Tell about Rishikesh?

Triveni Ghat – The confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati is the main ghat for taking a holy dip. The ancient Rishi Kund and Raghunath Temple nearby are also worth a visit.

The famous among them were Beatles, Kate Winslet and many more others celebrities. It is believed that by meditation in Rishikesh one can get "Moksha" (liberation from the cycle of death and rebirth) as well as holy dip in the river Ganges.

Rishikesh has the world’s best home which is 133 years old Kailash Ashram Brahmavidyapitham, which is dedicated in preserving and promotinf the traditional Vedanta Studies of the past.

Shopping – The bazaars of Rishikesh are a shopper’s paradise. Here you can buy beautiful wall paintings and wooden furniture to give your home a rustic haveli look.

Apart from spirituality now Rishikesh Tourism is also hub for the adventure activities such as rafting, camping, trekking and bungee jumping. Rishikesh is full of tourist every time.

The institute has the history of educating Swami Vivekananda, Swami Rama Tirtha and Swami Sivananda too

According to one legend, brother of Lord Rama, Lakshman crossed the river Ganges through jute-ropes, where the Lakshman-Jhula stands today. There are several temples in the area, most of which were built during the 8th century by the renowned Indian saint Adi Shankaracharya.

Aarti at Parmarth Ghat – Rishikesh is popularly known for it’s ghat- side aartis that take place at dusk. The aarti at the Parmarth ghat is a spectacular sight and is also a photographer’s delight.

There are also big ashrams, centers for Yoga, Meditation, Ayurvedic Massage and astrology are here. Rishikesh is also known as the white water rafting capital of India.

Rishikesh has the beautiful spot for the rafters; it is the favourite place for the rafters of white waters from the India and Abroad.

Where to eat in Rishikesh - The Chotiwala restaurant is an age old family run business that deserves a visit for it’s fabulous food and the dressed up Chotiwala pandit who sits outside the restaurant at all times. ​

The main season for river rafting starts from March which will ends in the month of September. Rishikesh is loved by the persons, who like backpacking, bungee jumping, hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing,rappelling and zip lining.

Rishikesh such as mountain and jungle trekking, camping, rock climbing etc. Rishikesh also is India’s favorite bungee jumping destination, and has the country’s only fixed bungee jumping platform. Whether you are pro-adventurer, or are on your life’s first adventure trip, Rishikesh has much in its reserve to thrill people with its gamut of adventure activities.

Outside Haridwar – Take a day trip to the Rajaji National park located close to Haridwar, and travel among the thickets of the jungle to discover herds of elephants who roam in the park.

The rafting camps are needed to stop as it is the leading factor of the pollution of Ganga, as it discharges effluent, and people throw waste which is disturbing the ecological environment of Rishikesh.

Two big suspension bridges play a major role (such as nerve system in body) in day- to- day life of Rishikesh

Haridwar and Rishikes will invigorate you and will compel you to keep returning to both the cities for years after. Seek enlightenment and more at Haridwar and Rishikesh. Book your flight or train tickets from MakeMyTrip and get the best rates.

The best time to visit Rishikesh is during spring season (mid-February to late mid-May) and fall season (mid-September to November). If you are planning to visit Rishikesh after November, make sure you carry heavy winter clothing with you, since it gets quite cold here during winters.

When the rafting camps are established on the sites, they are temporary and beautiful, so the places will also lack in sanitation and sewage facility.

These two bridges (jhulas) are know as Ram Jhula and Lakshman Jhula(Named after lord Ram and his brother Lakshman, the heroes of the Ramayana, who supposedly crossed the river Ganges at Rishikesh on their way up to the hills.).

Uttarakhand is also called dev bhoomi due to various religious sites such as Rishikesh , Gangotri, Yamunotri, Badrinath, Kedaranath and Haridwar.

Hrsikesa word implies the name of Lord Vishnu which has come from the word “hrsika” which means senses and “isa” means Lord, thus Lord of the Sense. There is another story attached that Raibhaiya Rishi did his tapasya, that’s why it is known as Lord Hrishikesha. It is near to Haridwar about an hour towards South, and also one of the holy cities of India.

It is also a disturbing factor for the animal husbandry available, destroying the peace and serenity of the place of pilgrims.

Rishikesh is divided loosely in many parts such as Rishikesh, Ram Jhula (Shivanand Nagar), Muni Ki Reti, Lakshman Jhula or Tapovan and Swarg Ashram, Pashulok Barrage, Dhalwala, 14 Bigha and Shisham Jhari.

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