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Hello everyone, my name is nomi and im from Delhi india.Im just 21 nd im really not a good writer or a blogger all i'm gonna say now is my personal experience in rishikesh.So lets talk about Rishikesh many people says Rishikesh has always been known for its spiritual activies,for yoga asans,for meditation, for peace etc.I'm not a spiritual kind of person but i would suggest you to go and visit some beautiful temples.
You can do alot of things in Rishikesh, if you want to have fun then go for river rafting i have done this and i felt so good, you will see many beautiful mountains while rafting and the view is so serene, river rafting pacakage includes Rafting+cliff jumping, Cliff jumping is a better way to be stressed out.There are so many beautiful beaches as well you will feel very fresh air, the sand at te beach is pure white and the water color is crystal blue which makes it more attractive.You will meet so many people from all over the world.An the sunset is so damn beautiful.
So lets talk about food and restraunts, well the food in rishikesh is strictly veg because its a spiritual place but if you're pining for meat and alcohol, grab a vikram or autorickshaw to this place 11km south of Rishikesh on the road to Haridwar. In a resort-style garden with artificial pond (paddleboats and all) it serves up tandoori chicken, rogan josh and other nonveg favourites, washed down with a cold beer, veg food is not bad either,theres a german bakery and im sure you will love that place, if you like italian food then you should visit Little Italy trust me you will love the ambience and food as well.
Thats all i had to tell you, i really hope you will find this article intersting and helpfull if you need to know anything then please feel free to ask thank you all for reading this.(NAMASTE) :)
Written Nov 21, 2011
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About four kilometers from Rishikesh Town centre is the gateway to Ramjhula, and about one and half kilometers further down is the gateway to Lakshman Jhula.
Jhula , in Hindi, means a bridge; here over the river Ganges which is the most sacred river for the Hindus of Northern India.
Best way to Travel would be an Autorickshaw drive, ( three wheeler covered automobile with a driver and about 4 passengers) and bank on go upto the Lakshman Jhula.
Leave the auto and ask him to return after about 2 hours near Ramjhula.
This is the cheaper version of a Cab in India.
Written May 29, 2011
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Iskcon temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna Completed in 1998, and were built by the Hare-Rama Hare-Krishna cult followers. These complexes are elegantly built and are few of the largest temple complexes in India. There are beautiful paintings of Russian artists on the different past times of Radha Krishna, Sita, Ram, Laxman, Hanuman and Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Special programmes like Kirtan, Aarti, Pravachan and Prasadam are held every day.
Updated Sep 17, 2010
Address: Rishkesh
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One of the most renowned temple complex and ashram in the area . Known for its substantial work on Hinduism, three is a school run on tradtional Indian Patterns. The ashram organizes excellent Ganga Arti and Hawan on the Parmarth Ghat every evening.
Take a holy dip in the Ganges, with reputed healing powers.
Check into an Ashram to study yoga, meditation and Hindu philosophy.
Watch a beautiful evening Ganga Arti at Parmarth Niketan
Updated Sep 17, 2010
Address: Rishkesh
Website: www.parmarth.com/home.html
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One of the oldest temple complex in the area. The famous Indian epic Ramayana and Mahabharta are described here on the walls.
Geeta Bhawan Place of Guru Shri Ram Sukh Daasji, (the great thinker of his time) Popular among the Hindu Brahmin Community. Twice a year people gather at this ashram to read the Ramayana together.
Everybody coming to the area of Rishikesh should go and see the evening prayer at Geeta Bhawan's ghat (Bank of the river). It’s a special experience to see how Hindus worship the river Ganga. The evening prayer will take about 30 minutes and you can take your camera along with you.
Updated Sep 17, 2010
Address: Rishkesh
Phone: +91-135-2430122, 2432792
Website: www.gitapress.org/Gita_Bhawan.htm
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A multistory temple complex of idols of hindu Gods, and Goddesses. Very popular among the domestic pilgrims. One can have an excellent view of the entire area from the top floor of the temple complex. Sunset view from this place in winters is a excellent option.
Updated Sep 17, 2010
Address: Rishkesh
This is the main bathing ghat in the town area where most of the pilgrims take holy dip. Daily in the morning and evening there are thousands pilgrims 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.
Updated Sep 17, 2010
Address: Rishikesh
Rishi Kund close to Trivenighat is the most anciant place, the rishikund. Anciant records relate this to Kubz Saint , who was blessed by the Goddess Yamuna by saturating this pond by its water.The pond reflects the temple of Ragunath , deicated to lord rama and his wife.
Updated Sep 17, 2010
Address: Rishikesh
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Bharat Mandir is an ancient and most famous temple build by Adiguru Shankaracharya during the 12th century.
Bharat Mandir situated in the centre of the old town, has an idyllic location on the banks of river Ganga. The main deity installed here is of Lord Vishnu, the idol is being carved out from a single piece of Saligram.
Present temple is the renovated one reconstructed on the ruins of the original temple destroyed by Tamur Lane 1398 A.D. Recent excavations brought out many old statues, ancient pots and coins and other artifacts of historical importance from this site.
Updated Sep 17, 2010
Address: Rishikesh
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It is made over river Ganges to cross the river and is landmark of Rishikesh.There are spectacular views from the bridge.
Lord Rama did penance here for killing Ravana, the demon king of Lanka and Lakshmana, his younger brother crossed the river Ganga, at a point where the present Lakshman Jhula bridge stands today using a jute rope bridge.The jute-rope bridge was replaced by iron-rope suspension bridge in 1889, and after it was washed away in the 1924 floods, it was replaced by a stronger present bridge.
The sacred river Ganga (Ganges) flows through Rishikesh. It is here that the river leaves the Shivalik mountains in the Himalayas and flows out into the plains of northern India. Several temples, ancient as well as new, can be found along the banks of the Ganges in Rishikesh.
Updated Sep 17, 2010
Address: Rishikesh
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