'Srinagar to Aizawl' - Rishikesh - Triveni Ghat

Rishikesh, a sacred town nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand, India, is renowned for its spiritual ambiance, yoga retreats, and pristine natural beauty. Among its many holy sites, Triveni Ghat holds a special place in the hearts of devotees and travellers alike. Triveni Ghat is the largest and most revered bathing ghat in Rishikesh. Located on the banks of the holy river Ganga, it is believed to be the confluence (or "Triveni") of three sacred rivers — Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati. Though only the Ganga is visible, the presence of the other two is believed to be spiritual. Triveni Ghat in Rishikesh is mentioned in the Ramayana and Mahabharata. Legend holds that Lord Krishna, wounded by an arrow from hunter Jara, visited this spot—which is where the Krishna Chattri memorial now stands. The most captivating feature of Triveni Ghat is the evening Ganga Aarti, a spiritually uplifting ceremony held every day at sunset. Priests dressed in traditional attire perform the aarti with lamps (diyas), incense, and chants, creating a mesmerizing atmosphere. Devotees float oil lamps with flowers on the river, which is a beautiful and symbolic offering to Mother Ganga. This ghat is a major pilgrimage site where thousands of devotees come daily to take a ritual dip in the Ganga, and ancestral rites (Pind Shraddha) are regularly conducted. It is believed that bathing here purifies the soul, washes away sins, and grants liberation (moksha). Triveni Ghat encapsulates Rishikesh’s soulful essence—a blending of mythology, ritual, natural beauty, and spiritual energy.