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Travel Destination of the Month
Rishikesh – Enjoy the Perfect Concoction of Spirituality and Adventure
A small town so lovingly pampered by the Mother Nature and sanctified by the spiritual environment, Rishikesh has no small designations to its credit. Popular as ‘the Gateway to Himalayas’, ‘the adventure Mecca of North India’ and ‘World’s Yoga Capital’, it welcomes the flocks of tourists starting from October when the weather is just the perfect. Take a note of how this amazingly peaceful place can redefine your holiday experience in India.
Delightful Nature
River Ganga decides to enter the plains from the Himalayas at Rishikesh, making the town extremely pristine. There is no dearth of luxuriantly green mountains and valleys and rich forest reserves that are home to the biodiversity wealth. To make it even more exciting, the post-monsoon months from October set the weather extremely pleasant for all sorts of enjoyments.
Dominating Spirituality
Rishikesh is believed to be the place where numerous sages and yogis performed tough penances during different eras. The presence of charming temples and ashrams and the holy Ganga River attracts people seeking spiritual rejuvenation. Swarg Ashram, Gita Bhavan, Trayambakeshwar Temple and Bharat Mandir are among the many spots to enjoy religious serenity. Triveni Ghat (a sacred bank of Ganga) is the place where hundreds of pilgrims take holy dip in the river water.
Unlimited Adventure
River rafting, rock climbing, rappelling, camping and kayaking are the prominent activities which enjoy a completely different facet of the holy town. Many new additions like cliff jumping, bungee jumping, giant swing and zip-line adventure have brought the place on the global adventure tourism map. Not to forget, there are ample of trekking and nature walking opportunities available.
Other Not-to-miss Activities
- Walk on the suspension bridge called Lakshman Jhula offering captivating views of Ganga and mountains in the backdrop.
- Join a yoga and meditation centre to learn the most genuine forms of these arts of healthy living.
- Attend the evening aarti of Ganga when thousands of earthen lamps are lit up and chanting of prayers make the whole environment extremely divine.
- Shop for reasonably priced clothes, handicrafts and religious paraphernalia.
- Don’t miss the Ayurvedic food full of balanced nutrients as well as the delicious Indian sweets and snacks.
- A traditional Ayurvedic massage is definitely the best way to enhance the trip’s value.
Rishikesh boasts of excellent connectivity by road and rail, while the closets airport at Dehradun is only few miles away. Let your body, mind and soul unwind at this unique tourist destination.
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