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Rishikesh,
like Haridwar, abounds in temples. There is Triveni Chat, Bharat
Temple, Pushkar Temple, Shatrughan Temple, Rishikund and Raghunath
Temple, Venkateshwara Temple and Chandra Manleswaran Temples.
However, the real attraction lies around Rishikesh. In the scenic
spots that have breathtaking beautiful views.
Laxman
Jhoola: 5 kms. North of Rishikesh is the place where Sri Laxman
is said to have performed Tapa.The Laxman Temple was built in
his memory. Till 1889, there was just a hanging jute rope bridge
without pillars. The same was later rebuilt with iron ropes.
Neel Kanth
Mahadev: The trek up to the temple gives you a fantastic
wide angled view of the himalayan peaks, babhar. forests and the
plains below. The temple is situated at a height of 5,500 ft.
above sea level and is about 1 2 kms. from Laxman jhoola.
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