If you’re planning river rafting in Rishikesh for the first time, safety is probably your biggest concern—and rightly so. While rafting looks thrilling, many first-timers wonder whether it’s actually safe, especially on a natural river like the Ganga. The short answer is: yes, river rafting in Rishikesh is safe—when done legally, with trained guides, and on approved routes.The long answer...
Vashishta Gufa is one of the quietest and most inward-facing spiritual spaces associated with Rishikesh. Unlike riverfront ghats or busy ashrams, this ancient cave is known for silence rather than spectacle. Located on a secluded stretch of the Ganga, it represents an older rhythm of spiritual practice — one that values withdrawal, contemplation, and minimalism. For travelers who want to understand...
Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is one of the most revered Shiva shrines connected with Rishikesh, yet it feels distinctly removed from the town’s riverfront rhythm. Set deep inside forested hills above the Ganga valley, the temple is visited as much for its spiritual meaning as for the journey required to reach it. Unlike ghats or ashrams that blend into everyday life, this temple stands apart — physically,...
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...
Bhootnath Temple is one of the lesser-known yet deeply respected Shiva temples in Rishikesh. It does not draw crowds like the riverfront ashrams or famous ghats, and it does not feature prominently in guidebooks. What it offers instead is quiet continuity—a place where local faith has remained unchanged despite the rapid transformation of Rishikesh around it. Dedicated to Lord Shiva in his fierce and...
Parmarth Niketan is not simply a place you visit—it is a place where people live a spiritual discipline. Among the many spiritual institutions in Rishikesh, Parmarth Niketan holds a unique position as one of the most respected and active ashrams, known for its emphasis on prayer, service, yoga, and inner transformation. Situated on the banks of the sacred Ganga, Parmarth Niketan attracts seekers from...
Beatles Ashram, officially known as Chaurasi Kutia, is one of the most quietly powerful places in Rishikesh. It is not a conventional tourist attraction, nor is it a functioning ashram anymore. What draws people here is not ritual or instruction, but atmosphere—a sense of pause, reflection, and historical depth that still lingers among its abandoned meditation huts and forest paths. Located inside...
Bajrang Setu is the newly constructed bridge built as a permanent replacement for the historic Lakshman Jhula, which was closed in 2019 due to serious structural safety concerns. For travelers returning to Rishikesh after a gap, this change often causes confusion. Bajrang Setu now performs the role Lakshman Jhula once did—connecting the two spiritual and cultural halves of the town across the...
If you’re planning river rafting in Rishikesh, knowing what to wear is just as important as choosing the right rafting route. The wrong clothing can make your experience uncomfortable, unsafe, or even cut short—especially for first-timers. Unlike casual water activities, rafting on the Ganga involves cold water, strong currents, and long exposure to sunlight. This guide explains exactly what to...
Triveni Ghat is not just another riverside spot in Rishikesh. It is one of the most spiritually charged places in the town, deeply woven into the daily religious life of pilgrims, locals, and visiting devotees. For centuries, people have come here not to sightsee, but to pray, bathe, and connect with something larger than themselves. Located along the sacred Ganga, Triveni Ghat is believed to be the...
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