Rishikesh has been the centre of pilgrimage and tourist attraction for Indians as well as foreigners for time past. Rishikesh is popularly known as the Yoga Capital of the World. Rishikesh is 28 kms from Haridwar on way to Badrinath and is situated at the foothills on either side of holy river Ganga.
The town is well known for modern and ancient Ashrams. It is said that when Raibhya Rishi did rigorous penances, the God appeared and the place was named Rishikesh.
The famous Bharat Temple was constructed here in the memory of Bharat, the brother of Lord Rama, who subjected himself to severe penances here. The other temples are Pushkar temple, Rishikund and Raghunath temple.
There are many spiritual Yoga and meditation centres located here which are regularly visited by large number of tourists from all over the world.
People visit here often for the Ashram and Yoga centres. Pay a visit to this place. It is advisable to contact travel advisors before reaching here.
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