Rishikesh Excursions

Rishikesh - Excursion : Places nearby Rishikesh

Kunjapuri Temple - Sun Set Or Sun Rise

Drive to Kunja Puri, one of the thitrteen most important Goddesses of Shivalik range, the lower Himalayas. One can witness excellent  sunrise or  sun set on the Greater Himalayan Peaks and the vast Indo Gangetic plains . One can see almost all the peaks of Garhwal Himalayas from here e.g Banderpunch (6316 Mts) , Swarga Rohini (6252 Mts) Gangotri ( 6672 mts) Chaukhamba (7138 mts) etc.

Vashishtha Goofa

One hour drive from Rishikesh up river is situated Vasishtha Goofa , where famous saint vasishtha meditaed on the banks of the Ganges. The cave is very peaceful and is a perfect place for meditation.