Popularly known as the Yoga Capital of the World, Rishikesh is a sage’s abode and an adventure lover’s hub as well. This celestial city is always counted on the top of the list of famous holiest places of Hindus. The serene and magical ambiance of the holy city, especially across the raging river of Ganges, flows in eternity providing an ultimate retreat to everyone. Rishikesh literally suggests the “Locks or hairs of a sage”, and is widely popular as the “Gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas” and the “Yoga Capital of the World”. It is the only destination in the world that is equally famous or pilgrimage, yoga & Ayurveda, and adventure sports to enjoy.
Why choose Rishikesh as a holiday destination?
Rishikesh is widely known for its holiness offering a lot to its visitors making their journey slightly holiest, sometimes adventurous, other times surreal and comely. Travelers can either choose for temple-hopping across the nearby shrines like Shri Neelkanth Mahadev, Vashishta Gufa or can pamper themselves at an amazing Ayurvedic retreat in Rishikesh. One can either stroll around the Sivananda Nagar, the home of Sivananda Ashram or enjoy adventures at Ganga River.
Activities to enjoy in Rishikesh –
Temple hopping – Rishikesh is always one of the most revered pilgrimage destinations in Hinduism attracting a large number of devotees and pilgrims to visit the spiritual abode or take a holy dip in the holy Ganges, which is believed to clean their souls.
Yoga & Meditation – Rishikesh being the Yoga Capital of the World, tourists can add to an amazing yoga experience when on a trip to Rishikesh. Yoga is an ancient method of finding inner peace to mind and soul. One can even join the International Yoga Festival held in the month of March in Rishikesh to learn more about Yoga.
White river rafting – river rafting in Rishikesh popular all across the country and the turbulent waves of Ganges River makes it more exciting and adventurous. Adventure seekers flock in Rishikesh in large numbers after the monsoon ends to enjoy the thrill of rafting in Rishikesh.
Adventure sports – besides of river rafting in Rishikesh, there are many other adventurous activities to enjoy that will entice the adventure seekers. Bungee Jumping, Flying Fox, Cliff Jumping, Body Surfing, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Rappelling, and Zip Lining are some of the best adventure sports to enjoy in Rishikesh.
Rishikesh and Yoga –
Every year thousands of years ago one saint visits this place in order to attain peace and spirituality. According to the study and practice flourished here, Rishikesh soon established itself as a birthplace of Yoga, Ayurveda, Meditation, Spirituality, and Spa Therapies. Since then, the city became famous worldwide as the best place to study, learn and practice Yoga, Meditation, Spirituality, Spa Therapies, and Ayurveda. It is highly believed that meditation in Rishikesh brings one closer to the attainment of moksha, as does a dip in the holy river that flows through it.
Best time to visit Rishikesh –
Rishikesh enjoys a pleasant and soothing climate throughout the year, only the monsoon season should be avoided to visit Rishikesh. The city is blessed with a lot of scenic beauty during the rainy season but there are chances of landslides and flooding of the river is common here. Thus it is advised to remain careful during the season. The months of late September till February are considered as the best time to visit Rishikesh. This is so because the climate in winter gets pleasant and scenic and one can easily enjoy their holidays in the city.
Rishikesh is the best place to plan holidays in India wherein you will experience the charm of yoga and meditation along with adventures for your wanderlust soul. A city is truly a place for adventure buffs, nature lovers, and peace seekers. If you are traveling for the first time in India then you can combine Rishikesh with Golden Triangle Tour to explore the best of Indian culture and traditions while having a retreat in Rishikesh. You can simply book the Golden Triangle Tour with Rishikesh in which you will explore, Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, and Rishikesh as a whole. So plan your holidays in Rishikesh and get the best ever vacationing experience in Rishikesh.
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