Rishikesh
Priya SrivastavaPriya Srivastava/Times Travel Editor/SIGHTSEEING, RISHIKESH/ Updated : Sep 17, 2015, 16:18 IST
Synopsis
Known as the Gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas, Rishikesh has been attracting spiritual seekers and adventure enthusiasts since a long time now. Situated in the foothills of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand, Rishikesh is about 500 km f … Read more
Known as the Gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas, Rishikesh has been attracting spiritual seekers and adventure enthusiasts since a long time now. Situated in the foothills of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand, Rishikesh is about 500 km from the capital of Uttar Pradesh. Besides temples and bathing ghats, the city is home to numerous ashrams, wellness resorts, as well as yoga and meditation centres. Read less

Known as the Gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas, Rishikesh has been attracting spiritual seekers and adventure enthusiasts since a long time now. Situated in the foothills of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand, Rishikesh is a must-visit destination for all adventure seekers. Besides temples and bathing ghats, the city is home to numerous ashrams, wellness resorts, as well as yoga and meditation centres. People visit Rishikesh not just to seek spirituality but for adventure as well. Surrounded with mighty Himalayan ranges and located on either side of the Ganga River, the city offers myriad thrilling activities, including rafting, kayaking, rock climbing, rappelling and hiking.
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