Rishikesh is surrounded by scenic beauty of the hills on three sides with Holy Ganga flowing through it. Rishikesh is an ideal destination not only for pilgrims but also for those who want to delve deeper into meditation.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 famous for its yoga sessions that are taught here by many yoga experts. One can go for trekking, river rafting and excursions to the Valley of Flowers. One can also visit Devprayag the junction of the Alaknanda and the Bhagirathi rivers. Dehradun, Haridwar, Mussoorie and Chila sanctuary are within reachable distance from here.

Rishikesh is also the Gateway to the Himalayas. The Char Dham Yatra (Four Shrines Sacred Journey) ideally begins from

The places of interest include -
Tapovan
Literally meaning 'the forest of meditation', Tapovan has a number of ancient temples including a temple dedicated to Lord Rama's brothers Lakshmana and Bharata.

Lakshmana Jhula
This is a 450 feet long suspension bridge that was built in the year 1939 over the River Ganga , Lakshman Jhula has turned out to be the chief attraction of Rishikesh. The bridge is made of iron but it is completely suspended. If you walk in the middle of the bridge you will find the bridge swaying mildly. You can not simply ignore the beauty of the surroundings. There is also another similar suspended bridge called Ram Jhula. These two beautiful suspended bridges are two hot destination in Rishikesh.

Mahadeo Temple
Located at a distance of 12 km from Rishikesh at a height of 5000 feet, the temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Mythology says that in the ancient times when the ocean was being churned for 'amrit' (Potion for immortality), first venom oozed out. Lord Shiva drank the venom at a place which is now called Nilkanth Mahadeo

Triveni Ghat
On the bank of river Ganga, hundreds of people come here every day to take a dip in the holy river.
This is a bathing ghat. The gentle murmur of the river is very fascinating. In the evening you will find thousands to people sitting on the bank to watch the religious function called "Arati" conducted during evening every day. The place is peace personified. It is very soothing to sit on the banks of the river and enjoy the cool breeze from the river. You will not even notice when it has become dark. Time will seem to fly past you.

Swarga Ashram
One can find numerous temples here. Each of these temples are extremely beautiful and is worth to visit. There are also a few eating restaurants where you will find some good Indian delicacy. Here people are vegetarian and you will not have the opportunity to taste non-vegetarian food. The beautiful statues in the area mesmerise the visitors. There are also few shops that sell wonderful handicrafts. The beautiful statues that can be found in the area speaks volumes of the skill of the people.

Vasishtha Goofa
Vasishtha Goofa where famous saint Vasishtha meditated on the banks of the Ganges. The cave is very peaceful and is indeed a perfect place for meditation. Rishikesh is also famous for its hiking trails and white water rafting. This is one tour that you will remember for a long time.