Rishikesh - The wonder City of India

Rishikesh - Beautiful City in Uttarakhand

Rishikesh is a city in India’s northern state of Uttarakhand, in the Himalayan foothills beside the Ganges River.

The river is considered holy, and the city is renowned as a center for studying yoga and meditation.

Let's talk about some beautiful and amazing facts about Rishikesh :-

History :- Rishikesh has been a part of the legendary "Kedarkhand".

Legends state that Lord Rama did penance here for killing Ravana, the asura king of Lanka; and Lakshmana, his younger brother, crossed the river Ganges, using two jute ropes at the point where the present 'Lakshman Jhula'stands today.

The 'Kedarkhand' of Skanda Purana, also mentions the existence of Indrakund at this very point.

The jute-rope bridge was replaced by a 248-foot long iron-rope suspension bridge in 1889.

After it was washed away in the 1924 floods, it was replaced in 1927 by the present stronger bridge built by the United Provinces Public Works Department.

This bridge connects the two districts of Tapovan, Tehri and Jonk, Pauri Garhwal.

Another similar suspension bridge Ram Jhula was built in 1986 at nearby Sivananda Nagar.

1. The Ganges, one of the most sacred rivers to Hindus, flows through Rishikesh.

2. Rishikesh is now famous as the world's yoga capital

3. Rishikesh is also known as the gateway of the four Dham.

4. River Rafting - People from all around the world come to Rishikesh to experience the adventuresome river rafting

5. No Alcohol and Non-Vegetarian Food - A holy land and an important pilgrimage center in India, it has completely banned alcohol and non-vegetarian food.

6. Bungee jumping - Bungee jumping is yet another fun activity to be part of in Rishikesh, and also the highest in India (83 meters)

7 Ganga Aarti - the very famous Bridge, Lakshman Jhula, you will come across the Triveni Ghat.

The ghat is the meeting point of three of the holiest rivers in Hindu Mythology that is Ganga, Saraswathi, and the Yamuna and also believed to be the most spiritual place in Rishikesh

8. Ayurvedic Therapies and Massages - India is the homeland of Ayurveda, and Rishikesh is nothing lower than a blessed grail when it comes to the most trustworthy Ayurveda and yoga practices.

9. Temples - The holy feeling that you will get by touring a temple is compared to no other place.

10. Neer waterfall

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