Rishikesh: Destination full of Relaxation & Spirituality
VACATION
Rishikesh is the small town and one of the famous place in north India located beautifully at the spot where the holy river Ganga/ Gange spills out of the foothills of the Himalayas and begins her long journey across the plains of India to the Bay of Bengal.
The sacred town Rishikesh is the combination of robust, pristine nature, fresh mountain air, mesmerizing sunrise over the peaks, a torrential river, holy cows, Om symbols and orange-robed sadhus.
Rishikesh is also known as “Gateway to Garhwaal Hills” and famous for its Ganga aarti, shrines and yoga ashrams. Town is best for those looking for a month-long yoga vacation to the less fortunate, time bounded, adventure seekers.
Town is worldly famous with the title of “Yoga Capital of the world.” Many meditation and yoga ashrams are here for the tourists seeking Spirituality, Peace and Enlightenment. Just walk through the streets of Rishikesh, the mystical surrounding will fill your soul with peace.
The sunset at this sacred place reveal the other worldly nature. Sunset view from the Rishikesh is unforgettable.
Famous Places to visit near Rishikesh
Visit to Triveni Ghat and participate in the Maha Aarti being performed on the bank of holy river Mother Gange. This ceremony is a sacred Hindu ritual performed to pay a tribute to Mother Gange.
Walk on the Laxman jhula and Ram jhula, the suspension bridges which connects the two banks of river Gange. Around the Ram jhula you can find the statues depicting scenes from Hindu epics and the Bhagavad Gita.
Pay visit to the thirteen story Triyambkeshwar temple near the Laxman jhula. You can also enjoy the many activities like river rafting, kayaking, and hiking.
Taking a jeep safari through the wild terrain of Rajaji National Park is also one of the most adventurous things to do in Rishikesh. On the eastern bank the peaceful Swarg Ashram is located.
There is a feeling in Rishikesh unlike anywhere else relaxed and reverent and consequently attracts genuine Hindu devotees and gurus as well as western hippies and spiritual dilettantes. Temple bells ring incessantly, feel the incense wafts in the breeze and yogis are everywhere to be seen.
Rishikesh is the kind of place that some people who come to visit end up staying in for long stretches of time and then there are those who really never leave, at least not in spirit.
People love to return here again and again.
Budget trip to Rishikesh, Ganga Aarti in Rishikesh
June 17, 2019
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