| Attractions
in Rishikesh |
|
Lakshman Jhula |
|
This suspended iron bridge was build in 1939 and has been
a major attraction among the tourists. Ram Jhula- The other
suspended Iron bridge was recently constructed between Shivanand
Ashram and Sawarg Ashram.
|
| Swarga
Ashram |
|
One
can find numerous temples here. This place has the eating
joints and shops where one can do shopping. The beautiful
statues in the area mesmerise the visitors.
|
| Gita
Bhavan |
|
This
newly constructed building is famous for its attractive paintings
and statues from the Hindu mythology. Situated just across
the Lakshman Jhula.
|
| Triveni
Ghat |
|
This
is a bathing ghat. Daily in the morning and evening there
are thousands who take bath here and enjoy the Maha Aarti
being performed. It very soothing to sit on the banks of the
river and enjoy the cool breeze from the river.
|
| Neelkanth
Mahadev Mela |
|
Situated
at a height of 1675 m, on a hill above Swarg Ashram, Neelkanth
Mahadev is one of the most revered temples of Rishikesh.
|
| Nilkanth
Mahadeo |
|
Mythology
says that in the ancient times when the ocean was being churned
for 'amrit' (Potion for immortality), first venom oozed out.
Lord Shiva drank the venom at a place which is now called
Nilkanth Mahadeo. It is 12 kms from Rishikesh and is surrounded
by peaceful forests.
|
| Attractions
from Rishikesh |
| Valley
of Flowers |
| The
famous Valley of Flowers with the largest concentration of various
species of wild flowers is off the Rishikesh-Badrinath road,
16 km from Govindghat. |
| Chila
|
| It
is just 20 kms from Rishikesh. The whole place is covered with
forests and provides very pleasant environment. Government has
declared Chila a sanctuary. A canal from Ganga feeds the reservoir
where one can spot many animals. One can stay at the tourist
lodge and enjoy the peaceful scenic surroundings. |
| Narendra
nagar |
| 15
kms on the Rishikesh Chamba road is located the historical town
of Narendra nagar. This town is of archaeological importance.
The town was built by the King of Tehri Narendra Singh. Narendra
nagar has recorded many events which have left their impact
on the town. The Royal palace is worth seeing and the huge magnificent
Nandi bull cannot escape your attention. |
| Kunjapuri
|
| Close
to Narendra nagar, situated at 7000 ft this place is covered
with dense forests. From here one can get a glimpse of the peaks
and valleys. |
| Auli
|
| One
of the well established Sports Circuit of the state of Uttar
Pradesh. With their wide open spaces above the snowfields of
Garhwal and Kumaon, the place offers an exciting possibility
- ski touring amongst the glaciers. The cross-country runs of
10-20 km with added advantage of fresh powder snow from crisscrossing
streams, tearing down the snowlines of the European Alps. |
| Devprayag
|
| The
rivers Alaknanda and Bhagirath leave the mountains and merge
at this place. From here they get the name Ganga. A peaceful
holy place. It has got the ancient Raghunathji Temple. |
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