Hire Rishikesh Sightseeing Taxi Package A place always known for its religious significance, Rishikesh is now a hot destination for adventure lovers. Be it white water rafting, Kayaking, Paragliding or Bungee Jumping, Rishikesh offers all these in its itinerary. Rishikesh is made up of two words " Hrishika" means Senses and "Isha" which means Lord. Hence Rishikesh means Lord of Senses )or Lord VIshnu.. Rishikesh is broadly divided into five parts- Rishikesh town, Muni-ki-Reti, Sivananda Nagar, Ram and LakshmanJhulla and Swargashram. Rishikesh has a very old history. It is believed that Lord Ram did his penance here for killing Brahmin Ravan, the king of Lanka. Lakshman, brother of Lord Ram, is believed to have crossed the river Ganga using jute ropes at a point, where the present "LakshmanJhula" Stands. Jute ropes were replaced by suspension bridge in 1889 by the British. The holy river Ganga flows through Rishikesh. It is here that the river leaves Mountains and enters Plains of Northern India. The town have very ancient temples which are believed to have been established by AdiShankaracharya like Bharat Mandir, LakshmanMandir, ShatrughanMandir. Rishikesh is famous for its Spirituality, Yoga and Meditation. It is home to many spiritual leaders of Hinduism. Many ashrams and Yoga centres give lessons on Yoga and meditation. Millions of tourists visit this place every year. Ganga Arti at TriveniGhat is very popular with tourists.
Rishikesh is regarded very holy city by the Hindus and is vegetarian by Law. Places of Interests in Rishikesh • • • • • • • • •
TriveniGhat Bharat Mandir Rishikund LaxmanJhula Ram Jhula GeetaBhawan NeelkanthMahadev Kaudiyala Lakshman Temple
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