Rishikesh, the land of Gods is one of the most popular pilgrim centers and gateway to the Himalayan Shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri in India. The Yoga Centers of Rishikesh has enhanced the significance of the place. It is also a destination for adventure sports lovers. From this point on, the great Ganges leaves behind her mountain home and enter the vast plains of Northern India.
Rishikesh, the Mecca for peace seeker through Yoga & meditation, is located at a height of about 1360 feet above sea level. It is believed that several yogis and sages lived and practiced penance here. Rishikesh represents the site where Vishnu vanquished the demon Madhu.
Rishikesh is one the holy cities of India, the yoga capital of the world, a totally vegetarian town. Rishikesh is a good starting point for trekking to Himalayan pilgrimage centers such as Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamnotri in India.
Rishikesh is considered to be sacred as it is believed that meditation at this place leads to attainment of salvation. There are many temples, some of them are ancient or new along the river Ganges. Rishikesh is important not only as pilgrimage centre closely associated with the Ramayana, but also as home for many important centers of Hindu religious thought and spirituality, and Great Yoga Centers.
The Ganga Beach Resort offers wide range of tours and packages.
Places to Visit
- Laxman Jhula
- Ram Jhula
- Parmartha Niketan Aarti
- Ancient Ashrams (Swarga Ashram etc.) & Temples (Bharat Temple etc.)
- Vashistha Gufa
- Triveni Ghat
- Gita Bhawan
|
