Rishikesh - The Yoga Capital of The World

Rishikesh, the yoga capital of the world attracts people from far across the world with its unraveled glory and natural charm. Established in the foothills of the gorgeous Himalayas, Rishikesh is one of the most admiring places to spend the holiday with your loved ones as the destination offers you a plethora of travel experiences like you can indulge yourself in several adventure activities, can explore ancient temples to witness the impeccable charm of spirituality, and much more. It happens to be one of the most visited spiritual sites in the country where a chain of ancient temples and other religious sites are established.

It is believed that the city became worldwide popular when the Beatles discovered the beautiful ashram of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in the 1960s. This serene town has long been popular as a spiritual site but is equally famous for thrilling activities like bungee jumping, white water rafting, camping, and mountain biking along the gorgeously flowing Ganga River. Also, if you want to add more fun and thrill to your Rishikesh trip then you must not skip enjoying the trekking trails located amidst the Himalayas.

Established on the bank of River Ganges, this yoga city is home to several saints residing in the ashrams and teaching the importance of yoga, meditation, spirituality, and Ayurveda springing up. As it is a religious place, hence, consumption of alcohol and non-vegetarian food items is strictly prohibited and the travelers are requested to maintain the divine aura of the city. Ganga Arti organized every evening at the banks of Riber Ganga is one of the most captivating experiences of your travel and the best thing is that unlike Varanasi and Haridwar, the ghats of Rishikesh are not much crowded. Also, if you are a Yoga lover then planning your Rishikesh trip in March is one of the best ideas as the city celebrates International Yoga Festival in this month.

Places to visit in Rishikesh

Ram Jhula, Lakshman Jhula, Triveni Ghat, The Beatles Ashram, etc. are few of the most loved destinations in this spiritual city. Kailas Ashram Brahmavidya Peetham, a 133-year-old institution that is devoted to preserve and promote Vedantic studies is another interesting travel site to explore in Rishikesh.  Apart from the above-mentioned places, there are various temples established in the city where devotees from different nooks and corners of the country flock to seek the blessings of the deities idolized there.

How to Reach?

Rishikesh has its own railway station where trains from almost every major city-run and the city also has bus stand where buses from several nearby cities come on regular basis. So, it is pretty fair to say that commuting here is not a big deal as the city can be accessed via every modes of transport.

Best Time To Visit

Being a city elevated at a great height and amidst the Himalayas, Rishikesh witnesses inconsistent climatic condition that acts as a holiday spoiler for the travelers. Hence, it is recommended to plan your trip to Rishikesh between April and June and then between September and October, so that you don’t face any challenge like landslides, bone tearing cold weather, etc.