There’s something about the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple that beckons pilgrims and adventure-seekers alike—an invisible pull that blends devotion with the thrill of a Himalayan trek. Picture leaving bustling Rishikesh behind and stepping into a mist-shrouded forest, the Ganges’ roar fading as you ascend a narrow path flanked by rhododendrons and oaks. By the time sunlight filters through the canopy in golden streaks, you’re already halfway to a place where myth, nature, and devotion converge. This journey—both physical and spiritual—stays with you long after you return to the plains.