The first city that ganga flows through after descending the Himalayas is Rishikesh.It is situated in Tehri Garhwal district and is surrounded by the mountains of the Garhwal range of Himalayas. Rishikesh have multiple shades you can visit temples and watch ganga aarti,you can learn yoga,and fill your soul with adventure by White water river rafting and bungee jumping

Geography of Rishikesh

Ganga river is mainly formed by two major rivers, Bhagirathi and Alaknanda.The river continues to hurtle down the Garhwal mountains until it reaches the outskirts of Rishikesh.To the west of Triveni ghat, Once joined by the Chandrabhagha river. The southern part of the town is the old part and its Traditionally called Rishikesh.It is right on the West Bank of the river to the south of the confluence of Chandrabhagha with Ganga.The south of the Confluence is the Triveni ghat.Old Rishikesh is a Market place centred around the Triveni Ghat.Across the Chandrabhaga river and still on the West Bank og Ganga is the Township of Munni ki Reti.Going further to North We come to Ram Jhula {Pedestrian bridge that Staddles the River .The east bank is Name as Swargashram.

Here are the best places to see and things to do at rishikesh

1.Triveni ghat,Mayakund

Triveni Ghat is in old Rishikesh at the West Bank go Ganga river right to the south of where the Chandrabhagha river joins it.Every Evening at sunsets spectacular prayer performance for Aarti happens at this ghat,16 priests stands in a row at a pedestal right by the River and Hold up large banks lit with flames.As Chanting and Songs are played, the priests move the lamps in all four Directions as a offering to the river.You should reach at least 30 minutes Before the Aarti happens so you get River side seats.Summer Timing 6:30pm and Winter Timing 5:30pm

It is believed that the ghat was visited by lord Krishna when he got hurt by the Arrow of Jara-a hunter.Being the most venerated Ghat in Rishikesh,Triveni Ghat is even used by Devotees to Perform the last rites an rituals of their loved ones.The Ghat is famed for the Ganga Aarti perfomed to the Chants of Vedic hymns.

2. RAM JHULA – LAXMAN JHULA

The First bridge,Ram jhula, Starts from near the Swami Shivanand Ashram at Muni ki Reti on the West of the river and near Rameshwar Temple at Swargashram to the east of the river. The second bridge,Laxman jhula, Starts at the slightly elevated Tapovan Locality and ends near Tryambakeshwar temple.There are many Hindu ashrams and religious centres established at both sides of the Ganges.This bridge is 2 km upwards the river stream.This bridge is Constructed with the span of 750 feet

3.WHITE-WATER RAFTING 

Being one of the most renowned river rafting destination in north India, white water rafting in rishikesh is a must do for anyone wanted to take a big dip and get their adrenaline. Adrenaline junkies and Nature lovers,Strap on your life vests and helmet in order to paddel and bounce your way over turbulent rapids.Because Sometimes it takes a little water rekindle the fire in your life.

Brahmpuri Rafting Season- This is the basic stretch. The length of this stretch is 9 km and it mostly has grade II rapids. Rafting can be enjoyed here between mid-September and June-end.

Shivpuri Rafting Season: This 16 km long stretch mostly has grade III rapids, and is a recommended stretch. It opens soon after the Brahmpuri Stretch and is closed down around the beginning of June.

Marine Drive Rafting Season: This is a thrilling stretch with mostly grade IV rapids and is not a recommended one for the first-timers. This 25 km long stretch normally opens in simultaneity with Shivpuri Rafting Season but is closed down 1-2 weeks before it.

Kaudiyala Rafting Season: This is an advanced stretch and is definitely not recommended if you’re inexperienced, since it has grade V rapids, rafting at which is an extreme adventure. It has the shortest time window as it opens up in mid-October and closes down around mid-May

4.Bungee jumping

Ever thought about flying like a bird? Bungee Jumping will surely help you do so. Bungee Jumping is an adventurous activity that is all about jumping from a place that is at a great height. While jumping you are connected with a cord that is properly attached to a surface or any object that can bear heavyweight. You can either jump for a cliff or from a plane and you will be completely safe.The venue for best bungee Jumping in Rishikesh is located in Mohanchatti with the name, Jumpin Heights. It is run by ex-army officers and the jump masters are from New Zealand, the Adventure Capital of the world. Jumpin Heights feature India’s highest bungee jumping in Rishikesh with height of 83 meters. Jumpin Heights is open all days, except Tuesdays.

5.River Side Ghats

Shivanand ghat

It is situated in west of the river in the Locality of Munni ki Reti near Shivanand Ashram near Shivanand Ashram.Another significance of Shivanand ghat all rafting activities end at the shores of this ghat

Bombay ghat

Series of stairs that goes towards the east banks of river.This is a great spot to see the sunset.

Parmarth ghat

Most popular ghats in rishikesh and certainly most popular to the east of the river.The Ghat features a clock tower which is called the Shanti Stambh or peace tower.The prayer is performed on a concrete platform that just into the riverfront.

Vanprasth ghat

If you want to spend a quiet dusk away from the constant chatter of people and honking of vehicles,this the ghat to be in.The most special feature of this ghat, If you sit on the platform and hang your legs,then your feet will be in cool Himalayan water of the river.

6.Beatles Ashram

Beatles Ashram, also known as Chaurasi Kutia, is an ashram close to the north Indian city of Rishikesh in the state of Uttarakhand.The ashram gained international attention between February and April 1968 when the English rock band the Beatles studied meditation there, along with celebrities such as Donovan, Mia Farrow and Mike Love. It was the setting for the band’s most productive period as songwriters, where they composed most of the songs for their self-titled double album, also known as the “White Album”.

7. NEERGARH  WATERFALL

The jade blue Neergarh waterfalls also known as ‘Neer Gaddu’ are located about 5 & 7s km from Lakshman Jhula (Neergarh Waterfall I & II) on Rishikesh-Badrinath highway. These natural waterfalls radiates their empyrean beauty as they tumbles down the rocky cliffs. During summers many tourists visit Neergarh waterfalls to bathe in the cool water of the stream flowing nearby. There are two small bridges erected on the waterfalls having few resting shops in the vicinity. A short trek will take you closer to these pristine waterfall

8.Camp on the riverside,under the stars

When the last time you slept under the star and cooked dinner over a open fire.Do it all in rishikesh,with the perfect gorgeous mountain backdrop and white water river ideal for kayaking and rafting.The camps in Rishikesh, with neatly managed surroundings, panoramic views, and uninterrupted of valleys, makes for the ideal place to spend a day or two. These stays have basic facilities, offer good food and a wide range of activities that are perfectly curated to make your holidays engrossing. A camping stint in these places could be the best bargain for your weekend.Camping in Rishikesh is famous because of the availability of plenty of adventures and tourist places around. While you plan a trip with camping near Rishikesh there are a lot of activities and day trip that you can plan to make the most out of your short vacay. River rafting, body surfing, cliff jumping, bonfire, in-house volleyball, and badminton are some of the most exciting things to do while planning a rafting and camping in Rishikesh

9.Cafe hopping Best period for food lovers

Ramana’s organi cafe

Pure soul cafe & Organic kitchen ,Tapovan

The Sitting Elephant,Palika Nagar

Little Buddha cafe,Laxman jhula

1. Risk-Taking- To be honest, everything you do at any given moment is a risk. Someway or the other. But when you’re travelling alone, the previous statement is only but more applicable. If anything (God-forbid) goes awry, you’re all alone in a strange land. Yet you take that risk and several others, for the reward, which is many times greater.

2. More Independence- I was going to write just ‘Independence’, but the fact that you’re even taking a trip proves you had some in the first place. You’ll learn how you can live by your own, be dependent on no one, and how you only need you.

3. Critical Thinking- Every moment, you’re brain is running at full capacity. You think of everything. Thoroughly. Your mind makes back up plans too. Besides this, you also begin to ponder about several other things, life, work, personal challenges, etc. and come up with stuff you could never have thought of before.

4. More About Yourself-When it’s just you alone with your thoughts, you begin to discover sides of yourself you didn’t even know were there. Maybe your whole perception of yourself may change. All thanks to a little self reflection on a trip with just you.

5. A Whole New World-Be it food, language, tradition, art, or the people, you’ll encounter what seems like an entirely new world, with it’s own whims and whistles. You get to know so much about that place that you might wish to stay there forever

6. How To Manage Cash-Whether you’re doing this from the get-go or have to resort to it when you’re down to your last dime, you’ll probably learn how to manage money better. A pretty valuable skill, you’ll also learn of the value it poses.

7. Small Talk-–In your own country you’d probably be averse to even the thought of small talk. But once you’re out there on your own you somehow find it in you to be more engaging with the locals and actually indulge in those tiny conversations with strangers.

8. How Technology Can Truly Connect-You’ll only understand the true value of your phone once you’re abroad. Need to go somewhere? Maps. Need to talk to a local? Translator. Want recommendations? Google. While used mainly for social media, you finally get how useful tech can be when you’re travelling.

9. Responsibility-Taking care of your passport and valuable goods, making sure you follow the norms of the place you travel to, and what not, you finally learn to be a bit more responsible when you’re exploring solo. Throw in some paranoia as you’ll constantly check your pockets to make sure it’s all there.

10. How to get lost. In the truest essence of the word- When was the last time you were lost? Not recently that’s for sure. When exploring a new place, you’re bound to get lost at times. That’s when you learn to embrace it. Instead of checking your maps, you keep going, lost in your thoughts, steps, and an amazing new place.

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