Rishikesh is a holy town in the Dehradun district of Uttarakhand state in India. 'Rishikesh' is the name of Lord Vishnu which means ‘lord of the senses. Rishikesh has been the center of spiritual and religious activities since ancient times. The glorious attraction of Rishikesh is none other than the great river Ganges herself, which has a rapid flow throughout the city of Rishikesh. Rishikesh is the birthplace of yoga, and the best place to meditate, do yoga and learn about other aspects of Hinduism.
Back in the 1960s, Rishikesh gained instant fame as it is the site where “The Beatles” came to stay with their guru, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. The whole place is considered to be sacred as it is believed that meditation at this place leads to the attainment of salvation. Apart from spirituality now Rishikesh is also a hub for the adventure activities such as rafting, camping, trekking, and bungee jumping. With the right balance of the spiritual and adventure world, Rishikesh offers a perfect vacation to recharge your soul and mind.
Explorations & Experiences in Rishikesh-
EXPLORE (Places to visit in Rishikesh):
- Triveni Ghat
- Lakshman Jhula
- Ram Jhula
- The Beatles Ashram (Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ashram)
- Parmarth Niketan
- Neelkanth Mahadev Temple
- Swarg Ashram
- Vashishta Gufa
- Geeta Bhawan
- Trimbakeshwar Temple
EXPERIENCE (Things to do in Rishikesh):
- Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat
- Rafting on the Ganges
- Kayaking on the Ganges
- Yoga & Meditation
- Ayurvedic massage and therapies
- Riverside camping
- Bungee Jumping at Mohanchatti
- Nature hikes & trekking