Neelkanth 

Mahadev 

The sacred Shiva temple near Rishikesh where faith meets peace and nature

Where is

Neelkanth ?

Located in Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand about 32 km from Rishikesh

Meaning of

Neelkanth ?

Neelkanth means “Blue Throat” a name given to Lord Shiva

Story of 

Samudra 

Manthan

During ocean churning, deadly poison emerged Lord Shiva drank it to save the universe

🔱Why is

this place

sacred?

It is believed this is the exact place where Shiva consumed the poison

How

To

Reach

Easily reachable by road from Rishikesh taxis and buses are available

Trek

To

Neelkanth

A 12 km trek through forests and hills popular among devotees and trekkers

Temple 

Timings

Open from 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM Morning and evening aarti daily

Best Time

to Visit

February to June and September to November offer the best weather and experience

Why Visit Neelkanth Mahadev?

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