Triveṇī Ghāṭ & Bharat Mandir
Rishikesh's ārati ghāṭ and its oldest temple
⭐ Why it is famous
The evening Mahā Ārati at Triveni Ghāṭ, and Bharat Mandir, the oldest temple in Rishikesh, founded by Ādi Śaṅkara.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Bharat Mandir was consecrated by Ādi Śaṅkara in the 8th century; the śālagrāma image is bathed on Basant Panchami.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Ghāṭ open all day; ārati at dusk
- Bharat Mandir 06:00 – 13:00 and 14:00 – 20:00
🙏 Darśan details
- Free
- Yoga and Ganga ārati in one evening
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Triveṇī Ghāṭ & Bharat Mandir, Rishikesh, DehradunRishikesh (RKSH) — 2 km
Rishikesh bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Dehradun (DED) — 20 km
25 km from Haridwar.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Ashram stays, riverside camps, boutique hotels
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹2,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹12,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- White-water rafting
- Ram and Lakshman Jhula
- Vashishta Gufa