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Rishikesh Tourism

Rishikesh, which literally translates to 'Lord of the Senses', is a pilgrimage city in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. The city is rightly known with the name of the ‘Yoga Capital of the World' as here you can delve into the powers of yoga by staying in some of the most charismatic yoga ashrams. Rishikesh remains a popular spiritual destination among Hindu devotees. It takes you away from the modern world of glitz and glamour and lets you relish a simpler way of living.

Rishikesh has a long list of attractions to explore. Lakshman Jhoola remains the centre of attraction here. It is believed that this bridge was once crossed by Lakshman, the brother of Lord Rama. From here you can relish splendid views of the city and uncountable temples dotted around the ghats here. Ram Jhula is another popular bridge here which was raised during the late 80s by the regional government. The bridge is nestling with many temples and bestows beautiful panoramic views of the Ganges.? ?

Triveni Ghat also holds great significance in Rishikesh as here three sacred rivers - Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati merge into each other. Pilgrims can be seen taking a holy dip here to wash away their sins. Morning hours are the best to visit this spot when the serene sun rays add to the solace sprawling here.? The ghat is also known for holding the grandest Ganga aarti in evening hours which is a remarkable sight to behold.

Do not miss a chance to visit the Beatles Ashram in Rishikesh which has won popularity all over the world. People visit Beatles Ashram to escape the world of worries and soak up in its calmness by partaking in a session of meditation.?

Camping enthusiasts must visit Shivpuri, lying along the River Ganga. Here numerous exciting adventure activities are available such as rafting, trekking, and boating. This is a great place to challenge the daredevil inside you while relishing the nearby views.

Rishikesh houses some of the most popular Hindu temples and Kunjapuri Temple is one of them. Kunjapuri temple is dedicated to the goddess Sati. It is just 25 km from Rishikesh and stands at an altitude of 1645 mts. Views of Gangotri, Swarga Rohini, Chaukhamba and Banderpunch peaks from the temple top are mesmerizing.?