RISHIKESH

Rishikesh is only 24 km from Haridwar. Located at the foothills of the Himalayas, this city is considered the gateway to three other cities of pilgrimage: Badrinath - Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri, the four places called "Chardham". Rishikesh is surrounded by beautiful  Himalaya from three sides and is crossed by the sacred Ganges. On its shores arise the ashrams of the Sadhus and the sages. Rishikesh is also famous for the ashrams  & Yoga center. The Ganges, usually impetuous for its currents during the descent from the mountains, suddenly becomes docile and quiet here. At Rishikesh, the Ganges leaves the mountains and descends along the plains and begins its long journey. Rafting on the Ganges is very popular with tourists.