# The 10 best places to visit in Rishikesh

The suspension bridges, ashrams, Ganga Aarti and adventure of the yoga capital: travel guides' favourite spots.

- 21 votes · 13 items
- May 30, 2025 · globetrotter_grumpy
- https://even.best/en/l/659/the-10-best-places-to-visit-in-rishikesh

## Top 10

1. **Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat** (3 · ▲3 ▼0) — Grand evening ceremony on the banks of the Ganges.
2. **Beatles Ashram (Chaurasi Kutia)** (3 · ▲3 ▼0) — Where the Beatles stayed and wrote songs in 1968, now covered in graffiti.
3. **Ram Jhula** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — 750-foot suspension bridge across the Ganges.
4. **Neelkanth Mahadev Temple** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — Ancient Shiva temple in the hills.
5. **Kunjapuri Devi Temple** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — Hilltop temple with sunrise views over the Himalayas.
6. **Bungee jumping near Shivpuri** (1 · ▲2 ▼1) — India's highest bungee jump at Mohan Chatti.
7. **Lakshman Jhula** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Rishikesh's iconic historic suspension bridge, surrounded by cafés and temples.
8. **River rafting on the Ganges** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Rafting from Shivpuri, the most popular in India.
9. **Neer Garh Waterfall** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Waterfall in the forest a few km from Lakshman Jhula.
10. **Rajaji National Park** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Home to Asian elephants, tigers and leopards.
11. **Parmarth Niketan Ashram** (0 · ▲1 ▼1) — One of the largest ashrams, famous for its evening aarti.
12. **Geeta Bhavan** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — The old ashram on the banks of Ganga in Swargashram, where Geeta Press books are available.
13. **Trimbakeshwar Temple** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — 13 Storey Temple near Lakshman Jhula, also known as Terah Manzil Temple.

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