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Rishikesh Travel
Situated in Tehri Garhwal region of Uttar Pradesh, Rishikesh conceals the natural beauty that adorns the place. The sparkling Ganga water from the foothills of Himalayas akes Rishikesh an awesome site.
» Bharat Mandir : This temple is devoted to Lord Narayana. It is one of the oldest temple built near Triveni Ghat. It is believed that Vishnu idol was consecrated by Adi Shankaracharya in 9th century. This occasion is commemorated with the special celebration on the day of Basant panchami, the spring festival.
» Lakshman Jhoola : Situated 3 km from the North of downtown Rishikesh. The suspension bridge is a spot where laxman performed his Tapa(penance). Till 1889, it was just a hanging rope way without pillars and was rebuilt with iron ropes in 1939. It is believed that Lord Rama and Lakshman took a bath to wash the sin incurred by them for killing Ravana, who was a Brahmin.
» Triveni Ghat : The main bathing site where the three rivers -Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati flow together. Daily in the morning and in the evening Maha aarti is performed when hundred of Diyas float along with flowers.
» Neel Kanth Maha dev Temple : Situated at the 5,500 feet above the sea level. This is an ancient temple where Shiva drank the venom churned out of the cosmic oceans.
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» Valley of Flowers : Surrounded by high mountains on three sides. It is located at a height of 3500 to 6500 mts above the sea level. » Chila wildlife Sanctuary : Located on the banks of Ganga River, the Sanctuary houses exotic wildlife. It is a heaven for animal lovers just 8 km from Haridwar and 21 km from Rishikesh. » Mussoorie : Popularly known as Queen of hills, the hill station endorses mountains, mist, old architecture and riot of flowers and streams. » Haridwar : Haridwar, situated on the foothills of the Himalayas along the bank of river Ganga, is a pilgrimage destination cherished by Hindus .Haridwar means hari ka dwar i.e., the gateway to Hari (Lord Vishnu). It is also known as Ganga Dwar, because the holy Ganges enters the plain here.  » By Air : The nearest airport is in Dehradun, 40 km away. » By Rail : Trains from Rishikesh connect to all major cities in the country including Haridwar, Delhi and Dehradun. » By Road : Rishikesh is connected by bus with Agra, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Kullu, Manli, Shimla and other major cities. Other Cities around Delhi » Haridwar » Rishikesh » Mussoorie |
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