General Information
Rishikesh is just 24 Kms from Haridwar. Located in the laps of lower Himalayas, this place is considered to be the access point of three other pilgrim places of Badrinath - Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri the four great places which combine to make Chardham . Rishikesh is surrounded by scenic beauty of the hills on three sides with Holy Ganga flowing through it....
About Rishikesh
Rishikesh, a most tranquil place in northern Uttar Pradesh, surrounded by hills and bisected by the wide and sluggish Ganges, is often claimed as the `Yoga Capital of the World'. Back in the 1960s Rishikesh gained instant fame as the site where The Beatles came to stay with their guru, the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. It is an excellent place to meditate and study yoga.....
Rishikesh Attractions
Rishikesh, in Uttaranchal, is a renowned pilgrimage destination in India. Many believe it as the land of gods. The majestic Himalayas, the holy river Ganges, myths and legends, temples and monks make Rishikesh a soothing destination where the believer finds peace of mind and soul. The splendid nature is a major draw for the non-believer. Added to that, the ample scope of adventure sports feature among the tourist attractions in Rishikesh.
Rishikesh Pilgrimage
The temples of Shiva and Vishnu at Kedarnath and Badrinath have been the destination of pilgrims for centuries. Once reached after tortuous treks but easily accessible today by road. At Uttarkashi at a height of over 3000 metres the snow melts to form the sacred rivers of Ganga and Yamuna is a deep recess of the mountains.....
Wildlife Safaris
Corbett National Park : The Corbett National Park is a primal jungle as Rudyard Kipling put it. Despite extensive tourism, the park has managed to retain its primeval ambience, where man must walk timorously, in awe and with a strong sense of his own insignificance. more pictures......
White Water Rafting
Usually people visit Rishikesh because it's a famous pilgrimage center of India, but there's more to Rishikesh than just temples and shrines. Yes, Rishikesh makes quiet a good option for all those adventure lovers who are looking forward to experience river rafting in the Ganges.....
Yoga and Meditation
Described by the ancient Indian scriptures as the communion of the individual soul (Jivatma) the Universal soul or God (Parmatma) Yoga the ancient Indian discipline is highly relevant to the modern day context. Today, as we enter the 21st Century, the outside world is becoming more restless and life is full of strive and tensions.....
How to Reach Rishikesh
By Air : The nearest airport from Rishikesh is Jolly Grant airport on route to Dehradun, 18 kilometres from here. Indian airlines connect Dehradun to Delhi, some chartered planes also operate from here......
