Why Rishikesh Must Be on Every Traveller’s Bucket List?

 

Rishikesh is one of those rare places in India where you can find everything from spirituality, to adventure sports, great cafes, and more. This city is known as “The Gateway to the Himalayas” as most of the best Himalayan treks start from here. Rishikesh is also known as “The Yoga Capital of the World” because yoga and meditation are big here!

It’s a place where you can meet saints as well as hippies too and that just creates an unmatchable vibe in this city. So, let’s learn about some of the many things that attract tourists to Rishikesh from across the world and why it should also be on your bucket list.

1- Yoga and Meditation

The number one reason for people to visit Rishikesh is yoga and meditation practices. The city organises a Yoga festival every year as well and has numerous yoga centres where you can enrol in short-term yoga courses. Moreover, the solace people experience once they get to this city is unparallel and refreshed the soul.

2- Rafting, Camping and Trekking

White river rafting is one of the most in-demand adventure sports in the city for which people come from all over India. Paddling through the gushing waves of river Ganga is an extreme and enthralling water sport. Camping is another reason why this city is famous because it offers both beach and jungle camping that includes all meals, bonfires, snacks, and other play activities. Many treks short and long treks start from Rishikesh which one must do when in town!

3- Cuisine

Even though Rishikesh is alcohol and meat-free city, it still offers food of almost all kinds of cuisines. It is a haven for vegans as the cafes here offer great vegan food that you must try.

4- Accommodation

As we all know that the city is popular among tourists, so the hotel industry is prominent here and has options for all kinds of budgets. You can book lodging from anything like dormitories to high-end luxurious hotels. Some of the best hotels in Rishikesh are The Neeraj Forest Resort, The Taj Spa and Resort, Divine Resort, Lemon Tree Premier, and much more.

5- Street art

Yes, you might have not heard a lot about it but the city has a hippie-influenced culture which is why you will be able to see a lot of amazing street art when you’ll come here. There are some spots as well as an ashram named ‘Beatles Ashram’ where tourists go for photography.

In conclusion, Rishikesh is a city that should be on your bucket list if you are an explorer. However, make sure to book a hotel in Rishikesh before coming as you might not be able to get hotels without booking because of pre-bookings. The Neeraj River Forest Resort is a great resort located near the Rajaji National Park and offers beautiful vistas of the city. You can surely book it for a nice and comfortable stay!