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Lakshman Jhula market in Rishikesh with local shops, pedestrians, and street activity near the Ganga

Lakshman Jhula Market: Complete Shopping & Walking Guide in Rishikesh

Lakshman Jhula Market is one of the most alive, walked-through, and talked-about places in Rishikesh. It is not a conventional bazaar with long rows of identical shops. Instead, it is a narrow, constantly moving market that blends spirituality, travel culture, local life, and global influence into one continuous experience. Located right next to the iconic suspension bridge, Lakshman Jhula Market is...

Early morning at Triveni Ghat in Rishikesh with locals near the Ganga before crowds arrive

Triveni Ghat Ganga Aarti Explained: Timing, Reality, and Experience

The Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat is one of the most visible daily rituals in Rishikesh, but it is also one of the most misunderstood. Unlike the quieter, ashram-led ceremonies upstream, this aarti unfolds at a busy riverfront where pilgrimage, daily life, and tourism overlap. Held every evening on the banks of the Ganga, it reflects how faith operates in a living town rather than a secluded spiritual...