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This suspended iron bridge was build in 1939 and has been a major attraction among the tourists. Ram Jhula- The other suspended Iron bridge was recently constructed between Shivanand Ashram and Sawarg Ashram. |
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One can find numerous temples here. This place has the eating joints and shops where one can do shopping. The beautiful statues in the area mesmerise the visitors. |
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| § Gita Bhawan |
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This newly constructed building is famous for its attractive paintings and statues from the Hindu mythology. Situated just across the Lakshman Jhula. |
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This is a bathing ghat. Daily in the morning and evening there are thousands who take bath here and enjoy the Maha Aarti being performed. It very soothing to sit on the banks of the river and enjoy the cool breeze from the river. |
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| Weekend Getaways Around Rishikesh |
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| § Dehradun |
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Dehradun is just 40 kms from Rishikesh. Dehradun is one of the old cities of India. Also known as the 'Abode of Sage Drona,' Dehradun has always been an important center of Garhwal ruler, which was conquered by the British. The headquarters of many National Institutes like ONGC, Survey of India, IIP, etc. are located in the city. |
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| § Mussoorie |
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At a distance of 60 kms is Mussoorie. Mussoorie is a popular destination for tourist throughout the year with its green hills, varied flora &C fauna & Infrastructure enough to accommodate hordes of rourists jostling for it to escape the heat if the plains. |
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| § Haridwar |
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At a distance of 24 kms is Haridwar. Gateway to the four pilgrimages in the Uttrakhand region, is located on the foot hills of Shivaliks. |
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| § Valley of Flowers |
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The famous Valley of Flowers with the largest concentration of various species of wild flowers is off the Rishikesh-Badrinath road, 16 kms from Govindghat. |
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Chila is just 20 kms from Rishikesh. The whole place is covered with forests and provides very pleasant environment. Government has declared Chila a sanctuary. A canal from Ganga feeds the reservoir where one can spot many animals. |
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Crowded with sadhus with long matted hair and pilgrims from all over the globe, Rishikesh is the birthplace of yoga. It attracts thousands of tourists every year, who come to seek mental peace in the midst of the humdrum of modern life. The various ghats and temples assist the human spirit in its endeavor to be one with the ultimate source of all creations. It is also an attraction for the ones in search of adventure and passion. It
spreads on the right banks of the Ganges, at its confluence with the Chandrabhaga stream.