What to do and see in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites

September 4, 2021 Venice Greaves

The holy city of Rishikesh, in the base of the Himalayas, holds deep cultural and spiritual significance for local Hindus. Sacred rivers and mountains set the scene for yoga and reflective hikes, and rafting here is an absolute must. The Beatles got in touch with their Eastern spiritual side here, writing several songs during a 1968 stint at a local ashram.
Restaurants in Rishikesh

1. Bhootnath Temple

Rishikesh India +91 88949 17116
Excellent
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

Bhootnath Temple

2. Swarg Ashram

Rishikesh India
Excellent
55%
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4.5 based on 110 reviews

Swarg Ashram

Reviewed By Uttarakhand-Travel1 - Haldwani, India

Swarg Ashram is also known as Shri 108 Baba kali Kamli Wale Swami Atam Prakash Ji situated in picturesque surrounding and the left bank of the Ganges between Rishikesh and Laxman Jhula. The area is also known as the “Ground Zero” which is surrounded by Ashram and Temples and the spot where from ages of yore the famous yogi and rishis have been doing the Tapasya from the ancient times.

3. Triveni Ghat

Rishikesh 249201 India https://dehradun.gov.in/tourist-place/dehradun/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,662 reviews

Triveni Ghat

Reviewed By yoga4good - Toronto, Canada

Incredible Aarti ceremony on the banks of the Ganges was beautuful, interesting and a moving spiritual experience.

4. Sivananda Ashram

Near Ram Jhula, Rishikesh 249137 India
Excellent
70%
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26%
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4.5 based on 133 reviews

Sivananda Ashram

Reviewed By StephanieNederland - Wijk aan Zee, The Netherlands

This is a beautiful and peaceful ashram to visit in Rishikesh. There is a bookshop with books and CD's of Swami Sivananda.

5. Bharat Mandir

Center Of The City On The Banks Of Ganga River, Rishikesh India
Excellent
52%
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4.5 based on 54 reviews

Bharat Mandir

6. Kunjapuri Devi Temple

Hindolakhal Rd, Rishikesh India [email protected]
Excellent
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4.5 based on 272 reviews

Kunjapuri Devi Temple

Kunjapuri Devi Temple is one of the most revered Shakti Peeths of Goddess Shakti in Garhwal Himalayas. This is an ancient temple located at about 1600 meters height. Beauty of this place is, you can see snow-clad white Himalayas and river Ganga (Ganges) from the same peak. The place popular for beautiful sunrise view with the Sun rising from behind the Himalayan peaks. Yogi Arwind Ashram and Kunjapuri Guest house are the places of accommodation. This place is perfect location for yoga, meditation, quiet retreats etc.

Reviewed By PurnamAdah - Jena, Germany

A small and beautiful Temple with amazing heights and views of mighty Himalayan mountains. Quiet and full of spunky and loving monkeys (just watch your bags, because the monkeys will steal your stuff, lol!).

7. Parmarth Niketan Ashram

Geeta Bhavan Rd Number 3 Ram Jhula, Rishikesh 249201 India http://www.parmarth.org/aarti/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 560 reviews

Parmarth Niketan Ashram

Reviewed By fw12015 - Wiesbaden, Germany

Nice Temple with direct access to the Ganga which is near by Ram Juhla. It is a beautiful and relaxing place with a great view on the Gange to the right and left. This calm an peaceful place is ideal to come to a rest and relax or meditate for a while and watch the Ganga stream by.

8. Gurdwara Sri Hemkund Sahib

Muni-Ki-Reti, Rishikesh India http://shrihemkuntsahib.com/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

Gurdwara Sri Hemkund Sahib

Reviewed By BantakalDotCom - Udupi, India

Me my wife and kid visited this Gurdwara in May 2018. As I entered, it reminded us of the Golden Temple, Amritsar. Almost same vibe, peaceful and langar hall where we can have free very tasty food, accommodation rooms are there to stay and other facilities also there. Beautifully designed and well-maintained gurudwara in Rishikesh. Walkable distance from main bus stand of Rishikesh.

9. Shri Satya Sai Ghaat

Lakshman Jhula, Rishikesh India
Excellent
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Shri Satya Sai Ghaat

Reviewed By RajeshS828 - Greater Noida, India

Shri Satya Sai ghat is located near Laxman Jhula. It is very neat and less crowded as compared to other ghats. There are beautiful idols of goddess Ganga and Shiv and Vishnu gods. The ghat is peaceful and one can spend hours sitting and enjoying the calm and soothing environment that the area offers.

10. Swarg Niwas Temple

Rishikesh India +91 88949 17116
Excellent
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4.0 based on 29 reviews

Swarg Niwas Temple

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