Travel Guide to Visit Rishikesh

This city on the banks of the Ganges has been the “yoga capital of the world”. Here you can experience a retreat in an ashram by the river, learn about meditation, yoga, massages , listen to spiritual music and discover instruments such as sitars and tablas, all in a very new age atmosphere. In the evening you can attend the ceremony of adoration of the Ganges (ganga aarti). Rishikesh is also a good starting point for lovers of adventures and hikes.

The picture-perfect rural setting along the Ganga River and the foothills of the Himalayas make it a rather unique vacation spot in India. The place reveals a perfect symbiosis between the spiritual and the temporal, making a trip to this city a unique getaway, off the beaten track. Here is a travel guide  to visit Rishikesh and all the important information.

If you want to go on an adventure, then the list of things to explore in Rishikesh is also quite long. The city is famous for being the destination of all adventurers in India.

Rafting in Rishikesh will offer you truly exceptional moments of happiness and action. The fast flowing Ganga River through the city is marked by a number of waterways of varying levels perfect for an adrenaline rush. Idyllic for amateurs and experts alike, the adventure sport is exhilarating at the highest, indescribable level. This is your chance to test your skills as you raft down the river.

Camping on the banks of the river offers immense pleasures and it is an opportunity to taste adventure in various forms. Kayaking, trekking, rock climbing, body surfing, waterfall, trekking, cliff jumping, and bungee jumping are all holiday options in Rishikesh. You only have to consult the different programs to make your choices and set off to conquer the city.

Many Temples populate the banks of the river. The ancient city is one of the holy places in India. Dedicated to the various gods and goddesses of Hindu mythology, they each have their own story to tell and graces and blessings to impart.

The Ashrams of Rishikesh are numerous and constitute the soul of the city. It is a place of retreat founded to isolate oneself from the world and practice yoga, meditation. So if you are looking for spirituality, inspiration, the ashrams are the right places to taste the intangible, to find the inspiration.

Yoga in Rishikesh one of the most popular destinations in the world for practicing Yoga. The city offers you a wide variety of ashrams and styles of yoga and meditation and it is up to you to choose the most suitable one.

Explore Rishikesh is a great place for shopping. No one here is demanding, nor are you opportune, you will rather live a very pleasant experience. Cross one of the two suspension bridges and you will be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of the city and the Ganges.