Location:
Rishikesh represents the Gateway to the Himalayas in the Tehri-Garhwal
region of Uttar Pradesh. Rishikesh is located at a height of about 1360 feet
above sea level. About 24 Kms from Haridwar. Located in the laps of lower
Himalayas, and is surrounded by scenic beauty of the hills on three sides
with Holy Ganga flowing through it.
Sacred City- Rishikesh:
Rishikesh is an ideal destination not only for pilgrims but also for those
who want to delve deeper into meditation, Yoga and other aspects of
Hinduism. Rishikesh is the gateway and the start-off point for journeys to
important religious places like Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and
Yamunotri.
The whole place is considered to be sacred as it is believed that
meditation at this place leads to attainment of salvation. There are many
temples-some ancient, some new along the river Ganges. Rishikesh is
important not only as pilgrimage centre closely associated with the
Ramayana, but also as home for many important centres of Hindu religious
thought and spirituality, and as a very great Yoga Centre.
