Vedic Safar
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

Neelkanth Mahadev Temple

Also known as Neelkanth Mahadev, Neelkanth Temple

Neelkanth Mahadev sits in a forest about 30 km from Rishikesh, at the meeting point of the Madhumati and Patal Ganga, and is reached by a hill road or a trek from Laxman Jhula road. The temple is associated with the samudra manthan story - Shiva's throat turned blue (neelkanth) after he drank the halahala poison. It is a full half-day trip from Rishikesh, so most pilgrims keep a night nearby and start early.

  • Sits where the Madhumati meets the Patal Ganga
  • The samudra manthan story - Shiva's throat turned blue here
  • Forest hill road, or a trek from the Laxman Jhula road
  • A half-day trip from Rishikesh, so most pilgrims keep a night nearby
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Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, Rishikesh
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Places to stay
None listed yetclosest stay is in Rishikesh
Around the spot
9 placesnearest first, with distances
Best time
February to May and September to November (the hill road is risky in the monsoon).

Location & map

Coordinates 30.0807, 78.3409

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What is around Neelkanth Mahadev Temple

9 places

Nearest first, with straight-line distances - a hilly or riverside road can be longer. Rows marked "from our listings" are distances reported by the properties listed here.

Temples & darshan 3

Worth seeing 4

Towns around 2

  • Rishikesh Municipal corporation and tehsil in Uttarakhand, India 5.2 km
  • Virbhadra Town in Uttarakhand, India 6.0 km

Timings & best time

Timings

About 5:00 am to 6:00 pm daily; Mahashivratri is the biggest day.

Best time to visit

February to May and September to November (the hill road is risky in the monsoon).

Good to know
  • Start from Rishikesh early - the round trip takes half a day.
  • In the monsoon the hill road is the risky part, not the temple itself.

Stays near Neelkanth Mahadev Temple

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Questions about Neelkanth Mahadev Temple

Are there places to stay near Neelkanth Mahadev Temple?
Our directory does not have a verified stay within 6 km of Neelkanth Mahadev Temple yet. Listings are added from property records and owner submissions, so this page will fill up as coverage grows.
What are the timings of Neelkanth Mahadev Temple?
About 5:00 am to 6:00 pm daily; Mahashivratri is the biggest day.
When is the best time to visit Neelkanth Mahadev Temple?
February to May and September to November (the hill road is risky in the monsoon).
What is there to see around Neelkanth Mahadev Temple?
Within a short drive you have Beatles Ashram, Janaki Setu, Parmarth Niketan, Pashulok Barrage, Lakshman Jhula and more - each with the distance from Neelkanth Mahadev Temple.

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