Rishikesh is a holy city in India’s northern state of Uttarakhand, in the Himalayan foothills beside the Ganges River. The river is considered holy, and the city is renowned as a center for studying yoga and meditation. The city has numerous temples and ashrams, the most important being Parmarth Niketan Ashram, on the eastern bank around Swarg Ashram, a traffic-free, alcohol-free and vegetarian enclave upstream from Rishikesh town a well as Beatles Ashram made famous by the Beatles band when they visited Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.in 1968.
Rishikesh, also called yoga capital of the world, is also known for the gateway to the CharDham yatra of Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, 3Yamunotri. There are numerous ghats on both sides of the ganges river in the town, including Ganga ghat, Triveni ghat and Hrikesh ghat, Triveni ghat being the most famous. The city is also famous for 2 famous hanging bridges namely Laxman jhula and Ram jhula. The city is famous for #Patanjali Ashram and AIIMS Hrishikesh, the largest hospital in state.
the most famous temples in the city are LaxmanMandir, ‘Triyambakeshwar Mandir and #Teramanzil Mandir. The city surrounded by mountains is known for its lush greenery. Adventure seekers can visit Jumping Heights, known for its bunji jumping. Adrenaline junkies can also visit Shivpuri where they can indulge in riverrafting and numerous river beach side games, Shivpuri is well known for its Jungle Camp.
Tourist can also visit the Little Buddha Café, German Bakery, and Kaudiyala Beach among others places. Nature lo0vers can visit the nearby forests as well as Neergarh waterfall. the city is entry point for TRajaji NationalPark known for being home to elephant, tigers, leopards, and numerous other animals. The park is a [aradise for birdwatching as its homew to several migratory bird species. all in all a visit to Hrishikesh is a must for thrill seekers as well as spiritual peace seekers
