Neelkanth Temple Hike from Rishikesh: Forest Trail & Cave Visit
It is a unique spiritual and nature-filled adventure with this Neelkanth Mahadev Temple Trek, featuring a visit to the mystical Muani Baba Cave deep in the forest near Rishikesh.
Trek starts 7–8 AM with a private vehicle transfer from Rishikesh to the sacred Neelkanth Mahadev Temple.
Visit the temple, your guide will lead you on a downhill trek through the Rajaji National Park, a lush wildlife park known for its peaceful trails and natural beauty. This forest route offers a refreshing escape from city life, with chances to spot native birds and small wildlife.
On the return trek, you’ll stop at the Muani Baba Cave, home to a Hindu Naga Sadhu who has lived in spiritual seclusion since childhood. Visitors can interact with the Sadhu, gaining rare insights into ascetic life, meditation, and Hindu spiritual traditions.
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Neelkanth Temple Hike from Rishikesh: Forest Trail & Cave Visit
What's included in Neelkanth Temple Hike from Rishikesh: Forest Trail & Cave Visit
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Neelkanth Mahadev Temple
Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is a sacred and famous temple located 32 km from Rishikesh. Scenically situated on a hill at a height of 1330 meters. The Neelkanth Mandir is associated with a famous Hindu mythology. It narrates the story behind the temple’s unique name. According to the Hindu legend, the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple stands at the same place where Lord Shiva consumed the poison. This was at the time of Samudra Manthan or the churning of the oceans by devas (gods) and asuras (demons) Shiva stopped the poison in his throat to enter his body due to which his throat turned blue. Therefore, Shiva got the name “Neelkanth” meaning “The one having a blue throat”. To commemorate Shiva’s sacrifice for mankind, devotees built this temple at the same spot where this event took place. .
Rajaji National ParkPass-by Only
Entire Trek takes place in the Rajaji National Park is an Indian national park and tiger reserve that encompasses the Shivaliks, near the foothills of the Himalayas. It is spread over 820 km² and includes three districts of Uttarakhand: Haridwar, Dehradun, and Pauri Garhwal.
Patna Waterfalls
Patna Waterfall is a popular waterfall in Rishikesh where nature lovers like to come and spend some time in solitude amidst nature. It is named after the Patna village situated nearby and is also well-known for limestone caves located next to the waterfall.
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- One Way Private Transport
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English Speaking Trekking Guide
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Breakfast
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- At Rameshwar Temple Ram Jhula