(8) Rishikesh Tourism Packages

For centuries Rishikesh has been the Yoga centre of the world. People have been visiting this majestic city seeking spirituality and serenity of mind and soul. Located in the norther part of Uttarakhand, Rishikesh is surrounded by hills on three sides, making a picture perfect facade to treat the eyes of onlookers. People flock here to learn yoga techniques and mediation. While some visit to seek solace in its composed environment.A place that offers spiritual as well as adventure activities, Rishikesh is one stop destination as a perfect getaway. Explore the majestic Rishikesh with us as we have explicit Rishikesh tourism packages that are designed to suit your needs and at the same time are economical. With thousands of people visiting Rishikesh every month, it provides with an array of options in terms of accommodation in the city. You can opt for a staying option that would best comply with your tour plan.With holy River Ganges purifying the land with its perennial existence, the city serves as the starting point of many auspicious religious tours. The Hindu pilgrimage tour to the ‘Char Dham’ - Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri starts from here. It is believed that taking a dip in the holy Ganges before starting the tour proves to be a bliss for travellers. This is one of the reasons that Rishikesh experiences vast number of tourists throughout the year.Though, Rishikesh is considered as a Hindu dominated city, It houses religious community centres of other religions as well. Gurdwara Sri Hemkunt Sahib, the divine place of Sikhs, serves as a starting point of the famous Hemkund Yatra that is conducted every year. The city also has a Jain Temple, Muslim community centre where every friday Muslims perform their Namaz and a church that was established in the early twenty-first century.In the last two decades, Rishikesh has earned another name- The Adventure capital of India. The river sides are dotted with camps that have proven to be a great retreat and a host to activities for the adventure buffs. Famous for its white water rafting, it has a rafting patch of 16 kilometers divided into 4 classes. These classes offer medium to rough rapids, depending upon your potentials for raft. Apart from this, Rishikesh has also gained fame for sports like Bungee Jumping, zip lining and kayaking, rappelling. October to April are seasons best suited for adventure activities in Rishikesh.Apart from this, the city has its own places of attractions that are a must-visit in the list. Parmarth Niketan being first on the checklist, is situated on the banks of holy river Ganges. One of the top yoga centres in India is the biggest ashram that provides shelter to thousands of pilgrims. The evening Ganga aarti and traditional simplicity is what attracts people the most. Next on the list is Triveni Ghat. The place earned its name as three rivers- Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati flow underground at this very point. Everyday tons of people take a dip at Triveni Ghat and partake in the evening aarti by paying a nominal fee. Moving further, next in line is the Laxman Jhula, a 450 ft long bridge hanging on river ganges. It is believed that Lord Lakshman crossed the river on a jute rope at this point. Ram Jhula, adjacent to Lakshman Jhula is bigger than the latter and more picturesque.Tera Manzil Temple or Trimbakeshwar Temple, has thirteen floors with sculptures of numerous Hindu gods and goddesses. Due to its height, the temple is visible from Haridwar-Badrinath highway. The spiritual city has another temple of fame, the Bharat Mandir which is the oldest in the city and with most significance. Devoted to Lord Vishnu, Rishi Rabhya performed his penance at this holy spot. A splendid Shree Yantra has been placed in the in the inner canopy of the temple signifying its importance. Many spring festivals are also celebrated here.While there are so many places of attraction and spiritual importance in the city, but none has as majestic and significant than the Kunjapuri Temple. One of the 52 shakti peeth in Uttarakhand, here at Kunjapuri temple, the chest of burnt sati has fallen. The temple is situated on a hill top giving away a marvellous panoramic view of the city as well as the ice-capped mountains. One needs to climb 80 steps to reach the main shrine of Kunjapuri. Stay here till the evening and enjoy a mesmerising sun setting behind the alluring snowy mountains.Other than this, the ‘place of sagas’ also has school that offer music and cooking classes. Rishikesh is a perfect place to study Indian history and culture. It also hold numerous Ayurvedic centres that provide treatments as well as classes to study the subject.One of the most unforgettable experiences can be had here at Rishikesh with your loved ones as you opt for our pocket-friendly and promising packages. So, book your package now and leave for Rishikesh soon.