Location: Rishikesh
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What to do and see in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites
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. Bhootnath Temple
2. Swarg Ashram
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 110 reviews
Reviewed By Uttarakhand-Travel1 - Haldwani, India
Swarg Ashram is also known as Shri 108 Baba kali Kamli Wale Swami Atam Prakash Ji situated in picturesque surrounding and the left bank of the Ganges between Rishikesh and Laxman Jhula. The area is also known as the “Ground Zero” which is surrounded by Ashram and Temples and the spot where from ages of yore the famous yogi and rishis have been doing the Tapasya from the ancient times.
3. Triveni Ghat
Overall Ratings
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.
4. Sivananda Ashram
Overall Ratings
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.
5. Bharat Mandir
6. Kunjapuri Devi Temple
Overall Ratings
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!).
7. Parmarth Niketan Ashram
Overall Ratings
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. Gurdwara Sri Hemkund Sahib
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By BantakalDotCom - Udupi, India
Me my wife and kid visited this Gurdwara in May 2018. As I entered, it reminded us of the Golden Temple, Amritsar. Almost same vibe, peaceful and langar hall where we can have free very tasty food, accommodation rooms are there to stay and other facilities also there. Beautifully designed and well-maintained gurudwara in Rishikesh. Walkable distance from main bus stand of Rishikesh.
9. Shri Satya Sai Ghaat
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By RajeshS828 - Greater Noida, India
Shri Satya Sai ghat is located near Laxman Jhula. It is very neat and less crowded as compared to other ghats. There are beautiful idols of goddess Ganga and Shiv and Vishnu gods. The ghat is peaceful and one can spend hours sitting and enjoying the calm and soothing environment that the area offers.
