Lord Shiva • Neelkanth Mahadev • Uttarakhand
Rishikesh
Rishikesh, the Yoga Capital of the World, sits where the Ganga rushes out of the mountains. Walk the iconic Ram Jhula and Laxman J...
About Rishikesh
Rishikesh, the Yoga Capital of the World, sits where the Ganga rushes out of the mountains. Walk the iconic Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula, attend the Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat or Parmarth Niketan, and climb to Neelkanth Mahadev where Shiva is said to have drunk the poison of the samudra manthan. It is also the first halt of every Char Dham road yatra.
Must-See & Highlights
Practical Travel Tips
- 1Neelkanth is a 32 km hill drive from Rishikesh — leave early
- 2Shivratri and Shravan Mondays see huge crowds at Neelkanth
- 3The jhulas are pedestrian only — cars park at Ram Jhula / Tapovan
- 4Combine with Haridwar for a perfect 2-day trip
Nearby Temples & Places
Best Time to Visit
September – April | Rafting Oct–Jun
Darshan Timings
Neelkanth: 5 AM – 7 PM | Triveni Ghat Aarti ~6:30 PM
Distance
25 km from Haridwar | 240 km from Delhi
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