Surrounded by the mind-blowing beauty and lush green climate, Rishikesh is a lovely hill station. Situated at the foothill of Himalaya along River Gange, this is a top-rated Hill station. Hiding the treasure – trove of beauty in itself, this place attracts many tourists from all over the world. Anyone who visits here once wants to come here again and again. No matter where you go in the world, you will not find a place like Rishikesh anywhere. Let us tell you some exciting things about Rishikesh that will change your perspective. 

Feel the Power of Spirituality

We all know that Rishikesh is one of the well-known pilgrimage destinations of India. If you visit Rishikesh, your journey is incomplete without visiting the temples. There is a chain of many famous temples in this holy pilgrimage site, where devotees get blessed after worship of God. The continuous chants, instruments playing, and the spiritual vibe will touch your heart deep inside. The religious view of the temples attracts the devotees. Every year a huge crowd of devotees gathers here.

Immerse yourself in Ganga Aarti

Rishikesh Ganga Aarti is one of the main rituals of this place. Most of the people who visit here take part in Ganga Aarti. There are many ghats here for Ganga Aarti, but the famous ghat here is Parmarth Niketan. The right time to perform Ganga Aarti is from 6 pm to 7 pm. During the Ganga Aarti, many shining lamps are seen floating in the Ganges, and the view is worth seeing. The chanting of mantras, the singing of bhajans, and the drum sound are enough to attract the devotees. To perform Ganga Aarti, devotees worship Mother Ganga with some flowers and a burning lamp and then float that lamp and blossom into the water. Every day many devotees visit here to perform the Aarti of Mother Gange.

 Explore the Ashrams and Ghat

Rishikesh is also well known for its ashrams and ghats. Many ashrams can be experienced personally. This place welcomes all holy men, saints, and yogis from far away and gives them a chance to stay and experience here. The most famous ashram here is Triveni Ghat. The ashram offers various kinds of ayurvedic treatment, yoga meditation, etc. Apart from Parmarth Niketan, there are many other Ashram like – Sivananda Ashram, Omkarananda Ganga Sadan, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Ashram, Anand Prakash Ashram, Swami Dayananda Ashram, Himalayan Yoga Ashram, Phool Chatti Ashram, Osho Ganga Dham Ashram and many more. All these ashrams are also renowned for Ganga Aarti.

Enjoy Camping in the midst of Nature

If someone is a camping lover, there is nothing better than Rishikesh. They are located in the foothills of Himalaya along with the River Gange. Rishikesh offers you a vast range of luxury and jungle camping. The best and cheapest way to explore nature and adventure both together. You will get a better chance to spend quality time with your family and partner. Camps are located at a quiet place a short distance from Rishikesh city. So that people can enjoy a serene environment amid a lush climate.

Enjoy the Thrill of Adventure Sports

Rishikesh is one of India’s well-known water sports destinations, which attracts a massive number of tourists worldwide. If someone is looking for a high-level adventure thrill, Rishikesh heartily welcomes you. One can explore River Rafting, kayaking, cliff jumping, body surfing, jungle trekking, etc. India’s most significant bungee jumping point is also located in Rishikesh. Rishikesh offers you an array of adventure thrills So that you can drive away your fear. Those who want to enjoy the adventure by heart will not find a better place than Rishikesh.

Fit your Body with Yoga Retreats

Rishikesh is prominent as the Yoga Capital of India. National and international yoga lovers visit here from all over the world to learn this skill. It is now becoming an essential part of our life. One can remain physically and mentally fit only by doing yoga. That is why there is a good chance here for those who like to do yoga and want to learn some new skills of yoga Asanas. 

Rishikesh offers an array of yoga retreats, including Rishikesh Yoga Peeth, Arogya Yoga School, Parmarth Niketan, Arogya Yoga School, and Yoga Niketan, Osho Ganga Dham, Himalayan Yoga Ashram, and many more. Yoga amid a lush–green climate in front of the river Ganges gives perfect peace. It is a must-visit destination for Yoga lovers.

Refresh your mind & body soul with Ayurveda

If you are tired from the hustle-bustle of everyday life, you need good relaxation. So without wasting your time, come to Rishikesh, where you will get a good relaxation body massage, which will remove both your physical and mental fatigue. Rishikesh offers a massive range of Ayurvedic retreats, which helps you to relax your body amazingly. They will massage your body with different types of aromatic, herbal, and ayurvedic oils that will not only relieve stress from your mind and body soul; But it will also loosen and relax the tense muscles in your body.

Sightseeing

If you come to Rishikesh and have not explored all these places, your journey is incomplete without that. You can visit wonderful and memorable places in Rishikesh, which will remain in your memories forever. As we all know, Rishikesh has the unbeatable beauty of Nature. Here you get beauty, wildlife, adventure, and spirituality all in one place. Some unique places to visit in Rishikesh come – Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula, Parmarth Niketan, Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, Rajaji National Park, Beatles Ashram, Swarg Ashram, Kaudiyala, Jumping Height, and Shivpuri.

Mouth-Watering Food

The Chotiwala is one of the best restaurants in Rishikesh, located at the bank of River Gange. It offers a special thali for those who want to have homemade meals. The food is very hygienic and delicious. Apart from this, a variety of delicious street food is also served in Rishikesh. Because some people also like to eat street food like – Chola Bhatura, Pani Puri, Masala Chai, Samosa, etc.

Enjoy Shopping

There are also some famous markets in Rishikesh for those who like to shop. You can give your family or friends some gifts like favorite Indian Gods or Goddess Idol and Prasad. There you will get incense sticks and flowers etc., for worship. Apart from this, you can also purchase daily needs items and fruits, etc., from the Main market in Rishikesh. If you want to buy some traditional wear, Gole Market of Rishikesh is famous for that. Here you will get all kinds of goods available in the market. Some of the main markets here are – Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula, Gole Market, and Rishikesh Main Market.