A holy city at the meeting of rivers Ganges and Chandrabhaga, Rishikesh is a of course beautiful place at the foothills of the lower Himalayas in the state of Uttaranchal in India. The significance of this holy city deceit in the detail that it serves since a entry to further religiously key centers like Kedarnath, Gangotri, Badrinath and Yamunotri.

Rishikesh, exactly means Lord of the Senses, stands for Lord Vishnu and the city is sacred with the graceful of Holy Ganges. The city is a center of lots of very old and new temples, attracting thousands of pilgrims during the year. The admired faith of Hindu devotees is that drama austerities in this holy city and offering prayers in the holy temples brings the a lot needed achievement of 'Mukthi', the deliverance.

The key attractions in this thrilling tourist and spiritual mark comprise Gita Bhavan, Nilkanth Mahadev, Lakshman Jhula, Swarga Ashram and Triveni Ghat, all the places having enormous spiritual significance. Rishikesh and further close places similar to Dehradun and Mussoorie makes a good attractive and astonishing tour getaways.

Rishkesh is famous for many Yoga centers, and completely termed as the World Capital of Yoga, contribution training of Yoga and lots of further sacred behavior. This is a place to achieve peace and harmony. Numerous water sports behavior akin to white water rafting and adventurous activities similar to wild forest trekking can be enjoyed in Rishikesh.

The tourists who look for religious holidays in addition to privacy are welcomed at the knee of Rishikesh, by all its natural loveliness and God's gifts. It offers its guests with experiences which no one can forget for a existence. The holy pilgrimage to four holy shrines starts from Rishikesh.

Rishikesh is well linked to lots of cities in the area by buses. Private and public buses present services from Rishikesh to Pauri (117 km), Haridwar, Dehradun and Kotdwar.

Rishikesh railway station is connected to all cities in India. There are normal train services from Rishikesh to cities similar to Delhi, Mumbai, Dehradun and Kotdwar.

Adjoining airport is Jollygrant which is 18 km away from Rishikesh and is located in Dehradun. Jollygrant airport, Dehradun is linked to Delhi airport. Taxi services are offered from airport to Rishikesh and it expenses about Rs 300. Delhi is the nearby international airport which is 224 km away. Delhi is well linked to all key cities in India and a lot of cities abroad.

Lakshman Jhula is a famous handing bridge in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. Located some 3 km from the city, the bridge is built across the Ganga and it is 450 feet long. The bridge, at a height of 70 feet from the river, has religious and mythological significance and this is why visited by devotees and tourists alike. It’s believed that the younger brother of Lord Rama – Lakshman – crossed the river where the bridge exists presently....

Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is an ancient temple in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand – the place where Lord Shiva is believed to have consumed the venom from the mythical 'Samudra Manthan‘. Built to revere Lord Shiva, the temple has an ancient architecture and a charming people. A natural spring exists in the complex where devotees take a holy bath and then enter the premises of the temple.    The temple has a ‘Shiv Lingam&rs...

The Nanda Devi National Park in Uttarakhand is an ultimate paradise for nature lovers. Featuring among the most serene national parks in India and stretching over an area of 630 sq km, it’s a place to enjoy scenic beauty, see rich variety of flora and fauna and relish the breathtaking setting of the nature. This park, along with the adjoining Valley of Flowers National Park, is a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1988. Located at the hei...

Rishikesh is a famous city of Uttarkhand and is located beside the Ganga River. Ganga is not only a famous river but also declared the National River of India. This river also becomes a source for the popular sporting activity water rafting in Rishikesh. This sporting activity provides adventure and fun for tourists. Thus, the place attracts thousands adventure lovers every year. Brampuri, Shivpuri, Marine Drive, Byasi and Rudraprayag are the st...

Triveni Ghat is a famous Ghat of holy river Ganga which is the most sacred river for Hindus. This Ghat is used for a holy bath in Ganga River by most of pilgrims. It is believed that those who take a dip in this ghat will have released their past sign. Many of local believe that water has the power to purify them. The famous attraction of this place is evening “Maha Aarti” of Ganga River. During sunrise, locals and devotees here off...