city
Rishikesh
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Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
The Yoga Capital of the World and Gateway to the Himalayas. Sacred city where the Ganges flows from the mountains.
Rishikesh is a sacred city situated in the foothills of the Himalayas along the banks of the holy Ganges. It is renowned worldwide as the yoga capital and spiritual hub.
Visit Info
Timings: Temples: 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Ganga Aarti: 6:00 PM
Best time: February to May, September to November
How to Reach
Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (21 km)
Rishikesh Railway Station
Well connected by NH-58
Deities
Lord VishnuGoddess GangaLord Shiva
Festivals
International Yoga FestivalGanga AartiKumbh Mela
Special Rituals
Ganga AartiYoga and MeditationRiver Rafting (spiritual adventure)
Legends & Stories
- Lord Vishnu appeared to sage Raibhya Rishi here
- The Beatles stayed here in 1968, popularizing it globally