| Laxman
Jhula
This suspended
iron bridge was build in 1939 and has been a major attraction among the
tourists. |
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Swarg 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.
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Ram Jhula
The other
suspended Iron bridge was recently constructed between Shivanand Ashram
and Sawarg Ashram. |
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.
Shivanand
Jhoola
Also known
as Ram Jhoola, this is a recently completed suspension bridge which spans
the river near Swarg Ashram.
| Neelkanth
Mahadev
12 km. The
Neelkanth Temple is situated on top of a hill across the Ganga. According
to mythology, after the Sagar Manthan Lord Shiva drank all the effluent
vendom here, which turned his throat blue, hence the name Neelkanth.It
is 12 kms from Rishikesh and is surrounded by peaceful forests. |
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Bharat
Temple
1.6 kms. Open
from 0500 to 1100 hrs and 1300 to 2100 hrs.
Rishi Kund
& Raghunath Temple (1.6 kms), Pushkar Temple (1.6 kms), Shatrughan
Temple, Muni-Ki-Reti (4.8 km), Parmath Niketan (8 km), Lakshman Temple,
Shivanand Ashram, Kailash Ashram, Academy of Meditation.
YOGA ASHRAMS
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Divine Life Society,
Shivananda Nagar, Tel: 40.
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Yoga Niketan,
Muni-Ki-Reti, Tel: 227.
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Academy of Meditation
(M. Mahesh Yoga Ashram) .
Shankaracharya Nagar,
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Yoga & Meditation
Centre (Yoga Sadhana Ashram), Railway Road.
EXCURSIONS
| 1. Haridwar |
24 kms |
| 2.
Dehradun |
45 kms |
| 3. Yamunotri |
226 kms |
| 4. Nilkanth |
16 kms |
| 5. Mussoorie |
77 kms |
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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. |
Chilla
It is just
20 kms from Rishikesh. The whole place is covered with forests and provides
very pleasant environment. Government has declared Chilla 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.
| 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. |
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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.
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. |
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