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DESTINATIONS Uttarakhand Destination Haridwar Rishikesh Mussoorie Nanital Auli Chopta Dhanaulti Kausani Almora Ranikhet Yamunotri Gangotri Kedarnath Badrinath Lansdown Himachal Destination Shimla Kullu Manali Dharamshala Solan Dalhousie Bilaspur Chamba Kasauli Kangra Kinnaur Palampur Kalpa Lahaul & Spiti Valley Kerala Destination Alappuzha Kochi Munnar Varkala Periyar National Park Bekal Kollam Rishikesh Just 24 kms from Hardwar, the divine city of Rishikesh is located in the laps of Himalayas. This beautiful city is encircled by the picturesque hills on all three sides. The setting becomes even more charming with Sacred Ganga flowing through the valley. The divine land offers a perfect meditation center where pilgrims from all over the world come to attain salvation. The city of Rishikesh houses many new and ancient temples along the Holy river Ganga. Rishikesh is an important pilgrimage centre closely related to the Ramayana, and many Hindu religious and spiritual centers all over the city. The place is also renowned for a Yoga Centre, ashrams, and Yoga institutes. Rishikesh is the commencing point for many journeys to Chardham including Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri. Apart from religious significance, Rishikesh is also a beloved destination for sportsmen. You can enjoy white water rafting and many other sports, trekking, rock climbing, and hiking in the Himalayas. Tourists from across the world haunt Rishikesh to enjoy various trekking expeditions and excursions. Every year thousands of tourists visit Rishikesh during the International Yoga week, which is held at Rishikesh from 2nd-7th Feb on the banks of the Ganga river.