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Rishikesh climates is never too extreme to visit the lieu . The town is cooler than most of Indian cities.

It is an excellent place to meditate and study yoga. Rishikesh is also a good starting Laxman Jhula point for treks to Himalayan pilgrimage centres such as Badrinath, Kedarnath , Gangotri, Yamnotri.It is rightly called the gateway to the Himalayan Shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. 7 Story Temple Situated 24 km upstream from Haridwar, at the confluence of the Chandrabhaga and Ganga,

This is presently by far the most popular thing to do for the young and adventurous in Rishikesh, that will do right by your nerves when being lashed against the rapids of the torrential Ganga gushing through the mountainous rocks! Camping and river rafting trips in Rishikesh are so popular, that they have even been featured in Bollywood movies!

Throughout the year, temperature remains between 0°C to 40 °C. During monsoon season (late July to mid-September) there is heavy rainfall in the region

Rishikesh has long been a spiritual centre. It is said that the sage Raibhya Rishi did severe penance here and as a reward, God appeared to him in the form of Hrishikesh, hence the name.

Almost throughout the year except monsoon months, as the river gets too violent to traverse. The months of October to June are ideal for river rafting in Rishikesh which is also the peak tourist season here.

The best time to visit Rishikesh is during leap season (mid-February to late mid-May) and fall season (mid-September to Nov )

Rishikesh has numerous ashrams, some of which are internationally recognized as centers of philosophical studies, yoga and meditation.

In evening beautiful Ganges Ceremony(Ganga Aarti) is organized at Parmarth Niketan and Triveni Ghat. The Brahmin Pundits (priests) performs Ganges Puja (ritual worship) with Vedic hymns, sound of hands clapping and the drums (tabla). Hundreds of people come to witness this Pooja and offer leaf bowls which are filled with flowers and small oil lamps to the goddess. The small sparkling lights floating lamps, river Ganges and auspicious atmosphere creates such a magnificent view and feeling that can attract anyone to join the prayer even the visitors from outside India who can't understand the vedic songs.

Rishikesh rapids have all the three grades for rafting which is Basic (Grade I and II), standard (Grade III) and expert (Grade IV).

Rishikesh has spectacular view of jungle-clad hills. Rishikesh has also confluence of River Ganges and Chandrabhaga.

If you are plan to visit Rishikesh after November, make sure you carry heavy winter clothing with you, since it gets quite frigidity here during winter

An international yoga week is organized here every year by Uttarakhand Tourism between 2nd and 7th of February. For the adventurous, there are opportunities for white water rafting on the Ganga.

The river rafting rapids stretches from Kaudiyala to Lakshman Jhula (36 km) and has more than 13 major rapids.

The glorious attraction of Rishikesh is none other than the great river Ganges herself, running rapidly throughout the city.

Since ancient times, Rishikesh has been a symbol of Hindu rituals and the place is correlate with many Hindu legends. Due to the religious significance of this place

The whole area (Garhwal) was famous as Kedarkhand in the past as mentioned in the Skanda Purana. As per the Skanda Purana the area is named as Kubjamrak because here lord Vishnu appeared to Raibhya Rishi under a mango tree. Raibhya Rishi selected the place for his long penance (Tapasya or austerity) Lord Vishnu was pleased by his act and appeared to the sage as a "Hrishikesh."

The climate here is continental type but its location in the foot hills gives it a pleasant weather throughout the year. One can visit Rishikesh any time of the year.

In the ancient time and still so many yogis, rishis, sages and sannyasis attracted to Rishikesh to practice yoga in this peaceful location.

carnivorous food and wine rituals strictly forbidden city organises annual International Yoga Festival.

Bungee jumping is yet another thing to try in Rishikesh with friends. Scream your lungs out and feel the thrill as your heart beats to hyper-drive when you take a leap of faith from the height of a mountain range into nothingness! Kissing gravity at its best and losing all bounds to hang above 80 metres from the ground!

Rishikesh has continental type of climate. The weather is quite pleasing all through the years and can be visited any time of the year. But the best season to visit is from mid-September to May.

The word is combination of two word Hrishik and esh. Hrishik means senses and esh means god or master. It means god of senses. The Sthala Purana states as follows: "Raibhya Rishi preferred the sacredness and beauty of the place where Lord Vishnu appeared, so he remained there in the form of intense plants, which look like his matted locks

Although Rishikesh is famous for Yoga schools, the scope of yoga education in Rishikesh has now been continued to Ayurveda

Yet another thing to indulge in when the busyness of city life takes a toll on your soul is to sit by candle lit mountain valleys, singing and breathing the moist breeze of calmness under the stars, as the river Ganga flows calmly beside you. The best time for camping in Rishikesh is in between the months of February to May and then from September to November.