Rishikesh is a holy city for hindus positioned in the foothills of the himalaya in northern india. Rishikesh is basically considered as one of the reputated place for pilgrimage in india. Rishikesh is encircled by shivalik ranges on three sides and is the first point for char dham yatra. But Rishikesh is not just about pilgrimage, it is an adventurer's real delight. Known as the 'river rafting capital of india' rishikesh in uttarakhand invites adventure lovers from all parts of the world.
Rishikesh is joined to other parts of india with a wide network of road routes. Private bus services, tempos (vikrams), auto rickshaws, tongas, cycle-rickshaws and taxis. Hence reaching rishikesh is not at all a tough task :-)
Rishikesh is the perfect starting point for trained as well as for the beginners attracted in river rafting or water rafting. There are 13 outstanding rapids over a stretch of 36 km from kaudiyala to rishikesh. Rapids are basically a white patch of foam on a flowing river caused by the river breadth getting slender while flowing through a gorge between rocks or by a sudden increase or decrease in the volume of the water. Some of the famous rapids of Rishikesh are as follows:
1) The wall
2) Golf course
3) Rollercoaster
4) Daniel's dip three blind mice etc
River Rafting in Rishikesh is available throughout the year except monsoon. The apt period for river running depends on the adequacy of water level. Thus september-november and march-april-may are most apt. River rafting is closed at Rishikesh in monsoon season because the water level gets above normal and is a bit dangerous.
Rishikesh is a popular destination among rafting lovers. It is especially a big hit among diplomats and executives. Rafting is an exiciting sport best enjoyed with professional & commercial rafting guides & rafting instructors with tourist rafters in a rubber boat names as raft, if you also want to enjoy camping at rishikesh , stay in a riverside camp situated on sandy beach or ganges. The camps at Rishikesh are very much environmentally friendly - no detergent, no plastic, no chewing gum and no electricity. Only gas lanterns, tents and sandpits. People say rishikesh rafting is most enjoyable rafting in india. Beside the camping facilities, tourists are also provided with expert guides and top quality equipment and rafting gear.
Rishikesh is also known as the birthplace of yoga. It attracts thousands of tourists every year, who come to seek mental peace in the center of the humdrum of modern life. Once you have satisfied your skills at yoga and meditation, then rishikesh also offers some of the best spa and ayurvedic treatment centers in the world. The various Ghats and temples assist the human spirit in its endeavor to be one with the ultimate basis of all creations.
Rishikesh is home to many ashrams, and most major Indian ashram, including Vivekananda, Sivananda, Osho, Bihar school of yoga, have an office there. If you want to experience the classical Indian. & meditation, then this is the place for you. The slow and spiritual atmosphere of rishikesh makes its an idealistic place to begin discovering what india has to offer. Beside this international yoga week is also usually celebrated from february 2-7 every year. This festival is the ideal place and time to learn some real yoga postures to keep oneself fit and fine.
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Abhishek S
Rishikesh Rafting
