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High Season : Oct - Feb

15 - 40℃

Low Season : Mar - June

6 - 20℃

Nearest Airport -DED

Dehradun

Nearest Train Stations -HW

Haridwar

History

Hrishikesh the "Yoga capital of India" is considered one of the most sacred places for Hindus. The city received its current name from Hrishikesh - Lord of the senses, one of the names of the Hindu God Vishnu. There is a legend that when Lord Vishnu saw Rabya Risi meditating hard, he was happy and gave him his blessings and named that place Hrishikesh. Another legend says that once Lord Shiva got angry with Lord Agni and cursed him. Then, Lord Agni prayed here for redemption, and the area got to be known as Agni Tirth, the sacred place of repentance of Lord Agni or of the God of fire. Others say that the name of the city comes from the words of Rishi (essays, prophets, sacred hermits) and Kesh (Dreadlocks). Because many hermits passed through this place on the road to Char Dham. Usually, they had long hair and washed their hair in the water of the Ganga.

Facts & Culture

Set against the background of the Himalayas and with pristine opportunities crossing it, the ancient city of Rishikesh is one of the main tourist and pilgrimage centers in Northern India, where people around the world come to search for peace. Rishikesh is commonly known as the "world yoga capital" and rightly. Many visitors come here to learn yoga and meditation. The city is dotted with several Ashrams offering traditional Yoga and meditation techniques. The tourism development board of Uttarakhand organizes the annual Yog International Festival (IYF) here, which attracts thousands of yoga enthusiasts. Rishikesh is also known for its connection with the Beatles. In February 1968, members of the legendary English rock band visited the Ashram of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (now popularly known as Beatles Ashram) to learn transcendental meditation. The band has almost 48 songs during his time at the Maharishi Ashram, many of which appear on the white album (and a few abbeys). John Lennon recorded a song entitled, "The happy Rishikesh song" after his visit. Several other international artists, including Mike Love of the Beach Boys, Paul Horn, Donovan, and Gypn Mills, visited the site to contemplate and meditate. Rishikesh is among the adventures and travel destinations of India from the Rafting of the Whitewater River to the Bungee jump, there is a lot for all adventurers search engines. Some of the other adventure activities you can try in Rishikesh include rappel, kayaking, hiking, zip-lining, mountain biking, and climbing. Rishikesh is also a city of picturesque coffee, offering local and international kitchens and are full of tourists.

Places to See

Lakshman Jhula

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Lakshman Jhula is an iron suspension bridge situated in Rishikesh. It was erected over the Ganges River and is a landmark of Rishikesh. Lakshman Jhula is originally a jute rope bridge. According

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Laxman Jhula, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249302
Wheelchair Accessible - No
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Triveni Ghat

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Triveni Ghat is a scared Ghat and bathing spot on the right bank of River Ganges in Rishikesh. Triveni Ghat is located at the confluence of three religious rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Var

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Triveni Ghat, Rishikesh
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Tera Manzil Temple / Kailash Niketan Temple

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Tera Manzil Temple is a major landmark and a multi-storey temple located on the banks of river Ganga near Lakshman Jhula in Rishikesh. This temple is also known as Kailash Niketan Temple and is one

06:00 - 19:00
Laxman Jhula, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249302
Wheelchair Accessible - No
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Parmarth Niketan

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Parmarth Niketan is one of the most famous ashrams situated on the banks of River Ganges in Rishikesh. It is the venue for International Yoga Festival held every year in Rishikesh in the month of F

09:00 - 20:00
Near, Main Market Road, Ram Jhula, Swarg Ashram, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249304
Wheelchair Accessible - No
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Shivananda Ashram

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The Sivananda ashram is located on the banks of River Ganges near Ram Jhula in Rishikesh. The Ashram is the headquarters and spiritual focal point of a popular organization called the Divine Life S

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near, Ram Jhula, Ganga Vatika, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249137
Wheelchair Accessible - No
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Ram Jhula

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Ram Jhula is an iron suspension bridge over the Ganga River situated at Muni Ki Reti in Rishikesh. Ram Jhula was constructed in 1986 with the help of Sivananda Ashram. Previously it was als

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Ram Jhula Bridge, Yoga Village - Jonk, Ram Jhula, Swarg Ashram, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249304
Wheelchair Accessible - No
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Sri Neelkanth Mahadev Temple

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Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is one of the most revered holy shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is surrounded by dense forest and is adjacent to the mountain ranges of Nar-Narayan. The temple lies ami