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Rishikesh - The land of Gods, Yoga, Nature and Adventure Sports

Date Published: 21st August 2009
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A gateway to heaven on earth, in Rishikesh tourists can come close to the divinity, have peace of mind and at the same time get adventurous. For religious trip, tourists can sightsee places like Lakshman Jhula, Gita Bhavan, Parmarth Niketan,Bharat Mandir, Neelkanth Mahadev Mela or simply take a holy dip in river Ganges. Rishikesh is a religious town in Uttarakhand located at the place from where The Ganga comes down from The Himalayas.

The town is known as the World Capital of Yoga since the time The Beatles came to visit Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Rishikesh is the gateway to the Himalayas and this is where the Char Dham Yatra ideally begins. Rishikesh is situated in the northern part of Uttaranchal. It is 238 km northeast of Delhi and 24 km north of Haridwar and spreads on the right banks of the Ganges, at its confluence with the Chandrabhaga stream. It is surrounded by hills on three sides and situated at an altitude of 356 meters above sea level.


For adventurous trip, tourists can indulge in river rafting, rappelling, rock climbing, trekking, kayaking and cliff jumping. All sports activities have also led to the increase in tourism.

Therefore, other than hotels in Rishikesh, there are several camping options offering a comfortable stay in the lap of nature. Due to increase in the footfalls of adventurers and sports lover there is a steep rise in the dharamshalas and hotels in Rishikesh.

Hotels in Rishikesh affords enchanting views of the sacred Ganges. Hotels in Rishikesh are comfortable enough to accommodate both domestic and international tourists as per their needs. Hotel Prasanna Inn is a 3 star hotel providing online booking and reservations. Hotel Prasanna Inn is situated on the bank of sacred Ganga River, surrounded by the foothills of Himalayas. Prasanna Inn is moderately priced hotel keeping in mind the different tastes, needs and affordability of the various classes of travelers.
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