Rishikesh is a tehsil located in Uttarakhand’s Tehri Garhwal region on the banks of the Ganges. This ancient city has several mythological and religious legends associated with Lord Vishnu, Lord Bharat, and various prominent sages. It is said to have been established in the 9th-century AD by Adi Shankaracharya.
The scenic beauty of Rishikesh is due to its location at the foothills of the lofty Garhwal Himalayas is accentuated by the mighty Ganges cutting right through the city. The picturesque city looks suspended between the stunning riverside promenades. The acres of forests, lush mountains, and clear blue skies lends it a surreal appearance.
The city is synonymous with its grand temples, rituals, architectural marvels and yoga ashrams. The twin Ram & Lakshman Jhulas are outstanding architectural feats in themselves. These suspension bridges span for over 750 ft. over the Ganges. There are numerous ashrams here that lead people into the spiritual world of ancient forms of yoga, meditation, and vipasana to cleanse their soul and de-stress.
