Situated along the convergence of Ganga and Chandrabhaga,
Rishikesh on the foothills of Himalayas is the hub of many ancient temples,
popular cafes, yoga ashrams and adventure sports.
Rishikesh, over the years, has become extremely popular
as the top spiritual destination in the world, especially after the Beatles
association with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi here in the late '60s. As it lies on the
holy banks of river Ganga, this place has been a hub of Sadhus (saints) and
there are numerous ashrams teaching spirituality, yoga, meditation and
Ayurveda. With the tourists coming in, there has been a surge in the number of
cafes and restaurants in the town and there a lot of cafes serving English and
American food and beverages. However, in the last few years, Rishikesh has also
been developed as the hub of Adventure Sports in India as there is a multitude
of options including White Water Rafting, Bungee Jumping, Flying Fox, Mountain
Biking, etc. here. It also serves as the gateway to many Himalayan treks and is
used as a popular camping site. Rishikesh is a must visit for everyone visiting
India to truly experience something new.
Adventure
Activities in Rishikesh, Rishikesh Overview
Rishikesh is also a brilliant spot for white water
rafting. Other adventure activities include mountain biking, canyoning and even
bungee jumping. However, the rates and availability differ from season to
season.
Possibility of
Stayover
Rishikesh is known as a hub of water sports and other
adventurous activities. One can easily find a good accommodation in the main
part of the city with activity spot lying within the proximity of about 20 kms.
Medical fitness
Watch your respiratory system. If you have breathing issues,
please do not undertake this activity.
How to Reach
Adventure Activities in Rishikesh
Air: Jolly
Grant Airport serves as the nearest airport to the city if you want to indulge
in this breathtaking activity. The airport is situated 21 kms away from your
destination.
Rail:
Rishikesh is easily accessible to all the major destinations of India via a
good railway network. Trains to Rishikesh railway station are very frequent
offering good service to travellers.
Road:
Connected via motorable road, one can easily take a road journey to Rishikesh.
Buses and taxis are available to the destination from Delhi and other
destinations of Uttarakhand such as Dehradun, Haridwar, and Srinagar etc.
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