Rishikesh
About Rishikesh
Rishikesh, situated on the banks of the Ganges River and surrounded by the Shivalik range of the Himalayas, is known as the "Yoga Capital of the World." The city gained international fame when The Beatles visited Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's ashram in the late 1960s. Today, it attracts spiritual seekers, yoga enthusiasts, and adventure lovers from around the globe. Rishikesh offers a unique blend of spirituality and adventure, with numerous ashrams, yoga centers, ancient temples, and exciting activities like white water rafting, bungee jumping, and cliff jumping. The iconic Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula suspension bridges are major landmarks connecting the two banks of the Ganges.
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Highlights
- ✓Practice yoga and meditation at world-renowned ashrams and centers
- ✓Experience thrilling white water rafting on the Ganges River
- ✓Walk across the iconic Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula suspension bridges
- ✓Attend the evening Ganga Aarti ceremony at Triveni Ghat
- ✓Visit The Beatles Ashram (now known as the Beatles Cathedral Gallery)
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