Known as the Yoga Capital of World, Rishikesh is a quaint and serene city located in the foothills of the Himalayas in the Dehradun district of the state of Uttarakhand. It is nestled along the convergence of Ganga and Chandrabhaga River and is known for its spirituality, meditation centers, ancient temples, adventure activities, cafes, and the holy river Ganga. Gateway to Garhwal Himalayas, Rishikesh is also a pilgrimage town and one of the holiest places for Hindus.
Rishikesh has always been the spiritual town and home to sadhus and ashrams teaching spirituality, yoga, and meditation but is also famous for adventure activities like rafting, mountain biking, bungee jumping, and camping. But the city grew in popularity when the famous band Beatles visited the ashram of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi here, which is now named as the Beatles ashram. Since it is a religious town, alcohol and non-vegetarian food is prohibited here. Rishikesh is also known for its Ganga Aarti which happens at several Ganga Ghats at dusk. The place is not too crowded and the atmosphere during this time is worth experiencing once in a lifetime.
Rishikesh is a year-round destination but if you love adventure sports and outdoor activities, then the best time to visit would be from September to November and March to May, when the weather is pleasant and conducive for outdoor activities. It is not favorable to visit Rishikesh during summer months as the temperature becomes too hot to go out and explore.
Rishikesh is in the state of Uttarakhand in northern India.
Rishikesh is famous as a spiritual and yoga destination, with numerous ashrams and yoga centers. It is also known as the "Gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas" and is a popular destination for adventure sports like white water rafting, bungee jumping, and trekking.
Yes, Rishikesh is a popular destination for white water rafting, especially during the monsoon season (June to September). There are several operators that offer rafting tours on the Ganges River.
Rishikesh is a predominantly vegetarian and teetotaler city, with many restaurants and cafesserving only vegetarian food. Alcohol is also not readily available in the city, and consumption inpublic places is prohibited.
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