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| Naini Devi Temple, Nainital | | |
| Naini Devi Temple, NainitalNainital is the ideal place as this charming hill resort got its name from the Goddess Naina Devi. At this place both the eyes of Devi sati had fallen to the earth. In this temple Durga Maa is in the shape of Pindi (Shrine) Devotees in great number visit this place during Navratras and on Ashtami (Eight Day ) of the month of Shravan. |
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| Hadimba Devi Temple, Manali | | |
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The Hadimba Devi Temple is dedicated to the wife of Bhim, one of the Pandava brothers. It is believed that Bhim had to kill the demon brother of Hadimba in order to marry her. Thereafter the two stayed together for a year before Bhim left her to join his brothers. Hadimba gave birth to his son and took care of him till he was old enough to look after the kingdom. After this, she went into isolation and meditated. The place chosen by Hadimba for her meditation was Dhungri. Later, in 1553, a four storeyed wooden temple was erected in her respect. | | | |
| Nehru Kund, Manali | | |
| This clear cold water spring is said to have its origin from the Bhrigu lake. The spring is around 6 km from the town on the Manali-Keylong road. It became famous because the former Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru always drank water from it during his stay in Manali. |
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| Lakshman Jhula, Rishikesh | | |
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This suspended bridge running from one bank of Ganga to other is the landmark of the city. It was built in 1939. The legend behind it states that Lakshman crossed a bridge made of jute ropes here on river Ganga. The view from the bridge itself is panoramic. The mountains covered in green belt, the waters flowing below, a cool breeze, all these together make Lakshman Jhula a great place to visit. You can also feed the fish in the river below from the bridge itself, the fish gather at the place where people drop food for them.
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To take a better view of the Jhula, one can take a boat ride in the river below, the scene with Lakshman Jhula in the foreground and green mountains in the background make a picturesque view and you can also feed the fish while you are in the boat. Ram Jhula, a similar structure to Lakshman Jhula is a more recent addition to the city. Also known as Shivanand Jhula, it connects Shivanand ashram with Swarg ashram. |
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