Rishikesh is a tiny town in the Dehradun district of Uttarakhand, adjacent to Haridwar, and is situated along the confluence of the Ganga and Chandrabhaga Rivers in the foothills of the Himalayas. Rishikesh, also known as Hrishikesh, is renowned for its adventure sports, historic temples, well-liked coffee shops, and as the “Yoga Capital of the World.” Rishikesh, one of the holiest destinations for Hindus, is a pilgrimage town and the entrance to the Garhwal Himalayas.

The Beatles’ visit to the ashram of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in Rishikesh in the 1960s helped make this city famous all over the world. Today, the location is well-known as The Beatles Ashram, drawing tourists from around the world. The serene town has long been a hub for spirituality, but it is also well-known for activities like whitewater rafting, bungee jumping, mountain biking, and camping beside the Holy Ganges. It also acts as the starting point for a lot of Himalayan hikes.

Due to its location on the revered banks of the Ganga, Rishikesh has long been a gathering place for Sadhus (saints), with various ashrams that provide classes in Ayurveda, yoga, meditation, and other spiritual practises. Alcohol and non-vegetarian meals are absolutely forbidden in this town because it is one of religion. In contrast to its contemporaries in Varanasi and Haridwar, Rishikesh hosts the most picturesque nightly aarti on the banks of the Ganga. In the first week of March, this location hosts the International Yoga Festival, which attracts yoga practitioners from around the world.

The town of Rishikesh, where the well-known Triveni Ghat is located, is one of the two main sections of the city. The other side of Rishikesh, which is 2 km upstream from the well-known Ram Jhula and Lakshman Jhula, is where most of the well-known ashrams, eateries, lodging, and tourists are located. The first two Indian cities to receive the designation of “twin national heritage cities” are Haridwar and Rishikesh.