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Vashishtha Gufa Rishikesh

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A popular tourist attraction in Rishikesh. You must visit this place if you’re travelling to shivpuri for camping.

The Vashishtha Gufa is a hugely popular place for devotees who are interested in the art of meditation. Situated on banks of the holy Ganga River, the Vashishtha Gufa is at a distance of 24 km from Rishikesh.

It is believed that many sages, siddhas and saints who lived in the cave added to the holiness, spiritual vibrations and glory of the sacred place.
The Vashishtha Gufa is almost 121 feet below the main road and it is a 07 minute walking distance to the Arundhati Gufa. There are more than 200 steps that need to be taken from the main road to the Vashishtha Gufa.

Maha Rishi Vasishtha was a famous sage of the Vedic period. Vashishta is a Saptarishi – one of the seven sages who came to know the truth together by God and who together saw the Vedas (It would be unfair to say that the Vedas are created because the Vedas are beginningless). His wife is Arundhati. He is the guru of Rama in the Yoga-vasistha. Rishi Vasishtha was also the royal guru of King Dasharatha.

It is said that the gufa goes 18kms inside the mountains but at present only 15 meter cave is open for tourists and devotees.

There is small ashram also near Vashistha Cave which is known as Vashishtha Ashram. Vashishtha Cave in now maintained by Swami Purshottamanand Trust. In between of the temple and holy river ganga too many small and big rocks were there so peaceful place.

This cave is for experiencing deep tranquility within. Spend at least an hour to see and feel the calmness within. It is a serene and nice place to meditate and enjoy riverside as well.

There is a boat as well for little boat ride.

Closed from noon to 3.00 pm.

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Swarg Ashram Rishikesh

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The ashram was built in the memory of Swami Vishudhanand, the saint better known as Kali Kamli Wala (the saint with a black blanket). Several religious activities, like chanting, meditation, aarti take place inside the Swarg Ashram. Ashram is maintained by a trust called “Kali Kamliwala Kshetra”.

Nestling in the foothills of the Himalayas, Swarg Ashram is one of the oldest yoga ashrams in Rishikesh. Located in proximity to Ram Jhula, this ashram has served as a meditation ground for many famous rishis. The first yogi to come to this area was Swami Atma Prakash who established the Swarg Ashram Trust.

Swarg Ashram is located near the Ram Jhula in Rishikesh. One can reach Swargashram by walk from Ram Jhula. At a distance of 5.5 km from Rishikesh Railway Station, Swargashram is situated on the left bank of Ganga River, opposite to Shivananda Ashram in Rishikesh.

The area comprises of a many expansive ashrams, by and large a few story structures, with several rooms that fill in as private quarters for clerics, explorers, understudies and sightseers searching for a conservative settlement. Inside the ashram premises, there are a few sanctuaries and various places of worship, every one of them portraying various Hindu gods.

Swarg Ashram offers two-bedded AC or Non AC rooms for families only.

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Triveni Ghat Rishikesh

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Triveni Ghat Rishikesh

Triveni Ghat is a ghat situated in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand.

Triveni words comes from join of two words Tri (three) and Veni (confluence) meaning confluence of three. Triveni Ghat, Rishikesh is the confluence of three holy Rivers, the Ganga, the Yamuna and the Saraswati. The revered bathing spot is said to be holiest places in the town snuggled in the lap of Himalayas along the River Ganges.

Triveni Ghat holds a significant place in the Hindu Mythology and Puranas and also finds a mention in the Hindu epics Ramayana and Mahabharata. It is believed that Lord Krishna visited this holy spot when he was hurt by an arrow shot by Jara – a hunter. The popular temples Gita Mandir and Lakshminarayan temple are located on the banks of Triveni Ghat.

It is one of the biggest and must visit ghat of Rishikesh known for its auspicious and spiritual aroma.

The ghat is famed for the Ganga aarti performed to the chants of Vedic hymns. The sight of oil leaves, filled with diya and petals, which are released by devotees, floating on the pristine Ganga and the traditional aarti is a sight to behold.

The evening aarti is also called the Maha Aarti and is conducted from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM every day. It is one of the most popular and well-attended rituals of the town, Rishikesh.

Triveni Ghat has a market also. You can get gems, precious and semi-precious stones, knickknacks, clothes, puja items, CDs and tapes. Also shops for religious goods, kullu topis, Nehru jackets, kurtas, salwar kameez and jewellery, bangles on the narrow streets. Pick up simple, painted Ganesh idols, gems, incense, rudraksh beads, religious books, paintings, Natarajas and statues of almost every deity in the Hindu pantheon. For food they have road side shops Ice creams Shops, Golgappa and sweets shops. For who like to read books they have a book stall you can find every kind of books here.

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Neer Water Fall Rishikesh

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Neer Water Fall Rishikesh

Located at 20-25 minutes drive from Lakshman jhula, Neer Water Fall is 5 Kms walk on the highway. Neer Waterfall is a multi-tiered limestone waterfall that flows down the Uttarakhand foothills and into the Ganges River. The first of the two falls you’ll reach is a small waterfall, just 1km from the road, where visitors can dip their toes in the pool. The second of the falls is the main Neergarh Waterfall, and is a further 2km km trek. This has a large pool with a bridge running over it, for people to hang out and freshen up at.

Best time to visit is between October till November and from March till June, early in the morning, to beat the crowds and avoid the peak heat of the day.

There are 2 ways of reaching Neer Water Fall:

By Foot:

The trek from Rishikesh town to Neergarh Waterfall is approximately 5km, and will take roughly 1 hour to reach the falls. Most visitors tend to start trekking from the famous Laxman Jhula Bridge. It’s a fairly straight forward, pathed, uphill road, before reaching the entrance and following the forest trail for the final 20 minutes of the trek.

By Taxi:

Another option is to hire a taxi or auto to drop you at the start point of the forest trail, it’s just a 20 minute trek (1km) through the forest to reach the first of the two falls.

Entry Fee:

Foreigner: 50 Rupees
Indian Nationals: 30 Rupees
Children: 20 Rupees

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Parmarth Niketan Ashram Rishikesh

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Parmarth Niketan Ashram Rishikesh

The Ashram. Parmarth is a true spiritual haven, lying on the holy banks of Mother Ganga in the lap of the Himalayas. Parmarth Niketan is an ashram located in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India. Parmarth Niketan is situated in the lap of the lush Himalayas, along the banks of the Ganges. It is only 500 mts from Ram Jhula, 30 km from Haridwar and 20 km from Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun.

The ashram was founded in 1942 by Pujya Swami Shukdevanandji Maharaj. It is the largest ashram in Rishikesh.

Since 1986, Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji Maharaj is the President and Spiritual Head of Parmarth Niketan.

You can go by taxi, by bus & by your private vehicles. The ashram is located at the banks of river Ganga. The entrance is by the river front and the place is spacious with ample greens, sitting areas and sculptures. The atmosphere is that of peace and serenity. The canteen served excellent meals and a must try is their thali.

Lots of people visit the Ganga aarti everyday at 06:00 pm – 07:00 pm (Daily). It is beautiful to see so many diyas floating in the Ganges. In Rishikesh, at evening you can find many priest offering aarti to Ganges, but the most famous place for Ganga Aarti is Parmarth Niketan Ashram.

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Neelkanth Temple Rishikesh

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Neelkanth Mahadev Temple Rishikesh

As per Mythological texts, the place is where Mahadev consumed the poison that originated from the sea when God (Devas) and Demons (Asuras) churned the ocean in order to get Amrita. This poison that emanated during the “Samudra Manthan” made his throat blue in colour. This is how he is known as Neelkanth.

Scenically situated on a hill at a height of 1330 mtrs, Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is a one of the most popular temples of Lord Shiva. A famous pilgrimage near Rishikesh, the temple lies above Swargashram adjacent to Nar Narayan mountain range.

This temple was built in the 10th century by King Bhoj’s nephew Udayaditya between 1116 to 1137. The construction took 21 years to get completed. This is located in the foothills of Neelkanth Mahadev Temple hills. The height of this temple is 51 feet and has stone crossings.

Visitors can see intricately carved images of Hindu gods and goddesses along with asuras (demons) on the walls of the temple. The shrine is frequently visited by devotees throughout the year, especially on the auspicious day of Mahashivratri.

The Neelkanth Temple is 24 Kms from Ram Jhula at Rishikesh. The trekking path is close to Ram Jhula and also the Neelkanth Temple Taxi Stand from where you can get a 2 way taxi ( allows you to spend 1 hour at the temple) fro Rs.200/- per person.

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Lakshman Jhula Rishikesh

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Laxman Jhula Rishikesh

Laxman Jhula has a long history; it’s a 450-ft long iron suspension bridge constructed over the Ganga river in 1923, and is one of the landmarks of Uttarakhand. As per the legends, the bridge was built exactly where Lakshman, brother of Lord Rama, crossed the river on jute ropes.

It is said that Lord Lakshman crossed the river using just two ropes. To honour this brave act of Lord Lakshman, a 284 feet long hanging rope bridge was built and came to be known as the ‘Lakshman Jhula’.

This bridge was constructed by U.P.P.W.D. during 1927-1929. It replaces the old bridge of 284 feet span which was washed away by great floods of October, 1924. This was opened to traffic on 11 April 1930.

In 2019 he Uttarakhand government has ordered the immediate closure of the Lakshman Jhula in Rishikesh after a PWD report stated that the bridge is in a distressed state, which may lead to a mishap. The official added that many portions and components of the bridge are degrading and if operations continue as usual, it may trigger a tragedy.

 

 

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Ram Jhula Rishikesh

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Ram Jhula, located in Muni Ki Reti, is one of the main attractions of world’s yoga capital – Rishikesh!

Ram Jhula is a famous landmark place in Rishikesh city. It is an iron suspension bridge over holy river Ganga. Ram Jhula has the length of 450 feet connecting Shivananda Ashram with Swargashram. Ram Jhula also offers a panoramic view of river Ganga and Rishikesh city having number of temples.

Ram Jhula was built by PWD with the help of Shivananda Ashram in 1980. Previously it was a hanging jute ropeway bridge without any pillars.
Ram Jhula has attractions like Shivananda Ashram, Swargashram, Beatles Ashram, Yog Niketan, Parmarth Niketan, Geeta Bhawan and many more holy places. There are markets on both sides of the Ram Jhula.

It takes 2 minutes to travel from Ram Jhula to Laxman Jhula. Approximate driving distance between Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula is 2 kms or 1.2 miles or 1.1 nautical miles .

Ram Jhula is located in Rishikesh city and one can reach here by sharing auto. Nearest railway station to reach Ram Jhula is Rishikesh railway station 3 kms and airport at Jolly Grant Airport 22 Kms away.

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Paragliding in Rishikesh

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Rishikesh indulges you in an adventure like no other. Paragliding over the holistic land, the extravagant Ganges, and the view of majestic Himalayas is all you ever asked for.

Paragliding in Rishikesh takes you to amazing heights with the help of powered parachutes. Your vehicle is a powered parachute, a type of ultra-light aircraft consisting of a motor and wheels with a parachute. It is also known as paraplane or motorized parachute and abbreviated PPC.

Powered parachute flies at an average speed of 40-60 km per hour. The average operating height ranges between 500 to 1500 feet. PPCs have a very short takeoff and landing rolls which can sometimes be less than 100 feet.

Enjoy the enchanting bird’s eye view of Shivalik Ranges of the Himalayas! The rich natural charm of Rishikesh makes it a popular place to explore the place by Paragliding in Rishikesh! It is an outstanding way to take in the beauty of the place. This unique adventure activity will liberate you from gravity, and you will be connected to the vast blue sky, feeling the fresh breeze in your face, giving you an adrenaline rush like none other!

The minimum price for paragliding activity in Rishikesh is Rs 4380/ person.

Price of Paragliding in Rishikesh.

Flight Type	Price in INR	Duration
Kitty Hawk	Rs 4380	12 Minutes
Explorer	Rs 6990	22 Minutes
Valley Expedition (short)	Rs 10990	30 Minutes
Full Rishikesh Expedition	Rs 20490	70 Minutes

Anyone who does not have health problems from 4 to 99 can do this sport. Pregnant, Asthma, Sara, Heart Disease can not fly. Those over 105 kg cannot fly. Pregnant ones can’t fly. No height limit. Kids must have a minimum weight of 30 Kg.

Duration: 10 to 70 minutes
Time of Operation: From Sunrise to Sunset
Location: Rajas Airfield, Mazari Grante, Haridwar – Dehradun highway, Doiwala, Uttarakhand

Paragliding in Rishikesh can be booked when you book your stay at a camp.

Make sure you have experienced and licensed professional instructor for a safe experience.

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Rappelling and Rock Climbing in Rishikesh

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Rappelling and Rock Climbing are two of the most popular and sought after activities in Rishikesh. Rappelling is basically roping down a cliff, instead of climbing up a rock. The expeditions are available and suitable for both amateurs and professionals. One of the most sought-after activities, these are two of the most thrilling things to do in Rishikesh.

The intriguing uneven rocks of the Shivalik Himalayan Cliffs entice climbers to reach to the top. The stretch of the trip depends on the tolerance level of the climber. Novice climbers who are climbing for mere fun can take up a short stretch of cliffs and adventurous ones, who indulge in this sport for their passion, take up a longer stretch. .

Rock climbing is not an easy adventure and needs diligence. To begin with you get the introductory sessions by expert climbers and instructors. These sessions will help understand the technicalities and obstacles of this adventure. Moreover, the climbers must gear up with essential equipment that are needed to climb over the cliffs.

The following gear helps while rock climbing and Rappelling 

• Good fitting nylon harness ensures safe climbing.
• Good fitting Climbing shoes or sport shoes provide excellent grip.
• Safety Helmets protects the head in case of any accident.
• A belay device and carabineer prevents from falling during the climb.
• Lastly, chalk bag with chalk powder keeps hands dry from sweat.

Rappelling and Rock Climbing in Rishikesh can be booked when you book your stay at a camp.

Make sure you have experienced and licensed professional instructor for a safe experience.

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