Rishikesh is well-known amongst the many tourists who visit this place every year. With a perfect blend of rivers, serenity and mountains Rishikesh has something for everyone. While peace seekers find a safe haven here, adventure seekers come here to experience the thrill of rafting and bungee jumping.
The gushing river Ganga and pious temple prayers fill the air with purity and peace, which is the ideal escape from the bustle of our daily lives. If you truly want to explore the true beauty of Rishikesh then, target visiting in the winter, this will give you the chance to relax in the natural beauty of mountains, lakes, valleys and waterfalls. In the evening the Ghats of Rishikesh looks breathtakingly beautiful as thousands of diyas and marigold flowers float and illuminate the holy water of mother Ganga.
Priests perform Ganga aarti every evening at sunset. Ganga beach is the best camping site for adventure seekers. Triveni ghat is the famous and the biggest ghat. You can enjoy varieties of thrilling activities such as rafting, trekking, camping, paragliding, other than this you can also explore the city on foot, experiencing the pious temples, views on the banks of the river Ganga, meditation and yoga in different ashrams. You can also enjoy visiting lakshman and ram jhula, chaurasi kutia.
The best thing about Rishikesh is its flexibility with budget. Rishikesh mostly provides simple food. Some things to try here would be aloo puri, lassi, Pani Puri and choley bhature. Rishikesh provides hotels, homestay, hostels for every budget.
To explore the best of the yoga capital, you should spare at least 5-6 days to experience all the places and the beauty at an unhurried peace.
