Attractions
If you are going to Rishikesh, then definitely visit Neergarh Waterfall. This waterfall is very beautiful and tourists come from far and wide to see it. This waterfall is also called Neer Guddu. The water of this waterfall falling down from the rocks looks very beautiful and spreads a mesmerizing shade. Due to which this waterfall becomes the first choice of tourists in summer.
Lying by the holy Ganga River, Triveni Ghat (a river bank) is a sacred ghat that is used mainly for bathing by the pilgrims. The most popular attraction of this ghat is the everyday event of event Ganga Aarti where River Goddess Ganga is worshipped on a daily basis. This event is also termed as Maha Aarti. A huge, amazing and memorable affair, this prayer ceremony is attended by a huge number of devotees as well as visitors.
One of the most popular bathing spots in Rishikesh, Triveni ghat is the confluence of three holy rivers- Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. However, the ghat lies by river Ganges. During the aarti, the priests hold a huge lamp containing several oil-lit diyas and rotate their hands in circular motion, worshipping the River. This action is accompanied by bells, beating drums, and chanting of bhajans. In the end, diyas (earthen lamps) are kept on flower-filled leaf boats and are released into the holy waters.
Ganga Aarti at Parmarth
In Rishikesh, at evening you can find many people offering aarti to Ganges, but the most famous place for Ganga Aarti is Parmarth Niketan Ashram. The distance from kyarki resort to Parmarth Niketan is 12.5 km. It is famous for its Ganga Aarti at dusk among the tourists as well as devotees.
One of the most well-known ashrams in Rishikesh is Parmarth Niketan Ashram, which is situated on the banks of the Ganges amid the lush Himalayan foothills. The ashram specialises in yoga, meditation, and other natural healing modalities in addition to conventional ayurveda medical treatment. In 1942, Pujya Swami Shukdevanandji Maharaj established the ashram.
Kunjapuri Devi Temple
Kunjapuri Devi Temple is temple of immense importance of Hindu religion. The distance from kyarki resort to kunjapuri devi temple is 17 km. Located at an height of 1676 mtrs on a hill, Kunjapuri Devi Temple is one of the 52 Shaktipeeth in Uttarakhand. Kunjapuri Devi Temple also offers panoramic views of snow capped mountains and peaks such as Swarga Rohini, Gangotri, Banderpunch and Chaukhamba.
