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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 |
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| Reviews on Rishikesh travel(What people have to say) |
 Meenakshi, Delhi | 2nd December 2007
Spirituality and Sensuality!
| Overview of the destinationRishikesh is one of the holiest places for the Hindus which has attracted Indians and foreigners alike including the Beatles, Maharshi Mahesh Yogi and Food, sight-seeing and shopping Much against the raised eyebrows of many, me and my husband, barely married six months, decided to go to Rishikesh during Diwali. The thrill Activities & things to do The comforting part of Rishikesh is that it offers activities for both the young and the old! The youth can indulge in white water rafting Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc. Rishikesh is 238 kms north east of Delhi and is located in the Garhwal region of Uttaranchal. It is a pleasant 6 hour road journey | shyam, Patna | 20th March 2007
The peace and spirituality
A place of peace and spirituality blended together in natural beauties. To watch and observe | | Read full review... | Preeti, Dehradun | 23rd February 2007
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| Articles and Blogs | | Rishikesh : The Foothills of the Himayalas - Rishikesh, situated in the lap of the Himalayas, has been a place of pilgrimage for Hindus from time immemorial. | | Yoga City Yatra: The Rishikesh Runaround - Rishikesh is the Yoga Ashram capital of the world, which has always attracted many a yogi, guru, swami, and pilgrim. | | Official Websites | | 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.
| | Other Useful Links | | 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. |
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