Rishikesh is a unique place. It is a cauldron of the exuberance that blends Hinduism and the West’s ceaseless exploration of this age-old religion.
We drove through the Himalayan town along the rugged mountains that skirts the young and powerful Ganges river.
I present you with a pictorial journey of moments that my lens captured 😍
Multiple faces, Ganges River
at Rishikesh, known for its beautiful beaches and rapids
of the Ganges in Rishikesh
at Marine Drive in Rishikesh
of the Ganges River in Rishikesh
is a sight to behold in Rishikesh
Inference
| Distance from New Delhi to Rishikesh | 245 kms |
| Best time to visit | Mid-February to Early April |
| Time | Preferably early morning or late afternoon |
| Parking | In and around Laxman Jhula along the hilly roads |
| Where to stay | Numerous hotels throng Laxman Jhula. You can also stay at Ratta Pani, about 12 km away from the town center |
| Places to visit | Triveni Ghat, Beatles Ashram, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ashram, Neer Garh waterfall, Tera Manzil temple, Parmarth Niketan, Neelkanth Mahadev temple, Rajaji National Park, Shivpuri |
My Rishikesh experience series
| Part 2 – River rafting, Rishikesh – Navigating the dangerous waters | https://wp.me/pbXnOA-2Wf |
| Part 3 – Pictures of Ganga Aarti, Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India | https://wp.me/pbXnOA-2Xv |
| Part 4 – Experience the Beatles Connection at Chaurasi Kutiya, Rishikesh India | https://wp.me/pbXnOA-2Yp |
| Part 5 – Chilla Dam: A Hydroelectric Marvel in Rajaji Tiger Reserve, Rishikesh | https://wp.me/pbXnOA-30y |
| Part 6 – Rishikesh: A Haven of Yoga, Temples, and Nature | https://wp.me/pbXnOA-31H |
SPITFIRE GAUTAM 