Rishikesh

Rishikesh is a small serene town located in the foothills of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand, India, renowned as the "Yoga Capital of the World" and a major pilgrimage destination for Hindus. It lies on the banks of the river Ganges, which flows from the Shivalik Hills and is revered as sacred by Hindus. The town is famous for its ancient temples, ashrams for yoga and meditation, and its natural scenic beauty with the Himalayas nearby. Rishikesh also serves as the gateway to the Himalayan region and the Char Dham pilgrimage sites (Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri).