Rishikesh - Travel in India

Tourist spots :

Lakshman Jhula: This is a bridge made out of steel wires made in 1939, over the river Ganges. This bridge swings from side to side. This bridge is 150 meters above sea level. Once you cross this bridge, you reach Swarg Ashram.

Ram Jhula: Near Swarg Ashram this is another swinging bridge which was made a few years back. This is also called Shivanand Jhula.

Triveni Ghat: This is where people come to bathe in the river. Many sit on the steps and gaze at the beauty of the Ganges before them. Surrounding it are many temples.

Temple of Bharat: The oldest and most talked about spot of Rishikesh is the temple of Bharat.

Swarg Ashram: This place is full of Ashrams and temples. The spiritual atmosphere here calms many souls. Plenty of stores and restaurants are found around here.

Neelkanth Mahadev: 12 kms from Rishikesh is this temple at a height of 1700 metres where there is a peaceful and calm forest.

Narendra Nagar: 15 kms away on the Tehri-Chamba Road, is a small town known for its historical memories. The ruler of Tehri Kingdom Narendra Shah founded it. The palace is exotic.

Kunjapuri: Close to Narendra Nagar, 7000 feet above sea level, this pilgrim center is surrounded by the jungles of Banj Burans. Its peaks and valleys are worth a view.

Dev Prayag: Situated on the Rishikesh -Badrinath road, this mountainous spot is the place where the rivers Alaknanda and Bhagirathi meet. When they flow out of here, they are together called the Ganga. An old temple of Ram here is well known.