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Fresh air, clean river
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Gurus try to hustle you into yoga classes and what not... too many braindead hippies trying to show off how spiritual they are by hanging out... why don't they just go to Goa and get it over with?
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mountain / river / rafting and gateway to land of GOD!!!
Beatles/transcendental meditation ashram
constantrip Says: The Ashram of the famous Maharishi Mahash Yogi who started here the Transcendental Meditation movement. The Beatles came for a few visits putting Rishikesh on the map of western tourists. Nowadays the ashram is abandoned. it just sits there covered by the jungle making it a...
membertourist Says: I was on a journey to the holy city of rishikesh in the last two months and stayhovering over with my trip to different parts of India, i spent longest duration of weeks in there. There is a charm in the city and the when you look over the whole valley being carved out with...
Cliff Jumping Madness and Camping fun !
sharma.nomi Says: 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...
samitbabu Says: 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...
RAJASTHANBYCAR Says: 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...
RAJASTHANBYCAR Says: 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...
RAJASTHANBYCAR Says: 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...
1 Review and 79 Opinions Nice clean room Good food
3 Reviews and 145 Opinions Ganga kinare is cashing in on the view. That’s all- far from town, badly maintained. The entire...
Chotiwala.: Ask for Khir, a traditional indian sweet.
bharat_tanwar Says: A very good place to get pure veg Indian food , famous for food quality for over 20 years.it has its own trade mark as you can see in photo attached....it's funny!!there are two restaurents with same name.........same trade mark.........welcome guy with painted...
Lhasa: Ambience, spirit and great variety
galingal Says: I was looking for a buddhist or tibetan restaurant and found Lhasa which is that and so much more - various Asian and western varieties to choose from, wonderful view of the Ganges, beautiful energy, unusual and interesting music, great company and excellent personal...
ChotiLal: Dining at Ramjhula ( Rishikesh)
samitbabu Says: Chitlal , a fully vegetarian restaurant on the banks of Ganges near the Lakshmanjhula - Ramjhula area is amust for Veggies and non veggies too.The local cuisine and a rich aromatic Ghee ( milk burnt cream) with vegetable curries, potato crisp fries and dal ( lentils) is...
toonhut Says: I found it on my last day by chance just when they were about to close. Cozy and trendy place. Nice crafts inside. As you may guess, they have lots of honey products: bakery, chocolate, drinks, soaps, bottles of honey, so on. They seem to be doing well too. Bottle of their...
Cafe Delmar: Cool new place with terrific views
toonhut Says: It's a new 2 story place with a dedicated, friendly staff. Very clean, spacious, even new cutlery and flatware :P The owner and wait staff all chip in and exchange roles for the best service possible; a very honest effort. Excellent views of the Ganga and distant ashrams....
German Bakery - Paradise Cafe: Underrated and hidden little find!
toonhut Says: Everyone raves about the oldest German bakery around -- yes it has good bakery and calm ambiance -- but there are other good bakeries too. After trying from several, the Paradise Cafe bakery definitely has to be the most underrated but delicious bakery around. You might even...
toonhut Says: Some stalls near Swarg Ashram sell pretty high quality spices at low prices. Cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, cumin and caraway come to mind. Though the bags sit in the open all day they still pack a punch to the olfactory nerves. They sell per tiny glass, around Rs20-30. You...
Shops & stalls @ Lakshman Jhula: Support the local community!
lynnehamman Says: Around Lakshman Jhula Bridge (both sides) there are many shops and stalls.They sell local craft, clothing and shoes. Lots of brassware is also on sale everywhere. Trinkets and ornaments , religious and otherwise, were for sale at really cheap prices.There are also quite a...
toonhut Says: After seeing all three, here's what I think of the basic difference in the evening Ganga prayers.1. Haridwar: Big, bass boosted, tight, kind of a spectacle for the eyes with all the human energy and little temples bustling together. 2. Rishikesh, Triveni Ghat: More quiet,...
lynnehamman Says: There is no alchohol for sale in Rishikesh, and the city is strictly vegetarian.The lack of alchohol has obviously not been a problem- the supply of other forms of relaxing substances makes up for that. Chillums are for sale in every side stall.There is a place nearby, 11kms...
bharat_tanwar Says: Most of the tourists, who visit Rishikesh miss this place due to distance. Its located on 22km further up hill on badrinath road from Rishikesh. many saints & sages lived here. every person has different experience. it is under the Purusotamananda Asharam. Swami ji is very...
goutammitra Says: We came across this man disgused as our Monkey God Hanuman, who was friend and deciple of Lord Rama. For a small sum usually one or two Rupee coin this man will wish goodluck for you and your family. I think this is how he runs his family. Being a Holy town lot of Pilgrim...
Learning Yoga & Music with Bhuwan Chandra
David&Pauline Says: You can study yoga and music with sitar guru, Bhuwan Chandra at his gurukul near the Ram Jhula Bridge, next door to Swargashram police station. People travel from all over the world for personal study with the maestro. He is most welcoming and very knowledgeable about the...
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RISHIKESH- THE HOME OF SAGE RAIBHYA RISHI!!!!
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Rishikesh is one of the most religious places in India. People from all walks of life from all over the world come here. Each has their own reason - some to wash away their sins, others to discover......
We never really believed in time travel, until we found ourselves transported back to 1967, the moment we arrived at High Bank auto rickshaw stand and hiked the last mile across the Lakshman Jhula...
Rishikesh is situated at banks of Ganga in the foothills of Himalaya.It is at the hieght of 1360ft from sea leval and 27km away from Haridwar.This is basicaly a small holi town.Round the year pilgrims...
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