Rishikesh Garhwal is situated at the height of 409 meters above sea level in the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains and is surrounded by the Shivalik Range. The Himalayan hills and the natural beauty of the river Ganges flowing from this religious place make Rishikesh incomparable. The serene atmosphere of Rishikesh is home to many noted ashrams. Every year a large number of pilgrims visit the ashrams of Rishikesh for meditation and peace of mind.Rishikesh is considered the gateway to Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri.Rishikesh is one of the holiest pilgrimage centers in India.

Lakshman Jhula is a suspension bridge across the river Ganges, located 5 kilometres (3 mi) north-east of the city of Rishikesh in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.

Best time to visit Rishikesh

Travel Seasons                       Min/Max Temperature                            Season

October to February                     8 to 34°C                                            Winter - Chilly
            March to May                              14 to 39°C                                       Summer - Hot and humid
           June to September                      24 to 35°C                                        Monsoon - High Rainfall

Best River rafting in Rishikesh

There are many routes of river rafting across the country, most of which are in northern India. Rafting is particularly popular in the Ganges with three major routes. These routes of Garhwal division of Uttaranchal have been named Kodiala-Marin Drive, Marin Drive-Shivpuri and Shivpuri-Rishikesh which are 12, 12 and 15 km long.

Go Camping on the banks of the Ganga

Rishikesh is a city blessed with a rich cultural history, a beautiful mountain range and the serene Ganga river that flows through it. There are a lot of undiscovered things that you can do by the city and one of them is caping by the Ganga river.