour

  • Delhi - Rishikesh

    Morning drive to haridwar / Rishikesh. On arrival check in at hotel. in the afternoon temple visit of Rishikesh. Overnight stay at hotel.
    Rishikesh :-, located in the laps of lower Himalayas, and is surrounded by scenic beauty of the hills on three sides with Holy Ganga flowing through it. The whole place is considered to be sacred as it is believed that meditation at this place leads to attainment of salvation. There are many temples-some ancient, some new along the river Ganges. Rishikesh is important not only as pilgrimage centre closely associated with the Ramayana, but also as home for many important centers of Hindu religious thought and spirituality, and as a very great Yoga Centre. There are a great many ashrams and Yoga institutes here.

  • Rishieksh - Delhi

    Morning after breafst check out to hotel and visit Ram jhoola, laxman Jhoola, parmath Nikethan then come back to Delhi, and drop at the Airport / Railway station for onwards destination.