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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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White water Rafting experience at Kaudiyala

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Kaudiyala is about 36 Kms from Rishikesh towards Dev Prayag. River Rafting is an amazing sports, do it to feel it. Leaves are meant toFood, sight-seeing and shopping
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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
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Rishikesh - White water rafting

Rishikesh is a holy city for Hindus located at the foothills of the Himalayas in
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Its Heaven On Earth

If Someone Wanna See Heaven While Breathing Then You Must Go Rishikesh & Onwards Area.
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