Rishikesh : Top sights in Rishikesh | Things to do in Rishikesh
Rishikesh is a religious town in the Dehradun district of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is also known as Dev Bhoomi. It is located in the foothills of the Himalayas. It is known as the "Gateway to the Garhwal Himalaya" and the "Yoga Capital". It is located about 25 km north of the holy city of Haridwar and 43 km from the state capital Dehradun. It is known as a pilgrim town and is considered one of the holiest places in Hinduism. There are many yoga centers that attract tourists from all over the world. It is also called the gateway to the dhams like Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamunotri and Gangotri. Rishikesh is situated on the banks of the holy Ganges River. Every year, a large number of tourists from all over the country come to see the religious places of this place and take a dip in the Ganges River. The fame of the ancient temples and ashrams here extends far and wide. According to the Hindu epic, Lord Rama did penance here after killing Ravana