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Breathtakingly located at the confluence of the Chandrabhaga and Ganges River, encompassed by picturesque beauty of the mountains on three sides, 20 km north of the sacred city Haridwar, Rishikesh is renowned for its lure, tranquility and immateriality. The Sanskrit term ‘Hrsikesa’ is a name of lord Vishnu. ‘Hrishik’ implies senses and ‘Ish’ means master of Lord. Therefore the phrase means Lord of Senses. Resting in the foothills of the Himalayas of the Garhwal province, Rishikesh is regarded as the Gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas. Considered as a devotional and holy place, Rishikesh is the birthplace of yoga and meditation. It is presumed that meditation at this sacred place routes to fulfillment of salvation. Rishikesh arouse to Western acclamation ever since the Beatles stirred up at the ashram of the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in the late 60’s. Now-a-days, it flaunts itself as the ‘Yoga Capital of the World’ as Rishikesh is dotted with various temples, ashrams, yoga institutes and spas. One can experience laughing yoga, exercise humming or gong meditation, encounter crystal healing and all kinds of massage and listen inspirational CDs while sipping ayurvedic tea with vegetarian meal at spa in Rishikesh. Being one of the most spiritual cities in India, there is no dearth of places to see in Rishikesh. 450 feet long dangling Iron Bridge on the River Ganges, Laxman Jhula, was constructed in the year of 1939. It is assumed that the bridge is built at the same location from where epic personality Laxman, brother of Lord Rama, crossed Ganges River on a jute rope. The bridge offers arresting vision of Ganges, welcoming travelers with the cool breeze from the river. There are a few luxury resort accommodations available near Laxman Jhula. The confluence of three essential sacred Rivers the Ganges, the Yamuna and the Saraswati, Triveni Ghat is a most worshipped holy bathing spot in Rishikesh. Disciples make offerings here in the early morning. Evening aarati at Triveni Ghat the whole atmosphere come alive with hundreds of leafed lanterns float down the river. Several luxury accommodations for the travellers are featured in close proximity with Triveni Ghat. Encircled between the valleys of Manikoot, Vishnukoot and brahmakoot, divine Nilkanth Mahadev Temple is located at the adjoining of two abiding rivers Pankaja and Madhumati. This place is not only famous as a holy site; the 12 km long area from Swarg Ashram to Nilkantha Mahadev Temple is a marvelous terrain for trekkers. One of the most fun-filled adventurous spots, Jumping Heights, is facilitate with some excellent cottages in Rishikesh. Placed at Mohanchatti, this spot offers extreme thrill and excitement providing bungee jumping facilities. As the focal rollicking activity in Rishikesh, White Water Rafting appeals a huge amount of tourists. Rishikesh has evolved as a famous adventurous spot thanks to White Water Rafting facilities. To experience the real challenge and adrenalin rush, people from all across the globe opt for this action. Being a picturesque little gem and the ideal starting point for celebrated Char Dham Yatra, this place is blessed with panoramic beauty, divinity, thrilling activities and some of the finest accommodation amenities such as the extravagant villas in Rishikesh. There are a few luxury resort accommodations available near Laxman Jhula.
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