Rishikesh,
also known as “Yoga Capital of the World” and Hrishikesh, is a city governed by Rishikesh Municipal
Corporation since October 2017, and a tehsil in Dehradun
district of the state Uttarakhand. It is located in the
foothills of the Himalayas in northern India, it is known as the
"Gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas" too. It lies
approximately 25 km north of the city Haridwar and 43 km
southeast of the state capital Dehradun. According to Census of
India, 2011 Rishikesh had a population of 102,138 making it the seventh
most populated city in the state of Uttarakhand. It is regarded as one of
the holiest places for Hindu, sages and saints have visited Rishikesh
since ancient times to meditate in search of higher knowledge.
Rishikesh has spectacular view of jungle-clad hills.
Rishikesh has also confluence of River Ganges and Chandrabhaga. The beautiful
attraction of Rishikesh is none other than the great river Ganges, running
rapidly throughout the city. In the ancient time and still so many yogis,
rishis, sages and sannyasis attracted to Rishikesh to practice yoga in this
peaceful location. Since then, it is referred as the Yoga Capital of India. Rishikesh is a holy town with so many
Ashrams and it is famous for the yoga worldwide. Rishikesh is now world famous
as a Yoga Capital of the world. Every year during the March month one week long
International yoga festival is hosted by Rishikesh.
FAMOUS
TOURISTS ATTRACTIONS ARE:
·
Lakshman Jhula
·
Ram Jhula
·
Parmarth Niketan Ashram
·
The Beatless Ashram
·
Rishikesh River Rafting
·
Gita Bhawan
·
Triveni Ghat
·
Ganga Aarti
·
Cliff Jumping
·
Camping
·
Shivpuri
·
Kaudiyala
·
Flying Fox
·
Bungee Jumping
TOP
RESTAURANTS IN RISHIKESH:
·
Ira’s
Kitchen and Tea Room
·
The
Sitting Elephant
·
Jal
& Jalebi
·
Chatsang
Café
·
The
Delight Café
·
Free
Spirit Café
·
Bistro
Nirvana
·
A
Tavola Con Te
·
Mango
Tree Garden
·
Café
de Goa
·
Café
Karma
·
Pure
Soul
TOP HOTELS
IN RISHIKESH:
·
Shaantam
Resorts and Spa
·
Aloha
on the Ganges by Leisure Hotels
·
Ganga
Kinare
·
Live
Free Hostel Rishikesh
·
Lemon
Tree Premier
·
Hotel
Ishan
·
Shiv
Shakti Hotel
·
Ellbee
Ganga View
·
Swiss
Cottage and Spa by Salvus
·
The
Narayana Palace
·
Hotel
Holiday Inn
·
Yog
Niketan by Sanskriti
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