Red Fox Hotel, Neelkanth is situated on a scenic hilltop, just 26 kms from Rishikesh city center, amidst the valleys of Manikoot, Brahmakoot and Vishnukoot. The hotel is at a walking distance of 150 meters from the famous Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, one of the most revered holy shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and a prominent Hindu pilgrimage site, particularly around Maha Shivratri.
As the legend goes, when the gods and the demons churned the ocean in their hunt for Amrit, the divine nectar of immortality, a poison surfaced that was powerful enough to destroy all creation.
In order to save the world, Lord Shiva drank this poison, and arrested it in his throat to prevent it from seeping into his body, which made his throat turn blue. The impact of the poison was such that it turned his neck blue, hence the name ‘Neelkanth’, which means ‘Blue Throat’. The temple stands on the ground where Lord Shiva drank the poison, and consequently is known as the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple. The sacred pilgrim spot is surrounded by dense forests and sturdy mountain ranges of Nar-Narayan on the confluence of rivers Pankaja and Madhumati. Most of the rooms at the hotel provide a spectacular view of the temple.
This hotel welcomes you with its fresh interiors as well as crisp and clean rooms and delights you with its unbeatable value and reliable safety standards. Here, friendly smiles and a welcoming environment go hand in hand with professional service. The hotel offers a mix of 84 well-appointed rooms and suites and is one of the first choice for both leisure and pilgrim travelers. Numerous dining facilities are also available at the food court adjacent to the hotel.
Located at a 45 minute drive from Rishikesh city center, guests can also soak in the tranquility of the region and admire the rich flora and fauna, or enjoy thrilling experiences like river rafting, kayaking, rappelling, canoeing, mountain biking, quad biking, rock climbing, archery, bungee jumping, trekking, exploring the Neer Gaddu waterfalls and Patna waterfalls, the guided Ganga Aarti at Parmath Niketan and Triveni Ghat, and much more.
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