Rishikesh Tour Packages

TOUR OVERVIEW:

The town with a rustic touch is surely going to ignite the spiritual fire in you. This beautiful place is also known as the Yoga Capital of India and is situated in the convergence of the Ganga and Chandrabhaga rivers. The best time to visit Rishikesh (Hub of Temples) is from September to June. This place is a combination of both the spiritual fire of devotion and also the adrenaline pumping of the thrilling adventures.

This place offers it’s visitors splendid beauty as well as allows them to have some spine chilling adventure which are surely going to set the raw hearts on fire. The most attractive feature of this place is that it has something to offer for every generation. The elder ones can find peace in the temples while the younger ones have a lot of things to do in Rishikesh for instance some thrilling activities like bungee jumping, river rafting and trekking where as the middle aged can enjoy the soul stirring beauty amidst the snowcapped hills.

Over the years things to do in Rishikesh has increased and it has also become the favorite camping spot of campers, not leaving behind the normal pilgrims to whom Rishikesh provides what they want. The place is full of the things that a nature loving visitor wants to witness at a place, starting from the crowd of pilgrims or youngsters having gala time at the popular cafes and further more, all these while hearing the peaceful bells of the temples nearby.

BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN RISHIKESH:

• The Lakshman Jhula – The world famous Lakshman Jhula is a bridge hanging across the river Ganga that connects the two villages namely – Tapovan of the Tehri Garhwal District and the Jonk village in the Pauri Garhwal District.

The entire Lakshman Jhula is 450m long and set at an elevation of 70 feet from the river. This jhula ignites a wide amount of curiosity amongst the tourist because of the mythological associations with it. It is believed that Lord Ram’s brother Lakshman crossed the river at the same sight where the jhula stands today, mystically and majestically for the visitors to witness.

• The Ram Jhula  - The Ram Jhula is a relatively new addition to Rishikesh. Ram Jhula was built in 1986 and is an iron suspension bridge over the river of Ganges (Sacred River of Hindus) and situated at Muni Ki Reti in Rishikesh of Uttarakhand. The bridge is similar in design and using same technology but bigger than the more popular Lakshman Jhula. Travellers can get amazing view of Ganges from the Ram Jhula and click amazing pictures of boats floating on it.

• The Neelkantha Mahadeva Temple -  The famous temple is devoted to Lord Shiva and is even named after him 'Neelkantha' as he is otherwise known. This is also one of the best places to visit in Rishikesh. The ancient temple is of high spiritual significance and is always full of pilgrims from around the world.

• Triveni Ghat – Visiting Rishikesh and ‘not being a part of’ or failing to witness the Maha arti on this pure ghat is surely going to be a major miss. Our company Sushant Travels works to be the best when it comes to Rishikesh Tour packages.

The Maha Arti happens every evening at the Triveni Ghat and this place also plays a vital role in the Hindu mythology as mentioned in the epics Ramayana and Mahabharata. In addition to this, the ground is also considered to be the cremation ghat for Lord Krishna.  Many people take dip into the holy water of the Ganges from this ghat and even offer so many things like milk to the river. They believe that they are repenting for their sins.

• Geeta Bhavan – The Geeta Bhavan is also known as the Guru Shri Ram Dukh Daasji. It is a vast spacious complex located on the foothills of the Himalayas, along the bank of River Ganga. In addition to large airy halls and conference rooms, the place has over 1000 of rooms which are available for free for the devotees to stay. It also holds religious significance as it is the home to the Bhagwat Gita which is a symbol of the ancient Vedas and epics.

The devotees can even get simple vegetarian food at pocket friendly prices so that they don’t have any problem while staying here. A banyan tree is also present at the complex which has witnessed the souls of so many saints. All in all the Geeta Bhavan is a pious flow of devotees coming for pilgrimage and it even gives holy vibes to the devotees.

The sights like Gangotri, Yamnotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath will surely leave you awestruck with it’s beauty. It is even believed that the holy Ganges has its roots here. Try taking a dip in the holy water and feel the spiritual fire inside you.

THINGS TO DO IN RISHIKESH:

You can also perform a number of thrilling adventures like camping, river rafting, bungee jumping, trekking etc which adds to the list of things to do in Rishikesh. Some other attractions are:

• Rock Climbing – The place Kaudiyala is one of the most ideal place for rock climbing. Surrounded by dense forests on all sides it even offers river rafting tracks. These adventure sports are organized by the camping facilities around the place.

• Bunjee Jumping – Not so surprisingly, taking into account all the adventurous sports Rishikesh has to offer it has also earned the reputation of being ' the adventure capital of India’  and one of the top adventures is bungee jumping in this region.

• River Rafting – Flow with the speed of water and let your heart skip a beat to feel the amaze of the running river. Done with all the safety precautions it is a must try.

Sushant Travels is on the forefront when it comes to Rishikesh Tour packages. We work to provide you the best facilities so that you have a hassle free journey through out. We even provide you transportation facilities according to the members travelling in a group.