About Rishikesh
Rishikesh is a small town situated in the northern state of Uttarkhand in India and enjoys worldwide fame as the international capital of yoga and meditation. Situated on the banks of River Ganges, Rishikesh is also the gateway to the Himalayas and offers immense natural beauty and splendor. This extremely spiritual town does boats a large number of temples that are situated against the beautiful backdrop of the Shivalik Range of the Himalayas. There is a popular legend associated with the name of the town that states that when Rishi Raibhya did penance, God appeared before him in the name of Rishikesh and hence it got its name. While on one hand Rishikesh is an ideal destination for those looking to delve into their spiritual side amid the serene surroundings, on the other hand it has also become one of the most popular adventure sporting destinations. Rishikesh tourism is driven by a large number of factors that extends beyond just being a spiritual place, because this town does lead to a number of other interesting tourist destinations too and also gives access to hill stations at higher altitudes. The river Ganges flowing thorugh Rishikesh forms a spectacular sight and most of the temples are also situated on the banks of the river, thereby making it a truly spiritual experience especially in the evenings when the evening ‘aarti’ takes place and the temple bells echo in perfect synchronization.
Rishikesh Vacation Guide
laxman Jhula is one of the must-see sights where you can marvel at the architectural splendor of this suspension iron bridge. You can choose to take beautiful pictures from atop the bridge of not only the surroundings but also the monkeys who feel the jhula belongs more to them than the human race.
Another religious spot where devotees from all over the country throng to this place for is the Triveni Ghat, where the confluence of three important rivers, Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati takes place. Situated on the banks of River Ganges, it is believed that taking a dip in this sacred bathing spot will absolve one of all his sins and give salvation to the soul.