Rishikesh is an ancient pilgrimage city located on the banks of the young, fierce Ganga. Surrounded by the thick forests of Uttarakhand, Rishikesh is only 45 km away from the capital city Dehradun. It is an ancient city and its mention can be found in the spiritual Hindu literature such as the Mahabharata. Rishikesh is the spiritual home to ageless saints and sages, devoted crowds of pilgrims and locals. It is called the Yoga Capital of The World.
Pilgrims from all over the world visit Rishikesh to bathe in the holy waters of Ganga and wash away all their sins. It is believed among many that the waters of Ganga at Rishikesh can heal any disease of the mind or body. Triveni Ghat is one of the biggest ghats in Rishikesh, And the primary one were pilgrims go to offer prayers, flowers and lamps. Additionally, tourists get to experience the energetic and sparkling mountainous Ganga flowing in brilliant blue colors along the banks of Rishikesh from this Ghat!
But that isn’t all to see in this beautiful temple town. Our well crafted and tailored Rishikesh Travel Packages introduces the perfect mix of spiritual and natural wonders for tourists of all preferences! Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula are two iron suspension bridges that connect the main city of Rishikesh to the nearby towns and villages of Uttarakhand. Some of the most revered shrines that truly make this city ‘The Land of Sages’ are the Shri Bharat Mandir, Mansa Devi Temple, Virbhadra Temple. Madhuban ashram, Shree Neelkanth Mahadev Temple etc.
Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri – the five holy Char Dham spots located in Uttarakhand are known as the Devbhumi, or the place where gods reside. As a devotee, joining these revered destinations is the best thing anyone can do. The Char Dham Yatra begins at Rishikesh. Rishikesh is also the commencement spot for the Panch Prayag Yatra. The best time to book Rishikesh Tour Packages is between October to June when you can experience a lot of recreational activities.