Rishikesh Travel Guide

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Pro

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  Fresh air, clean river 


Con

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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? 


In a nutshell

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  apart from Yoga, explore Ganges & Himalays. 

 

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Things to Do  

Cliff Jumping Madness and Camping fun !

Cliff Jumping Madness and Camping fun !, Rishikesh

 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... 

RamJhula and Lakshman Jhula

RamJhula and Lakshman Jhula, Rishikesh

 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... 

Iskcon Temple

Iskcon Temple, Rishikesh

 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... 

Parmarth Niketan

Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh

 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... 

Geeta Bhawan

Geeta Bhawan, Rishikesh

 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... 

Tera Manzil Temple

Tera Manzil Temple, Rishikesh

 RAJASTHANBYCAR Says:  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. 

Triveni Ghat Rishikesh

Triveni Ghat Rishikesh, Rishikesh

 RAJASTHANBYCAR Says:  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... 

Hotels  

The Great Ganga Hotel

 1 Review and 50 Opinions  Nice clean room Good food 

Ganga Kinare Hotel

 3 Reviews and 58 Opinions  Ganga kinare is cashing in on the view. That’s all- far from town, badly maintained. The entire... 

Restaurants  

Lhasa: Ambience, spirit and great variety

Lhasa: Ambience, spirit and great variety, Rishikesh

 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)

ChotiLal: Dining at Ramjhula ( Rishikesh), 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... 

Honey Hut: World of honey

Honey Hut: World of honey, Rishikesh

 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

Cafe Delmar: Cool new place with terrific views, Rishikesh

 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!

German Bakery - Paradise Cafe: Underrated and hidden little find!, Rishikesh

 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... 

Shopping  

Spices near Swarg Ashram

Spices near Swarg Ashram, Rishikesh

 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!

Shops & stalls @ Lakshman Jhula: Support the local community!, Rishikesh

 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... 

Local Customs  

Evening Ganga prayers

Evening Ganga prayers, Rishikesh

 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,... 

Dry & Vegetarian

Dry & Vegetarian, Rishikesh

 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... 

What to Pack  

Spa provides casual closthing for the day

Spa provides casual closthing for the day, Rishikesh

 explore57 Says:   The spa provides crisply ironed white cotton kurtas to wear during your stay. I quite liked the idea. It is pleasing to the eyes to see all people dressed in whites rather than find somebody dressed in florescent green or yellow. It integrates well with the natural green... 

Off The Beaten Path  

visit Vashisht Guha ( cave )

visit Vashisht Guha ( cave ), Rishikesh

 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... 

The Monkey God of Rishikesh.

The Monkey God of Rishikesh., Rishikesh

 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... 

Favorites  

Learning Yoga & Music with Bhuwan Chandra

Learning Yoga & Music with Bhuwan Chandra, Rishikesh

 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: your gateway to self-realization - World Capital of Yoga:Rishikesh is now round the year destination . Pilgrimage, yoga & meditation , white water rafting & camps, wild life Safari in National parks, trekking, Skiing in one of the best... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Thank you for all the replies about the way to Rishikesh. We decided to take a taxi (an a/c SUV). We found a very good site... 

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BEACHES ON THE GANGA AT RISHIKESH

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 Sometimes one has a mental picture of a place - and it often is very different in reality. Rishikesh lived up to all my expectations. It is a small city- can be seen in a day. But one really should...... 

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RISHIKESH- THE HOME OF SAGE RAIBHYA RISHI!!!!

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 According to mythology, the sage Raibhya Rishi sat on the banks of the Ganga and performed severe penance. He was rewarded when the lord appeared in the form of Rishikesh, thus giving the place its...... 

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Rishikesh

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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...... 

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Rishikesh

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 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... 

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Rishikesh(Under construction)

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 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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