About Neelkanth Mahadev Mandir Rishikesh
Neelkanth Mahadev mandir is the most popular Hindu temple Deliciated to lord shiva. The is situated in Pauri Garhwal Distict of Uttarakhand, India and 32 km away from Rishikesh. Neelkanth Mahadev temple is one of the most visited temple of lord shiva. Temple height is approximately 1330 mts from the sea level. Specially in the months of Shravan and Shivratri temple was fully filled with devotee. The route of temple from Rishikesh also became very Rushy at that time.
Mythology Of Neelkanth Mahadev Mandir Rishikesh
As per the Hindu mythology, the place where the temple currently situated is the location where lord shiva drink poison which is originated from the sea. It happened when the gods and demons are moving the ocean to obtain nectar. This poison is emanated during the Samudramanthan and that poison was consumed by lord shiva which turned his throat in blue Colour. temple name was also based on this mythology blue means Neel and throat means Kanth. That is why Neelkanth Mahadev mandir is very famous among Hindus.
Main Highlight Of Neelkanth Mahadev Mandir Rishikesh
- Best Time To Visit Temple: Anytime in the year, recommended at the month of Shravan and the day of Shivratri is the best time to visit the temple.
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Region
: Temple is situated is Pauri Garhwal region district of Uttarakhand.
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Altitute
: 1330 mts
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Entry Fees
: None
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Timing
: 5am to 6pm
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Exploration Time
: Recommended one hour but it may be defer on the month of Shravan and the day of Shivratri.
How To Reach Neelkanth Mahadev Mandir Rishikesh
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By Air:
The nearest airport is jolly grant airport. Then distance of temple from airport is 43 kms book taxi to cover the distance.
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By Road:
Rishikesh distance is 241 km from Delhi and temple is 33 km further
from Rishikesh bus and car services is available to Neelkanth Mahadev mandir.
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By Train:
The nearest railway station is Rishikesh railway station from where you can book car, bus for Neelkanth Mahadev mandir.
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By Trekking:
You can also reach temple by trekking distance of trekking is 12 kms starts from Swarg ashram, Rishikesh. The whole way to temple is fully surrounded by forest.
Places To Explore Near Neelkanth Mahadev Mandir Rishikesh
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Thera manzil temple
:This temple is situated in Rishikesh (Lakshman Jhula) as per the named ‘Thera manzil’ temple has 13 floors each floor have different god and goddess.
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Beatles ashram
: This is the iconic place is Rishikesh (ram Jhula) as the 60s most famous band called Beatles visit that place, they also stay there for very long period.
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Triveni ghat
: Triveni ghat is one of the holy places of Rishikesh where lot of people come across to worship ‘maa ganga’ you can take bath in that holy water, see spectacular ‘arti’ of evening.
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Ram Jhula and Lakshman Jhula
:As named Jhula you find bridge across the river ganga one connect ram Jhula and another connect Lakshman Jhula distance between them is about 1 kms you can easily explore it by foot. This place have lot of main temple of Rishikesh such as Swarg ashram, Parmarth Niketan, Geeta Bhawan and many more.
Places To Stay In Neelkanth Mahadev Mandir Rishikesh
- Red fox hotel distance 200 m from temple
- Anandvan jungle resort by RFH distance 1.9 km from temple
- Nandi hilltop resort distance 1.1 km from temple
- The Yakshaa Neelkanth distance 1.5 km from temple
Taxi Services For Neelkanth Mahadev Mandir Rishikesh
- Parking Lakshman jhula Neelkanth taxi association
- Car yatra online service
- Rishikesh experts
- Asha tour and travel
- Yog Nagri taxi services
FAQs About Neelkanth Mahadev Mandir Rishikesh
1.How To Reach Neelkanth Mahadev Mandir?
By air, the nearest airport is jolly grant airport Dehradun, from where Neelkanth Mahadev mandir is 43 km away, then you can directly book a taxi to the temple but in case if the taxi is not available for the temple then you can book a taxi to Rishikesh and from Rishikesh Neelkanth Mahadev mandir is only 29 km and taxi is easily available, if not you can also cover the distance by trekking which is only 12 km. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh which is 23 km from there you can board a taxi.
2. What Is The Best Time To Visit Neelkanth Mahadev Mandir?
As Neelkanth Mahadev mandir is open almost the whole year but you can visit in the month of Sharavan (July- august) and the day of Shivratri as most of the devotees come to worship to lord shiva in this month and day.
3.Is Snow Fall In Neelkanth Mahadev Mandir?
No there is no snow fall in whole year.
4.Is Trek Available To Neelkanth Mahadev Mandir?
Yes trek is available to Neelkanth Mahadev mandir, first, you can come to Rishikesh from there temple is 29 km by road but in trekking, the distance decreases to 12 km only, the trek start from swag ashram, ram Jhula. The way of the temple through the trek is very beautiful covered with dense forest you must give it a try to trek.
Travel tips
- If you are visiting Neelkanth Mahadev mandir in winter then remember to take woolen clothes as the temperature becomes very low there as compared to summer.
- Avoid trek in the rainy season as the trek is very slippery instead choose the way of the road.
- Don’t carry and consume any type to intoxic like alcohol, cigarette to the temple.
