Rishikesh
is a small town and a municipal board in Dehradun district in
the northern state of Uttarakhand in India. Scenically located
where the Holy Ganges River comes down from the
Himalayas.
Rishikesh, also spelled Hrishikesh, Rushikesh or
Hrushikesh.
Rishikesh catapulted to Western fame when the Beatles dropped
by for a visit to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's Ashram. Rishikesh is
associated with Lord Rama and Laxman.
The town of Rishikesh lies in the foothills of
the Himalayas of the Garhwal
region. It is the gateway to the upper Garhwal region and the
starting point for the Char Dham pilgrimage (Gangotri,
Yamunotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath) and an ideal destination not
only for pilgrims but also for the people who are interested in
adventure, medtation, yoga and other aspects of Hinduism.
Rishikesh
is also a Gateway to the World Heritage
site Valley
of Flowers National Park - The 8th Wonder of the World &
Char Dham Yatra
Rishikesh, also known as the “Place of Sagas” is
a spiritual town situated 24 kms upstream from Haridwar, at the
confluence of the Chandrabhaga and Ganga and surrounded by scenic
beauty of the hills on three sides. The whole place is considered
to be sacred as it is believed that meditation at this place leads
to attainment of salvation. There are many temples-some
ancient, some new along the river Ganges. The River side is dotted
by the ashrams of Sadhus and Sages. Rishikesh represents the site
where Vishnu vanquished the demon Madhu.
Rishikesh as appering the Adventure Capital of India for
the adventure seekers as Rishikesh is the suggested place for
starting their trekking expeditions to the Himalayan
Peaks and for the White River Rafting. Also, International
Yoga week which attracts participation from across the world,
is held here, every year, in February on the banks of the holy
Ganga.
Rishikesh is a vegetarian city by law, as well as an alcohol-free
city. Rishikesh has also banned use of plastics bags by
shopkeepers and vendors.
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