Rishikesh - Things To Do in Rishikesh
BEATLES ASHRAM
Beatles Ashram - The Beatles one of the most popular music bands in 1960’s throughout the world visited Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's Ashram , Rishikesh in 1968 for Transcendental Meditation. The Ashram is now known as The Beatles Ashram. The four of them during their stay for about three months went on to write 40 songs, 18 of which were recorded and went into 'The Beatles', an album that later was called 'The White Album'.The Beatles Ashram is now open to fans and Pilgrims
TRIVENI GHAT
Triveni Ghat is a sacred ghat in Rishikesh famous for the Ganga Aarti. Triveni words comes from join of two words Tri (three) and Veni (confluence) meaning confluence of three. It is one of the biggest and must visit ghat of Rishikesh known for its auspicious and spiritual aroma.
RAM JHULA
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..
JANKI SETU
Janaki Setu has been launched by Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat. This has given Rishikesh a lot. It will connect the boundaries of Tehri and Pauri districts of the state. Its work started in March 2013 and now it has opened to the public. It was waiting for its opening for a long time. This bridge is built on the Ganges River and has a length of 274 meters. Tourism is expected to increase with its formation. It is quite beautiful and it is believed that it will entice tourists. In the erstwhile Congress government, Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna laid the foundation stone of this bridge.
River Rafting
White Water Rafting in Rishikesh is very popular for its rafting on the River Ganga (Ganges). Season: September-November and March-April-May are ideal for rafting. The rafting will go on for several kilometres, and the path is interspersed with rapids, ranging from Level 1 to Level 5, in order of difficulty. At the end of the trip, you have the option of jumping some 20 feet from a ledge into the water.
NIM beach
The beach pavilion near Neem Beach in Rishikesh is one of the most popular places to spend a day. It offers stunning views of the river, as well as a comfortable place to relax. The natural surroundings are beautiful and tranquil, perfect for enjoying a relaxing day away from it all.
it is the end point of many rafting services. The best time to come here is in the morning when you can take peaceful serene walks. It is also a great place to laze around for a few hours during the day while basking in the sun.
Rishikesh is the most beautiful location for you to get those beautiful shots with your partner-in-crime. The most common misconception people have about Rishikesh is that it’s all about the holy temples. While there is a beautiful Ganga river, beaches and beautiful locations in Rishikesh. We’ll be telling you all about those awesome locations so that you can capture Rishikesh and your love for one another the best way possible.
VASHISHTA GUFA
Vashishta Gufa - Lord Rama’s Guru – Vashisht muni meditated within the cave is now named as VashishtGufa (cave). The cave is mentioned within Kedarkhand and is a Siddha Sthan. Shri Swami Purushottamananda ji visited VashishtGufa in the year 1928 and 1961 had samadhi (leaving the body). Now-a-days Shri Swami Purushottamananda Ashram exist close to the cave. Devotees including saints visit cave to meditate. Holy river Ganga flows nearby.
Secret Waterfall
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Kayaking
Kayaking in Rishikesh is the use of a kayak for moving across water. Kayaking is differentiated from canoeing by the fact that a kayak has a closed cockpit and a canoe has an open cockpit. They also use a two bladed paddle. Another major difference is in the way the paddler sits in the boat. Kayakers sit in a seat on the bottom of the boat with their legs extended out in front of them. Canoeists will either sit on an elevated bench seat or kneel directly on the bottom of the boat. Whitewater kayaking is the sport of paddling a kayak on a moving body of water, typically a whitewater river. Whitewater kayaking can range from simple, carefree gently moving water, to demanding, dangerous whitewater.
BUNGEE JUMPING
15 km ahead of Rishikesh on Rishikesh-Neelkanth road), You can try bungee jump. It is a unique experience in India, a jump from 83 meters just above a natural river.
Bungee jumping gives you the experience of the most extreme adventure which is operating by the team of New Zealand in Adventure city Rishikesh in Uttarakhand state of India. The activities are operated from a fixed platform that has a height of 83 mtrs. After the Bungee Jump you are lowered down to a dropping area over the Hevel River (tributary of Ganga River) that has around 2 – 3 feet water.
PARMARTH NIKETAN
Parmarth Niketan is situated in the lap of the lush Himalayas, along the banks of the Ganges. The ashram was founded in 1942 by Pujya Swami Shukdevanandji Maharaj (1901–1965). Since 1986, Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji Maharaj is the President and Spiritual Head of Parmarth Niketan.[1] For the last 25 years, Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati lives and teaches at the Parmarth Niketan Ashram.
Flying Fox
Flying fox gives you the opportunity to feel the adventure flit over the Hevel River (Small River) in Rishikesh. During your activity you are harnessed to the ultra-strong cables and you are released at the speeds of 160 kmph to the point by gravity. The flying fox normally done by 3 people together but on extra price can be don solo or alone. Here in Rishikesh you enjoy 1.5 kms ride. Read More
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Nightlife in Rishikesh
Rishikesh is not a "Clubbers" destination but has a vibrant Cafe Culture, with a fine choice of places with views of the Ganga, to pass the night away. Rishikesh does not have much of night life except in the form of Hindu festivals. During these festivals people rejoice every moment. The whole town is lit up in nights. This is the only time when the nights are enjoyable and fun.
Rishikesh Shopping
Rishikesh offers you handicraft items made of shells, beads and pearls. Sarees, kurtas, sheets and rugs can be purchased from here. You can buy these items from the government approved U.P handloom shop, Khadi Bhandar, Garhwal wool and craft shop etc. As with most holy cities cum tourist destinations there's a plethora of religious paraphenalia, cheap clothing aimed at foreigners, incense, bronze shiva statues, etc. Unlike many other similar towns in India prices here are usually reasonable and you won't have to haggle hard for a good price.
Things NOT To Do in Rishikesh
Remove the footwear before entering into the religious places like temples, mosques and churches.
Do wear clothes according to Indian traditions..
Effect on Spiritual Environment
Shiva statue near Parmarth Niketan which was washed away by the 2013 flood on River Ganga It has been reported that large numbers of tourists visiting Rishikesh from India and the world have been consuming drugs and alcohol and appearing partially naked at beaches, leading to complaints that the spiritual environment of the area has been affected.
ALWAYS Respect the tradition and culture of the place.
According to many Hindu yogis and sadhus, the riverside stretch is of spiritual and religious importance, as it is where the Ganges takes its form after the confluence of the rivers Bhagirathi and Alaknanda at Devprayag in the Garhwal Himalayas. Saints and yogis have been meditating on the banks of Ganges since antiquity. However, these banks have been polluted with liquor bottles at camps as well as obscene activities and behavior at the beaches.