Rishikesh Hotels

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Rishikesh Hotels

Attracting thousands of pilgrims and tourists each year, Rishikesh lies at the foothills of the Himalayas. Known as the world capital of yoga, this city has numerous yoga centres, temples and meditation centres that allure the spiritually inclined. Even the popular Beatles band once chose Rishikesh as their destination for “nirvana”.  Rishikesh is also home to the 120-year old Kailas Ashram Brahmavidyapeetham, an institution dedicated to preserve and promote the traditional Vedantic Studies. Prominent personalities such as Swami Vivekananda, Swami Rama Tirtha and Swami Shivananda have studied in this institution. With the holy river of the Hindus, the Ganga, flowing through, Rishikesh is a beauty to behold at an altitude of 1,360 feet above sea level. Allowing tourists to explore the rugged terrains of the Himalayas and conquer the rapids of the Ganga, Rishikesh is also fast gaining popularity for its adventure sports from white water rafting, camping, jungle safari, skiing to trekking. To meet the tourist inflow, Rishikesh has a number of luxury hotels, guest houses and budget hotels. An interesting concept that many find refreshing are the luxury tents. Located on the banks of the Ganga, these accommodations allow tourists to connect better with nature. Rishikesh is also today a popular spa destination with the luxurious Ananda Spa located close by. Other star hotels in Rishikesh include Himalayan Hideaway, Explore Himalaya Resort, Ganga Beach Resort, Glasshouse on The Ganges, Hotel Ganga Kinare, Hotel Ganga View, Hotel Natraj, The Great Ganga Tapovan Resort, Vasundhara Palace among others. While, the nearest airport is in Dehradun, 35 kilometres away, the closest railway station is at Haridwar. Rishikesh can also be conveniently reached in 6 hours by road from Delhi. The best time to visit Rishikesh is during March to July. For those seeking a spiritual rejuvenation, Rishikesh offers an ideal vacation with its divine aura and its mystical appeal.