Being a sacred destination Rishikesh has ample sightseeing locations. Surrounded by mountains, ashrams and temples and Ganges here is a list of must-visit destinations.
1: Laxman Jhula: Laxman Jhula is one of the famous hanging bridges across the holy river Ganga. It has been one of the centers for tourist attraction since its inception.
2: Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan and Triveni Ghat is distinctively famous:
Every day in the evening time an offering is made to the Goddess Ganga, also affectionately referred to as Maa Ganga, goddess of the holiest river in India
3: Jumping Heights:
This place is known for its adventure activity that are as Bunjee jumping, flying foxes, giant swings.
4: Ram Jhula: Ram jhula is another hanging bridge across the Ganges.
5: Neelkanth Mahadev Temple: This temple has an ancient story behind its inception.
6: Triveni Ghat: On the bank of the Ganges and one of the milestones in the marine drive starting from the barrage In the Evening innumerable lamps floating along the riverbank can be seen.
7: Parmarth Niketan: is another spiritual ashram located on the bank of the holy Ganges, it has millions of devotees who visit the ashram in search of a peaceful atmosphere.
8: Rishikund is a holy pond located near Raghunath temple in Rishikesh.
9: Tera Manzil Temple: This 13-floor temple is located near Laxman jhula.Also known as Trimbakeshwar Temple
10: Vashistha Cave or Vashistha Gufa is an ancient cave where great Sage Vashistha meditated
11: Sivananda Ashram: Located near Ram jhula, this place has its own religious value.
12: Beatles Ashram: also known as chaurasi kutiya opposite to muni ki reti in Rishikesh, the ashram gain international attention when the English band Beatles gain meditation training there
13:Neer Garh Waterfall
The scenic view of the Neer Garh Waterfall is seemingly adorable. Located at the outskirts of the city center, Neer Garh Waterfalls is all surrounded by dense green valleys
14: Geeta Bhawan: located at the banks of holy river Ganga in Swargashram, Rishikesh
15: Patna Waterfall:
13 km from Rishikesh Railway Station and 6.5 km from Lakshman Jhula, Patna Waterfall is located at Patna village on Neelkanth Temple Road in Uttarakhand.