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About Rishikesh Tourism
Located on the foothills of the Himalayas,
this holy city on the banks of the River Ganga is an important
pilgrimage centre, and considered to be one of the major seats of Hindu
philosophy. It is no wonder that you only see temples, ashrams and
shops selling literature and religious items lining the river ghats and
roads. Rishikesh is also the gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas and the starting point for the Char Dham pilgrimage to Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri.
Rishikesh derived from the word Hrishikesh,
is another name of Lord Vishnu, who is said to have slayed the demon
Madhu here. Legend also has it that Lord Rama, on the advice of the
sage Vasishtha, sought penance here after having killed Ravana. Thus in
Sanskrit, Rishikesh means'he who has conquered his senses', rishik meaning 'senses' and ish
meaning 'master'. Yet another version says
Overview of the destination Kaudiyala is about 36 Kms from Rishikesh towards Dev Prayag. River Rafting is an amazing sports, do it to feel it. Leaves are meant to
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc. Following information will help the participants:-
(a) The number of participants in rafting course is 15, which generally undershoots.
(b) Participants should reach Haridwar a day before the start
Uttarakhand Government - Uttarakhand Government portal covering diverse topics including health, tourism, culture, climate, Tenders and e-Governance.
Uttarakhand Tourism - Uttarakhand Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Uttarakhand Entry formalities, Places of Interest in Uttarakhand, List of Tourist Guides in Uttarakhand and Transportation in Uttarakhand.
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Places of Tourist Interest - Rishikesh, known as the “place of sagas” is a spiritual town situated at the confluence of the Chandrabhaga and Ganga.
Yoga Ashram, Rishikesh - Parmarth Niketan is a spiritual haven, resting serenely on the banks of the holy Ganga, nestled in the lap of the Himalayas.
