Tourist attractions in rishikesh
The foothill town on the banks of the holy Ganges, Rishikesh is the gateway to the beautiful Garhwal on the Himalayas. At an altitude of 1360 ft above sea level, Rishikesh is located on the Tehri-Garhwal region in Uttaranchal. It is believed that Lord Vishnu vanquished the demon Madhu at this place and hence is an important place for the Hindu pilgrims from all over the world. Most secular tourists like to visit Rishikesh from Hardwar. However, for the pilgrims, it is different. In fact the tourist attractions in Rishikesh are various, making the place worth spending a night or two in. Below is a list of tourist attractions in Rishikesh.
Attractions in Rishikesh
Lakshman Jhula - a prime tourist attraction in Rishikesh the Lakshman Jhula is a landmark in Rishikesh. The bridge is a suspension iron bridge, over the Ganges. The view from the bridge, especially during the high current of the river below, is awesome. You can enjoy the spectacular surroundings and the cool breeze from the River while from the bridge. You can also take a boat ride and view the bridge from the boat while feeding the fish in the river.
Ram Jhula- another suspended bridge between Shivanand Ashram and Sawarg Ashram, Ram Jhula has been named after Laxman's elder brother Ram.
Bharat Mandir: this temple was built in 12th century by Adiguru Shankracharya, the Hindu saint. This is the oldest temples in Rishikesh and is located on the bank of river Ganges, in the old town and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, whose idol, carved out of a single 'Salagram', stands here.
Rishikund: Legend has it that, the river Goddess Yamuna, being pleased with the saint Kubz, filled this tank with water.
Nilkanth Mahadeo: The Hindu mythology has it that when the ocean was being churned out for "amrit" by the gods and the demons, it was venom that first oozed out. Lord Shiva swallowed the venom at this spot, and the place got its name from that event.
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