Rishikesh, a stunning gateway to the Himalayas
Rishikesh is a well known town in Dehradun district in the Indian state of Uttaranchal. A holy city for Hindus and a famous centre of pilgrimage, legend has it that Lord Rama did penance here for killing Ravana, the demon king of Lanka. It is also a gateway to the Himalayas and is located around 100 kilometres away from another holy city, Haridwar.
The sacred river Ganga flows through Rishikesh. Sometimes nicknamed “the world-capital of Yoga”, the town has numerous yoga centres. It is also a popular spot for white water rafting enthusiasts, both from India and abroad, as it offers medium to rough rapids in the course of river Ganga.
rishikesh_lakshman_jhula (photo credit: wikicommons)
terrace_fields_amidst_himalayan_ranges_near_rishikesh (photo credit: wikicommons)