Trekking in Rishikesh
Trekking is one of the likings of most of the individuals. Rishikesh which is located beside the banks of river Ganga is containing temples, yoga ashrams, meditation centre and many other places which is an amazing experience for the visitors. Experiencing Trekking in Rishikesh Travellers can select to reside in the camps or even hotels based on their personal choice or liking where they feel most comfortable. Some of the most popular routes which an individual can select for their trekking include Waterfall Treks, Kunjapuri Temple Trek, Neelkanth Mahadev Trek and many more. These places will give you an amazing opportunity to explore these places on your foot. As you will have enough peace while travelling you can explore these places more efficiently. One can even go for trekking to the Surkanda Devi Temple which is holding its own significance there. Thereby one can say that trekking in Rishikesh is an experience where an individual can enjoy exploring newer places. It will also help the individuals in getting to know about the places in greater depth as they will be travelling through those places on their foot. This will give them a chance to get to know the importance of different places which they are exploring. Get the more information about Rishikesh rafting.
Neelkanth Trek: Nilkanth Mahadev is Temple of Lord Shiva located at a height of 1330 meters. This temple is 31 kms far from Rishikesh. The temple is very famous temple of Lord Shiva. Rishikesh to Nilkanth Mahadev is 14 kms trek. The whole way to temple is surrounded by dense forests. According to legends Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is the holy location where Lord Shiva consumed the poison which is originated during the sea churning when Gods and Demons churned the sea in order to obtain Nectar. Due to this poison Lord Shiva’s throat became blue in color. So he is known as Nilkanth here. (literally meaning the blue throated one). For this trek it is better to just trek to reach temple. Later you can return to Rishikesh by car or local shared vehicles.
Water Falls Trek: Rishikesh is surrounded by Shivalik mountain range of Himalaya. Popular waterfall trekking in Rishikesh is Neer Gaddu waterfall trekking, Garud chatti waterfall trekking, Phool chatti waterfall trekking. Its take only a half day to trek in the waterfalls. These treks are famous for natural beauty. You can also enjoy bath at waterfall.
Jhilmil Gufa Trek: Jhilmil Gufa is a small 04 hour trek near the Nilkanth Mahadev Temple. Jhilmil Gufa is a small cave is located inside the forest. There is also small temple of lord Shiva. Few sadhus are living here. Only few people visit this place. Route is not very tough. It is also safe for senior citizens. This cave is 26 kms far from Rishikesh. From Rishikesh to Nilkanth Mahadev Temple you have to drive 04 kms more. From there you have to trek 02 hours to reach here.
Kunjapuri Trek: Kunjapuri Temple is 26 kms far from Rishikesh from where you’ll find a dramatic mountain valley with sky-piercing granite cliffs, a swift glacial river, and waterfalls you can enjoy view of Haridwar, Rishikesh & Doon valley from here. Kunjapuri is at the height of 1650 meters. Temple is famous for it amazing view of shiwalik range of Himalaya. You can see snow capped mountains of Himalaya. Kunjapuri Trekking has 290 stairs so it requires 04 hours return journey.
Water Falls Trek in Rishikesh : Rishikesh is surrounded by Shivalik mountain range of Himalayas. Most waterfalls here are in the forest area so we need to go by treks. Popular waterfall treks in Rishikesh are Neer Gaddu waterfall trekk, Garud chatti waterfall trek and Phool chatti waterfall trek.
It takes only a half day to trek in the waterfalls. These treks are famous for their natural beauty. You can also enjoy bathe at waterfall.