Location: Rishikesh
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The holy city of Rishikesh, in the base of the Himalayas, holds deep cultural and spiritual significance for local Hindus. Sacred rivers and mountains set the scene for yoga and reflective hikes, and rafting here is an absolute must. The Beatles got in touch with their Eastern spiritual side here, writing several songs during a 1968 stint at a local ashram.
Restaurants in Rishikesh
1. Triveni Ghat
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4.5 based on 1,662 reviews
Reviewed By yoga4good - Toronto, Canada
Incredible Aarti ceremony on the banks of the Ganges was beautuful, interesting and a moving spiritual experience.
2. Sivananda Ashram
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4.5 based on 133 reviews
Reviewed By StephanieNederland - Wijk aan Zee, The Netherlands
This is a beautiful and peaceful ashram to visit in Rishikesh. There is a bookshop with books and CD's of Swami Sivananda.
3. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ashram
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4.5 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By VictoriajAdams - London, United Kingdom
Took some amazing photos here of both stunning scenery, views of the Ganga, trees and graffiti art in the Beatles Ashram (and home of Transendental Meditation).
4. Kunjapuri Devi Temple
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4.5 based on 272 reviews
Kunjapuri Devi Temple is one of the most revered Shakti Peeths of Goddess Shakti in Garhwal Himalayas. This is an ancient temple located at about 1600 meters height. Beauty of this place is, you can see snow-clad white Himalayas and river Ganga (Ganges) from the same peak. The place popular for beautiful sunrise view with the Sun rising from behind the Himalayan peaks. Yogi Arwind Ashram and Kunjapuri Guest house are the places of accommodation. This place is perfect location for yoga, meditation, quiet retreats etc.
Reviewed By PurnamAdah - Jena, Germany
A small and beautiful Temple with amazing heights and views of mighty Himalayan mountains. Quiet and full of spunky and loving monkeys (just watch your bags, because the monkeys will steal your stuff, lol!).
5. Vashishta Gufa
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4.5 based on 220 reviews
Reviewed By 9971600663 - Ghaziabad District, India
Category : History/ Religion Ideal Time -1-1:30 Hrs / Rating 4.5 Out 5 Vashistha cave : Located 25 Km from Rishikesh on Badrinath road -Ancient Cave Where Great Sage Vashistha Medicated , As per Hindu Mythology sage vashistha was a manas putra of lord brahma and one of the seven great Sages.Vashistha Gufa is popular among Visitor come for Deep Meditation.it has a shivlinga in it and near there a swami purshottamanand Ashram which manages the cave . To reach this cave, one has to climb a flight of around 200 steps. Timming 7 Am to 6 Pm (Closed 12 Noon To 3 Pm ).
6. Neer Garh Waterfall
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4.5 based on 250 reviews
Reviewed By nikitat534
Must visit , so calm serene natural beauty , totally loved it . The hike is a decent workout too.Go for it !
7. Parmarth Niketan Ashram
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4.5 based on 560 reviews
Reviewed By fw12015 - Wiesbaden, Germany
Nice Temple with direct access to the Ganga which is near by Ram Juhla. It is a beautiful and relaxing place with a great view on the Gange to the right and left. This calm an peaceful place is ideal to come to a rest and relax or meditate for a while and watch the Ganga stream by.
8. The Beatles Ashram
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4.0 based on 809 reviews
Reviewed By VIPIN_GOEL_TP_Impex - New Delhi, India
The Beatles Ashram is also known as ‘Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ashram’ or ‘84 Kutiya’ or ‘Chaurasi Kutia’. It became popular with Beatles name after the rock band came here for to study meditation in 1968. The ashram is situated on eastern bank of river Ganga, opposite Muni Ki Reti, it is around 1km from the new bridge Janki Setu (or Sita Pul) opened in Nov., 2020 downstream Ram Jhula. If you going by car, park your car in new parking developed on western bank of Ganga at Janki Setu. Then walk from there around 1km. The Ashram was setup in 1960s. During the 1960s and 1970s, as the International Academy of Meditation, it was the training centre for students of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who devised the Transcendental Meditation Technique (TMT). The Ashram was abandoned in 1990 and later taken care by Forest Deptt. It is the part of Rajaji Tiger Reserve. Entry ticket for Indian is INR 150 and for Students is INR 40. Foreigners have to pay a lot. If you are interested in the Beatles or Maharishi Mahesh Yogi ji, this place will be worth visiting. Ruins of old buildings, scattered meditation kutias, 84 Kutias building, kitchen, post office, printing press, Meditation Hall, living rooms are there. One can see the graffiti on the walls, still looking alive and takes you to 1960s. View of Ganga from top of the hill is amazing. Some exhibits having photographs about TMT, Yogi ji, The Beatles. Animals and birds are displayed here. A small canteen serving snacks, tea, coffee, soft drinks is worth sitting there.
9. Ram Jhula
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4.0 based on 1,025 reviews
Reviewed By soumyars88 - Rourkela, India
Ram Jhula is for walking and two wheeler vehicle but not for four wheeler.It is over the Ganges river,connecting both sides. Mountains are sourrounding this place, View from the bridge is awsome specially the river rafting view.You can find temples on both sides, also take holy bath in the river ganges.
10. Lakshman Jhula Bridge
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4.0 based on 2,158 reviews
Reviewed By 9971600663 - Ghaziabad District, India
Category : History Ideal Time -2-2:30 Hrs / Rating 4.3 Out 5 Lakshman Jhula : Lakshman Jhula is an iron suspension bridge over the holy river Ganga at Rishikesh. A famous landmark place in Rishikesh, Lakshman Jhula is 450 feet in length connecting Pauri district with Tehri district. Lakshman Jhula also offers a panoramic view of river Ganga and Rishikesh city having a number of temples.Trayambakeshwar temple , Sachha Akhileswar mahadev Temple , Lakshaman temple and Sri RaghuNathji’s Temple are the major Temples Located Near lakshman Jhula
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