Nearby is the Bharat Mandir, the oldest temple here, and the old Lakshman Temple is on the West Bank. Across the river are the ashrams and temples, including the 13 storey
Kailashanand Mission Ashram. The top of the ashram gives a nice view. It is a pleasant 2 km walk along this bank to the Shivanand Jhula.

Shivanand Ashram was founded by Swami Shivananda and is under the auspices of the Divine Life Society. Lectures, discussion and meditation and yoga classes are held daily with free courses ranging from three days to two months. One can stay at the ashram with a month's notice is required.

The path leading up from Lakshman Jhula Road takes one to the Yoga Niketan Ashram set in lovely gardens high above the Ganges.