Located on the banks of the holy river, Ganges, Rishikesh is an important Hindu pilgrimage center in Uttranchal. It is the gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas and the starting point for the Char Dham pilgrimage to Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. Considered one of the major seats of Hindu philosophy, Rishikesh is replete with numerous temples, ashrams and several yoga centers because of them it is referred as the “World Capital of Yoga”. One of the well-known yoga centers is the 'Patanjala Yoga Center'. Rishikesh is also a popular haunt for the white water rafting along the upper regions of the river, near Shivpuri.
Tourist Attractions in Rishikesh: Ram Jhula, Lakshman Jhula, Bharat Mandir, Rishikund, Nilkanth Mahadev
There is a plethora of hotels in Rishikesh, ranging from Luxury hotels, first class hotels to budget hotels and camps. Rishikesh hotels are located in close proximity to the all the major landmarks and the main bus stand. Many of the luxury hotels are clustered at the outskirts of the town midst the beautiful surroundings. Catering to all segments of travellers, the hotels in Rishikesh offer pleasantly decorated accommodation equipped with host of modern amenities. The hotels have in house restaurants, café shops, fitness center, Ayurvedic spas, swimming pool that offers utmost comfort to the guests. Other facilities offered by Rishikesh hotels include medical assistance, car parking, baby sitters, and valet service, doctor on call, laundry, foreign currency exchange, and travel desk services. |
