Wednesday, 31 May 2017

Maharishi Yogi Ashram in Rishikesh


The Beatles Ashram or Maharishi Mahesh Yogi ashram (locally known as Chaurasi kutia ashram)is one of the best places to visit in Rishikesh. It is placed on the bank of the Holy river the Ganges and it lies within the range of the beautiful Rajaji National Park of Uttarakhand. Earlier, this place was one of the best ashrams in Rishikesh where people from all over the world comes to obtain peace by learning Yoga and Meditation under the famous guru Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. This place has turned from a Yoga learning Center into a Tourist Place.

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Tuesday, 30 May 2017

Flying Fox Activity in Rishikesh


In Flying Fox, the candidates are secured by the harness and are set free from the platform. As the gravity releases them, the wire is rolled down upto a height of about 7 meters from the water surface and then pulled back. The retrieval mechanism ensures happy flying moments from launching point to lowest point at an accelerating speed of 160 Kms per hour. The cool gushing air on faces brings a tingling sensation inside the whole body. The thrilling ride ends at the lowest point with flutter and sighs.One must ensure to meet the pre-requisites for the flying fox adventure.

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Monday, 29 May 2017

Zipline Activity Adventure in Rishikesh


All this makes your experience of adventure sports all the more memorable.  Shivpuri Village is a quaint little village, 15 minutes’ drive upstream from here forms the perfect base of Rishikesh Zipline adventure.Feel the excitement as you flit away over River Ganges with a rip-roaring round of Zipline Rishikesh adventure.In this activity of around 1 hour, you will glide down a sequence of ultra-strong cables or zip lines, attached by a harness and pulley.Assemble at Shivpuri Village. Post prepping you up with safety guidelines and necessary equipment, two zip lines send you across the white water rapids at Shivpuri. Savour the view of the mighty Himalaya’s and feel the pleasant wind on your face.

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Friday, 26 May 2017

Yamunotri temple now open for public


Yamunotri temple in the state of Uttarakhand is naturally bestowed with abundant beauty and charm. At a hovering altitude of 3293 meters, Yamunotri lies adjacent to the Indo-Chinese border and is encircled by the lofty peaks on all sides. One of the holiest centers in the Hindu pantheon, this sacred abode of the Asti muni boast of so many unparallel vistas of nature.Highly revered as the origin of the majestic River Yamuna, Yamunotri is famed for its glaciers, and thermal springs that makes it one of the most important stopovers in the schedule of a Hindu pilgrim. According to Hindu tradition, Yamuna is the sister of Yama, the god of death and a holy dip in this river secures a painless death to the devotee.

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Thursday, 25 May 2017

Kunjapuri Temple: Famous for Sunrise point in Rishikesh


Kunjapuri Devi Temple is located on a hillock around 24 km away from Rishikesh. This temple is dedicated to one of the thirteen most important goddesses of Shivalik range. The temple is well-known among the travellers as it gives a beautiful view of the sunrise and the sunset from the greater Himalayan peaks. Snow ranges and peaks of Garhwal Himalayas like Swarga Rohini, Gangotri, Banderpunch and Chaukhamba, can also be seen from this temple. Kunjapuri Devi temple is considered as one of the 52 Shaktipeeth / Shaktipeetha/ Shaktipeetham of our divine Mother. Shakti denotes power.

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Wednesday, 24 May 2017

Wildlife Safari in Uttarakhand / Krishna Holidays Rishikesh


Rajaji National Park is a beautiful reserve to the east of Haridwar. It is famous as an elephant habitat and also harbours the mountain goat, goral. Part of the awe-inspiring Shivalik ranges in Uttarakhand, these forests at the foothills that comprise Rajaji are endowed with Sal trees and bamboo shoots. The park is open from mid-November to mid-June. Winters are the most pleasant time to visit the park i.e. between November and March, when the temperature ranges between 20-25C during the day. In summer, temperatures can be as high as 48C. During winter, making it convenient to visit the park. The park remains closed in the rainy season, when there is an average 750 mm. of rainfall.

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Tuesday, 23 May 2017

Tungnath Shrine Now Open For Public


One of the world's highest temples perched at an altitude of 3680m; Tungnath temple has many myths and legend in its bag. It is believed that this temple was established by Arjuna of Mahabharata after Adi Shankaracharya founded a Shiva Linga at the same site.
Today, this ancient temple bounded by peaks like Nanda Devi, Kedarnath and Neelkanth is considered as the most important of all Panch Kedars temples. The temple complex consists of two mare small temples devoted to Goddess Parvati and Vyas. However, during winters the temple is closed due to snow and idol of Lord Shiva is shifted to Mukunath Village.

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