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Rishikesh is a Himalayan foothill town where the Ganges leaves the mountains, known for yoga ashrams, suspension bridges and white-water rafting.
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Rishikesh lies in Uttarakhand, where the Ganges runs fast and green out of the Himalayan foothills and onto the plains. It is a pilgrimage town as well as a centre for yoga and meditation. The Ram Jhula and other suspension footbridges cross the river between temples, cafés and ashrams, and the Beatles studied meditation at Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's ashram here in 1968; its weathered buildings stand in the forest today.
In the evening, lamps are floated on the river at the Ganga aarti ceremony at Triveni Ghat and at Parmarth Niketan. Haridwar, another holy city on the Ganges, is about twenty-five kilometres south, and Rajaji National Park, with elephants, adjoins the town. The Neelkanth Mahadev temple stands on a ridge above the river, and Dehradun and the hill station of Mussoorie lie to the north-west.
Cafés serve simple food, from dal and thalis to porridge and fresh juices, and vegetarian menus are the norm. The rapids upstream suit rafting outside the monsoon, which runs from July to September and brings heavy rain to the hills.
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Questions about Rishikesh
- What is there to do in Rishikesh?
- We list 172 experiences in Rishikesh. The largest groups are day trips (23), city tours (11).
- What is the most popular experience in Rishikesh?
- By number of traveller reviews it is "Private Sunrise Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi By Car -All inclusive", rated 5.0 out of 5 from 530 reviews.
- How long do tours and tickets in Rishikesh take?
- The typical experience in Rishikesh lasts about 6.5 hours; the middle half run between 3.5 hours and 48 hours.
- Can I cancel a booking in Rishikesh?
- The operator lists free cancellation on 87% of the 172 experiences we hold for Rishikesh. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.
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