Laxman Jhula & Ram Jhula
The iconic suspension bridges swaying over the turquoise Ganges. Walk across at sunset when the sky turns pink and temple bells mix with café music. Monkeys will try to steal your glasses,hold tight and enjoy the chaos.
Palces to visit in Rishikesh
Triveni Ghat & Evening Ganga Aarti
The largest ghat where devotees take holy dips and the spectacular evening aarti begins at 6 pm. Hundreds of diyas float downriver while priests chant and fire spins,pure magic that gives goosebumps even to non-believers.
Beatles Ashram (Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ashram)
Abandoned since 1997, now beautifully overgrown. Graffiti-covered meditation domes, silent yoga halls, and the exact room where the Fab Four wrote half the White Album. Feels like time travel.
Neelkanth Mahadev Temple
14 km up a winding forest road, perched at 5,500 ft. Legend says Shiva drank poison here,his throat turned blue. Stunning views, peacocks everywhere, and icy mountain water to drink.
Parmarth Niketan Ashram
The heart of spiritual Rishikesh. Huge riverside campus, daily yoga classes, world-famous Ganga aarti, and the 14-storey Trayambakeshwar temple. Even day visitors are welcome for meals and satsang.
Shivpuri & Byasi (rafting stretch)
16-25 km upstream. Crystal-clear river, white sand beaches, jungle on both sides. Base for rafting, camping, and the prettiest stretch of the Ganges you’ll ever see.