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 Rishikesh, renowned
as the “place of sage” locates on the confluence of
Ganga and Chandrabhaga is truly the starting point of Char Dham
Yatra. Rishikesh is an ideal objective for those pilgrims who want
to delve deeper into meditation. There is a popular belief that
a profound meditation of the place comes with the salvation of soul
to a large extent. Situated on the northern part of Uttar Pradesh,
Rishikesh is 238 km from Delhi and 24 kms from Haridwar, nestled
at a height of 356 m above the sea level, wrapped by hills on three
sides. Rishikesh offers an excellent platform for trekking expeditions
to the Himalayan peaks and for rafting to adventure lover tourist.
Beside, it is a cultural abode of meditation, yoga and other aspects
of Hinduism. International Yoga Week is also held here in the month
of February, which draws attention of worldwide travelers.
Rishikesh, gateway to the Himalayan Shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath,
Gangotri and Yamunotri is one of the most popular pilgrim centers
of India. Rishikesh is also attaining importance as a center for white
water rafting and other revering spots. From adventurous person to
religious person or the tried soul searching for peace is wonderfully
passing their vacation in Rishikesh. Rishikesh is the spectacle of
the Ganga hastening through the Himalayan foothills an awesome sight
homes numerous meaningful temples. Lakshman Jhula and Ram Jhula are
the worth visiting pilgrim spot of Rishikesh. Lakshman Jhula is a
major attraction of the tourist of Rishikesh built in 1929. Ram Jhula
is a suspended bridge recently built between Shivanand Ashram and
Sawarg Ashram.
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 Rishikesh,
the pilgrim center as well as a perfect attraction of foreigners
who are keen to explore the Hinduism. Rishikesh is the base camp
of worlds some most interesting pilgrimage sites as Neel Kanth Mahadev,
Bharat Mandir, Raghunath Mandir & Triveni Ghat, Chandreshwar
temples and Gita Bhawan and more. There also exist some important
ashrams for spiritual studies and physical discipline. Yoga Niketan,
Omkaranand Ashram, Vanprastha Ashram, Ved Niketan, Dayanand Vedanta
Ashram, Vanmali Gita Yogashram, Paremarth Niketan, Sivanand Ashram,
Shankaracharya Nagar Transcendental Meditation Center, Vithal Ashram
and Yoga Study Center in Rishikesh is successful in attracting pilgrims
from all across the world. Rishikesh is one of the most imposrtant
pilgrimage centers in India attracts thousands of tourists every
year for peace of mind, body and soul.
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