Walking Tour Of Rishikesh City

Travelers who are looking to explore what Rishikesh has to offer but don't have plenty of time will benefit from this two hour jaunt into the city's history and most famous sights. Starting with Trimbakeshwar Temple, you'll met your guide and begin your tour. Explore the ancient temple and discover why it's often called the holiest temple in all of India. This is followed by a trip to the famous Laxman Jhula, a suspension bridge of great beauty over the River Ganga, where Rishikesh's cityscape looks splendid over the water. Upon crossing the bridge, you head to the Maharani Sri Vidyawati Kuor, one of the famous landmarks and temples of the city, as well as the Dharamraj Temple. After a trip to the city's Gaushala, you head to the Rishikesh View Point for a splendid panorama of the cityscape in all its splendor. The tour then takes you to Ganga Beach for a relaxing stroll and watching the waters lap upon the shore, before you head to the city's Gita Bhawan, a riverfront ashram, or place of spiritual study. The tour ends at the Parmath Niketan Aarti Sthal during the evenings, where you'll be able to see a true Ganga aarti ceremony, which is a cultural experience to remember.