Rishikesh is a perfect weekend trip location if you are a mountain person and want to go to Uttrakhand. Just next to Haridwar and on the way to mountains, Rishikesh is a base for many fun activities and tourist spots. Let us see what all you should never miss when you are in Rishikesh.
Rafting
If you are an adventure lover and would love to explore water rafting, there is no better place to do that than Rishikesh. Perfect natural surroundings, professionals, and affordable experience, this place has everything you could want.
The Lakshman Jhula
It is a popular tourist spot in the heart of Rishikesh. This hanging bridge across the river Ganga connects two villages – Tapovan in the Tehri Garhwal district and Jonk in the Pauri Garhwal district. However, now it is closed as there were many safety concerns growing. You can find a new glass bridge in the future that is going to be built adjacent to Lakshman Jhula.
Triveni Ghat
Confluence three holy rivers of India – Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati, Triveni Ghat is one of the biggest and most famous river sides in Rishikesh. There is a beautiful Ganga aarti experience that one can witness every evening.
Ganga Aarti
If you are up for a surreal spiritual experience, you must look forward to attending this holy ritual performed on the ghats of Rishikesh in the evening at the time of dusk. The most famous ghats are Parmath Niketan Ghat and Triveni Ghat.
Cliff Jumping
Another adventurous experience that you may love in Rishikesh is cliff jumping. In the lowest part of Brahmapuri stretch, you can jump from a 30-40ft high cliff in icy cold water.
Visiting Neelkanth Mahadev Temple
One of the most popular Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, this temple can be found in Pauri Garhwal region, Distanced 7km away from the Swarg Ashram, this is one of the most-visited by the tourists in Rishikesh.