Rishikesh

Rishikesh takes a prominent place in the book of tourists in India. Rishikesh is the place from where the holy Char Dham Yatra begins. Rishikesh is the destination which could be visited round the year. Rishikesh is an ideal place for the pilgrimage and adventure tourism. Rishikesh is also known as World Capital of Yoga. River rafting is the favorite adventurous sport of the tourist at Rishikesh. The major attractions of Rishikesh are Lakshman Jhula, Geeta Bhawan and Swarg Ashram.

• Lakshman Jhula is the most prominent place at Rishikesh. Lakshman Jhula is a bridge which was built in 1929.
• Geeta Bhawan is one of the oldest places in Rishikesh. Tourists get to see the description of Ramayana and Mahabharata inscribed on the walls of Geeta Bhawan. It caters peace and harmony to the visitors.
• Swarg Ashram is a beautiful ashram full of ashrams and temples. The Swarg ashram is famous for its healthy and satwik living. Sadhus and saints used to do tapasya in these ashrams.

General Information :
Area : 11.20 sq km. Population: 29,145 (1981 census). Altitude: 356 m.
Temperature : Summer 18.3 to 32.2°C and Winter 14.4 to 29°C. 
Rainfall : 1,524 mm (average) June to September. 
Best season to visit : April to June or September to October. 
Clothing : Summer-Cotton and Winter -Heavy Woollens. 
Language spoken : Hindi, Garhwali and English.