Attractions & Places

to Visit in Rishikesh

Description :

This iconic town is where the rivers Bhagirathi and Alaknanda meet to form the Ganges. At an elevation of 2,723 feet, the Devprayag sangam (confluence) is one of the Panch Prayags (five sacred river confluences) of Uttarakhand. Among other places of interest in the town is Dashrathshila, a legendary rock associated with stories of King Dashrath from the Ramayana, and the serene Teen Dhara. You’ll also love walking on the suspension bridges, which give you stunning views of the rivers.

Description :

Triveni Ghat is situated on the banks of the holy river Ganges. It is a ceremonial bathing place with steps leading to the waterfront. It’s renowned for the Ganga Aarti or Maha Aarti, which attracts a large number of devotees. The atmosphere is charged with devotional fervour, chants, beating drums and bells. People light oil diyas, put them on flower-filled leaf boats and release them in the holy waters of the river.

Description :

This iconic town is where the rivers Bhagirathi and Alaknanda meet to form the Ganges. At an elevation of 2,723 feet, the Devprayag sangam (confluence) is one of the Panch Prayags (five sacred river confluences) of Uttarakhand. Among other places of interest in the town is Dashrathshila, a legendary rock associated with stories of King Dashrath from the Ramayana, and the serene Teen Dhara. You’ll also love walking on the suspension bridges, which give you stunning views of the rivers.

Description :

Triveni Ghat is situated on the banks of the holy river Ganges. It is a ceremonial bathing place with steps leading to the waterfront. It’s renowned for the Ganga Aarti or Maha Aarti, which attracts a large number of devotees. The atmosphere is charged with devotional fervour, chants, beating drums and bells. People light oil diyas, put them on flower-filled leaf boats and release them in the holy waters of the river.

Description :

Located on a cliff in Swargashram, one kilometre from Ram Jhula, this iconic ashram is where the Beatles - the greatest pop band ever - lived in 1968 to write dozens of songs and meditate. The ashram complex houses a former temple, library, kitchen and meditation huts. Most of the buildings are in decay but there is colourful graffiti on the walls. There is also a small gallery and a cafe. To reach the ashram, visitors have to park their vehicles at the new parking at Janki Setu on the western bank of the Ganges, and walk for 1 kilometre.