Rishikesh is a beautiful bliss located at the foothills of Himalayas. It is known for its natural beauty, ancient temples, adventure activities, world famous yoga ashrams and gypsy cafes by the side of mighty Ganga. This popular destination is a treasure for both nature lovers and adventure seekers.
Here are our few favourite hot spots of the town for every kind of traveller in you.
Adventure: There are amazing campsites spread around the Shivpuri area where you can spend a day or two and enjoy some amazing time with Bonfire, meals, swimming pool and stroll around for nearby treks and waterfalls. For the adrenaline junkie in you there are activities like Bungee Jumping, Flying Fox and Giant Swing. Cafes: Rishikesh is filled with quite a few cool cafes situated by the side of river Ganga. Few of our favourites are Beatles cafe (also known as cafe delmar), Little Buddha cafe,Om Freedom cafe, German Bakery, Divine cafe and Bakery, ChatSang cafe, cafe Karma and Bistro Nirvana. Evening artis: While in Rishikesh, you should definitely attend evening aarti at Parmarth Niketan and Triveni Ghat as these aartis in the mountains will surely be a treat for your soul. Beatles Ashram: Also known as Chaurasi Kutia is also a must visit for every Beatles fan and also if you like to know the intriguing story behind the ashram and its ruins. It used to be a training centre for students of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who devised the Transcendental Meditation technique. The ashram ruins are filled with jaw dropping graphic artworks of artists from around the world. The other popular tourist destinations are of course the world famous Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula with the latest addition of Sita Jhula to the list.
