Sightseeing in Rishikesh

Neelkanth MahadevTemple - is a Hindu temple dedicated to Nilkanth (Lord Shiva). The temple is situated at a height of 1330 meters and is located about 32 km from Rishikesh in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. The Temple is one of the most revered holy shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and is a prominent Hindu pilgrimage site. According to Hindu mythology, the place where the NeelkanthMahadev Temple currently stands is the sacred location where Lord Shiva consumed the poison Halahala that originated from the sea when Devas (Gods) and Asuras (Demons) churned the sea in order to obtain Amrita. The poison emanated during the Samudramanthan (churning of ocean) made his throat blue in color. Thus, Lord Shiva is also known as Nilkanth, literally meaning The Blue Throated One.

Distance from Hotel: Approx 35 Km ; Ideal time to spend there - atleast 1-2 hours ; Ideal time to visit – between 11 am and 4 pm ; Time taken by cab one way – approx 1 hour. Contact front desk for cab and guide expenses.