Rishikesh

Rishikesh sits at the foothills of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand, where the Ganges river emerges from the mountains onto the plains. Globally known as the Yoga Capital of the World, it draws spiritual seekers to its ashrams, yoga schools and the nightly Ganga Aarti ceremonies at Triveni Ghat and Parmarth Niketan. The same river stretch also makes it one of India's top adventure sports hubs, with white-water rafting, bungee jumping, flying fox and rock climbing operators clustered around Shivpuri and Kaudiyala. Landmarks like Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula, suspension bridges over the Ganges, add to its distinct blend of adventure tourism and spirituality.