Rishikesh Tourism
Rishikesh is famous for
Ram Jhula

Ram Jhula

Ashish
19th Dec 17
Gita bhawan at Rishikesh

Gita Bhavan

Azad
27th Dec 17
Ram jhula at Rishikesh

Ram Jhula

Azad
27th Dec 17
Beautiful looking place

Lakshman Jhula

Azad
27th Dec 17
Radha Krishna temple of Rishikesh famous temple

Shri Radha Krishna Mandir

Aman
20th Dec 17
Ram Jhula, Rishikesh

Ram Jhula

Premlatarawat
19th Dec 17
Lakshman jhula from distance

Lakshman Jhula

Premlatarawat
18th Dec 17
Lakshman Jhula

Lakshman Jhula

Ashish
17th Dec 17
Religious, neat and clean temple

Gita Bhavan

Swakhar Pachal
7th Oct 17
Ram jhula

Ram Jhula
Jatin Kumawat
9th Jan 18
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Reasons to go to Rishikesh
No questions asked. Rishikesh is the best place for river rafting in India. Strong rapids and shallow waters, the place is a hub for river rafters.
HolidayIQ Traveller Neel Kamal shares, “Rishikesh and Haridwar seemed to me like twin cities of adventure and pilgrimage. It's the perfect package for people with adventure on their minds and spirituality in their souls. I went on an adventurous trip to Haridwar and Rishikesh this year. I really had a lot of fun with my friends. My trip went on starting with the holy bath on the banks of Ganges at Haridwar, visiting the holy temples at the ghats, travelling to Rishikesh for an exciting and adventurous white water river rafting on the chilling Ganges waters which is surely gonna gush the blood through your veins. Then the trekking on the hills for the beautiful view of waterfall, camping at the banks of the Bhima river, rock climbing, team games and the DJ night at the camp, stunning view of the beautiful Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula and ended with the evening Aarathi at the ghat. Don't miss India's only bungee jumping facility at Rishikesh. You have to book the slots well in advance for this or else you wont get the chance. Must visit places for adventure freaks. It will surely recharge you with enough energy until your next trip.”
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HolidayIQ Traveller Meenakshi Vijay from Delhi says. “Rishikesh is one of the holiest places for Hindus, which has attracted Indians and foreigners alike including the Beatles, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and Kate Winslet owing to its potpourri of spiritual mysticism, yoga and adventure. Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, this town and the adjoining areas along the Ganges namely Muni ki reti, the Ashrams on the east bank, Shivananda Nagar and the temple sections along the Laxman Jhula comprise what is known as Rishikesh. This town is famous for its Ashrams, temples, yoga lessons and not to mention the exciting white water rafting on the Ganges.”
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With Rishikesh as its backdrop this is a unique festival with a hippie community feel to it. A blend of the best of psy trance, community, culture and spirituality. This festival is organized usually in mid-June.
Rajan: It is the gateway to the various spell-bound and beautiful nature trails of Himalayas. It is an ideal place of visit for pilgrims as well as nature lovers.
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HolidayIQ reviewer Aman Goyal says, “This is the one of the place I had longed to visit. It is an adventurous place. I suggest go for boating, canyoning and other exciting adventures when you are here.”
HolidayIQ reviewer Rajesh says, “One of my best experiences in Rishikesh was during the monsoons. Being in a hill station in the middle of monsoon season where ur room is shadowed by thick green foilage and ur balcony overlooks river Ganges.”
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HolidayIQ Reviewer Irfan Ansari shares, “Where religion and adventure meet Rishikesh is a religious place with lots of temples and a clean Ganga river. As I visited the place I started seeing lots of sadhus and yogis in saffron dhoti and a lot of them were doing sadhana (meditation) on the banks of Ganga River. This place is a lot different from other religious places like Varanasi, et. This place is clean and neat with dustbin every 100 meters near the main touristy area which is 'Lakshman Jhula'.
HolidayIQ Reviewer Ankush Gulati adds, “Take a holy dip in Ganga Very clean nowadays. You should visit and take a dip in Ganga at least once in your life. You will feel really amazing after this Holy places. Evening Aarti is extremely special. Lots of attraction near Haridwar like rafting and trekking.”
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Tushar Patoliya5.0/5
Rishikesh adventure

Amit kumar5.0/5
Nice Location, Avoid on week end
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Rishikesh Overview
Rishikesh offers several tourist attractions right from religious locations to thrilling adventure sport activities. Religious places include Gita Bhawan, Nilkanth Mahadev, Triveni Ghat and Swarga Ashram. A walk on the Laxman Jhula is a major activity. Rishikesh embodies many popular yoga and meditation centres. There are private universities, which have short-term yoga courses that attract international tourists and visitors. Rishikesh is sometimes also referred to as the World Capital of Yoga, as it is a perfect place to learn and study yoga, meditation and other spiritual practices. Adventure sports and trekking also lure tourists to Rishikesh from all parts of the country.
White water rafting is the main adventure sport that is popular amongst water sports. River crossing is yet another challenging sport in which the individual is supposed to cross the river sliding on a single rope just above the heavy water currents of River Ganga. There are many Rishikesh holiday packages specifically targeted towards providing such services to tourists. Other surrounding districts are Tehri Garhwal and Pauri Garhwal, whose governing agencies have brought a ban on the use of plastic bags and selling of alcohol in the city, thus making it an alcohol free district. Another holy city, Haridwar is just 25 km away, which is also located on the Ganges. Food & Shopping in Rishikesh Food in Rishikesh is a vegetarian?s delight. Non-vegetarian is banned in the pilgrim town. However, it hasn?t affected Rishikesh tourism as the town boasts of cafes and restaurants that serve health food as well as traditional Indian delicacies like samosas, chaats among other street foods and meals.
As for shopping, apart from souvenirs and religious artifacts, Rishikesh does not have much to offer. Travelling to Rishikesh Rishikesh can be reached by air, rail and road. The nearest airport to the destination is Jolly Grant Airport, which is around 18 km away, in Dehradun. Delhi Airport is the nearest international airport. Taxis are available from both the airports to reach Rishikesh.
Rishikesh has its own railway station and is well connected to the rest of the country, especially to the northern part. Trains are available frequently from Delhi, Dehradun, Mumbai and other cities. By bus, the destination can be reached from nearby places like Haridwar, Dehradun, Pauri etc. Buses are run by the state as well as private operators. Located at the foothills of the Himalayas, Rishikesh has a pleasant climate throughout the year. Those interested in activities like whitewater rafting can visit from September to April. Accommodation options in Rishikesh: Pilgrims and adventure seekers alike have many hotel options in Rishikesh. This includes budget hotels, tents and camps popular among backpackers as well as guesthouses and lodges preferred by groups.
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