Rishikesh is a city which comes under a municipal board in Dehradun district of Indian state of Uttarakhand. Rishikesh is name of a lord Vishnu which means ‘lord of the senses’. Rishikesh is the starting point of the Hindu’s Chardham pilgrimage called as Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. Sacred River Ganga also flows through Rishikesh.
Rishikesh is also called as Yoga capital of the World. It gives the best location for meditation. Rishikesh is also a starting point of treks in the high Himalayas of India. People can enjoy rafting also here at Rishikesh.
