“Rishikesh is famously known as the ‘Yoga Capital of the Universe’. The natural beauty and enthralling adventure sports in the town leave the travelers captivated as they rest in the lap of Mother Nature. ”

Rishikesh is located at a distance of 24 km from Haridwar, it lies in the laps of the lower Himalayas in the state of Uttarakhand. The views of the Holy Ganges leave the tourists spellbound and they capture the most beautiful scenes of the river. The surroundings of the town are very attractive with the presence of lush greenery and lovely atmosphere. Rishikesh is very different as compared to the other cities in the state, as it is one of the most enthusiastic cities with various adventurous sports. Water Rafting is the most important activities which draw a great number of tourists to this city, the adventure enthusiasts travel from all around the world for water rafting. The experience of water rafting is quite exciting and it draws the same tourists again and again to the city. Leaving the water sports aside, learning Hinduism is an important part of the city. People travel to Rishikesh to learn and practice Yoga in the various ashrams and dharamshalas located in the city.

Places to visit in Rishikesh

Rishikesh is situated in Uttarakhand, it is famous as the land of spirituality and thus is a famous pilgrimage destination in India. Once the legendary rock band, The Beatles lived here, as the peaceful place is home for yoga and meditation. The adventure sports, majorly water rafting draws a great number of tourists to the city. Rishikesh has a lot to offer from spiritual temples to ashrams for practicing Yoga.

Lakshman Jhula - people travel to Rishikesh either for water rafting or to seek eternal solace. The Lakshman Jhula is an iron-suspension bridge that connects the borders of Tehri and Pauri districts. It has been named after a famous mythological story based on Ramayana.

Chilla Wildlife Sanctuary - This is a famous site in Rishikesh located on the banks of River Ganges. This is a huge wildlife sanctuary in an area of 249 sq km, tourists spot various endangered species of animals here.

Kailas Ashram - there are various ashrams in Rishikesh but the Kailas Ashram holds a special place in the city as it is recorded to be one of the oldest ashrams in Rishikesh popularly known for Vedic studies. The ashram is still active and gives religious courses.

Best times to visit Rishikesh

Located in Uttarakhand, the town is famously known for its water rafting and yoga, it pleasant most of the times. But it is said that the best time to visit Rishikesh is from September to May.

How to Reach Rishikesh

Rishikesh is located in Uttarakhand and is a famous tourist’s destination of the country. People from foreign countries also visit Rishikesh as it is famous for meditation and Yoga.

By Air - Jolly Grant airport situated in Dehradun is the nearest airport to reach Rishikesh, It is a distance of around 35 km from the city. The airport is well connected to the major cities of the country.

By Rail - Though Rishikesh has its own railway station not many trains run regularly from that station thus it is advisable to travel to Haridwar Railway Station and further take a bus or a taxi to Rishikesh. Haridwar Railway station is very well connected to the various cities of the state and the nearby states as well.

By Road - Rishikesh is well linked to all the important roads and national highways and can be effortlessly reached from all the parts of the country.