Rishikesh is a tehsil located in Uttarakhand’s Tehri Garhwal region right on the banks of the holiest of

Indian rivers, the Ganges. This ancient city has several mythological and religious legends associated
with Lord Vishnu, Lord Bharat, and various prominent sages and is said to have been established in
the 9th-century AD by Adi Shankaracharya.

The scenic beauty of Rishikesh is due to its location at the foothills of the lofty Garhwal Himalayas is
accentuated by the mighty Ganges cutting right through the city. The picturesque city looks
suspended between the stunning riverside promenades, acres of forests, lush mountains, and clear
blue skies lending it a surreal appearance.

The city is synonymous with its grand temples, rituals, architectural marvels and yoga ashrams. Every
temple here, be it the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, Raghunath Temple, or the 13-storey
Trimbakeshwar Temple, has its own beautiful legend that attracts people from all over the world. The
twin Ram & Lakshman Jhulas are outstanding architectural feats in themselves. These suspension
bridges span for over 750 ft. over the Ganges. There are numerous ashrams here that lead people
into the spiritual world of ancient forms of yoga, meditation, and vipasana to cleanse their soul and
de-stress.

Rishikesh has its share of offbeat and adventure activities too. If you are not enjoying the adrenaline
rush of white water rafting available up to grade 6, you can spend time enjoying amazing experiences
like cliff jumping, kayaking, body surfing, etc. There are picturesque waterfalls here like Patna fall and
Neer Garhi fall, etc. that are perfect to escape into the raw wilderness of nature. If you are the
spiritual kind, you can’t miss attending the jaw-dropping spectacle of the Maha Aarti.

The summer months (March-June) here are extremely hot & humid with temperatures reaching up to
36°C. Winter months (October-February) are cold and sunny with temperatures dipping to a low of
6°C, making them the best months to visit. Monsoon months (June-September) see a lot of rains
accompanied by humidity.