Rishikesh

Rishikesh is one of the must visit place of north India. Rishikesh is famous as a religious place and also called the world capital of Yoga and is situated on the banks of River Gangs in Uttarakhand state of India and very famous tourist among the domestic and international tourist.

Rishikesh has numerous mediation and yoga centers, Sanskrit Universities and famous temples etc..  Every day Arati performed at Triveni Ghat the bank of the Holy Ganga. Rishikesh has been a prominent center for the traditional Vedic studies and Swami Vivekananda, Swami Ram Tirtha, Swami Shivananada and many other famous saints have been studied in Rishikesh.

Acording to Hindu Myth Lord Rama did penance in Rishikesh  for Killing Ravana and the Lord Laxamana cross the river Ganga.

Many celebrities have been visited Rishikesh to learn Yoga and meditation like The Beatles, the beach boys, Gype Mills, Kate Winslet. Yoga teacher tranings course and mediation courses are very famous in Rishikesh.

Adventure sports in and near by Rishikesh:

Nowadays Rishikesh is also gaining popularity in adventure sports like Rafting, hiking, trekking, wild life safaris etc.

What you should do in Rishikesh?

There are many things to do in and near by Rishikesh apart pilgrimage.

• Rishikesh has many camping sites. Some of them are also on the banks of River Ganga. They are perfect for anyone who would like to enjoy nature.
• Rishikesh is also famous for River-rafting in India. The slopes can be ranged from medium to difficult. River rafting can be dangerous therfore, be careful. Always wear life jacktes and understand and follow the instructions of trainer. Ask again if you wont understood anything. At the end its our life. Visit my page river rafting for detailed info about river rafting.
• Mediation and Yoga courses are also which you can do in Rishikesh. Different school or asharamas offeres many courses ranges from days to months. You can choose according to your time and budget whatever suits you.
• Holy dip in Holy River Ganga: If you are religious or not religious, it still make sense to take a dip in river Ganga. If you are not good swimmer, don’t try to endeavor. Hilly river might look calm but it is mostly dangerous.

Watch a Aarti in Treveni Ghat: Rishikesh has Ma Ganga Aarti in the Morning and Evening. Treveni Ghat Ma Ganga Aarti at 7PM is “must see”.

• Visit Laxaman Jhula and Ram Jhula: There are may folklore and myth around it. These are bridges connecting one part of Rishikesh to other. If you want to see many amazing places of Rishikesh like Swargashram, Chotiwala restarent and many other temples, you have to cross those Jhulas.
• Visit Narendranagar and nearby Kunjapuri temple if you have time for it

Basic info about Rishikesh:

• Rishikesh is 230 km from the capital of India, Delhi and very well connected by the bus and train services.
• Nearest Airport is Jolly Grant approx 20 km from Rishikesh.
• Rishikesh has its own railway station but only limited trains are arrives here. Haridwar has many trains in a day from Delhi.
• Best Time- Winter is the best time to visit. July is the time for the famous Kawad Mela and all hotels will be booked and roads will be jammed.
• Your questions and our answers?
• Rishikesh best time to visit?
• Best time to visit to Rishikesh is winter from September to March. Thereafter, weather is hot. Rishikesh is located in foothill of Himalaya. So, during summer one can go to higher mountains if Rishikesh becomes to hot to bear.
• What are things to do in rishikesh? Mentioned above
• Rishikesh to kedarnath distance? Approx 230 km
• Rishikesh to badrinath distance? Approx 300 km
• Rishikesh to delhi train?
• Hemkunt express, Nanda devi AC express and many other trains are available from Delhi. Usually they take around 6 hours and 30 minutes. Please check indianrailways website https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search for details.
• Rishikesh to haridwar train?
• Many traines and buses are available. Please check https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search for details
• Rishikesh in which state, where is rishikesh situated, where is rishikesh located in india?Rishikesh is in Uttarakhand state of India
• Near rishikesh tourist places?
• There are many tourist places near Rishikesh. Chamba, Mussorie, New Tehri, Rudrapayag, Devprayag etc. are most famous of them