The culture in Rishikesh is tourist-friendly as tourism is the key source of income here. It is situated on the banks of River Ganga and surrounded by plenty of pilgrimage centres and ashrams. The main languages spoken here are Garhwali and Hindi. There is no swinging lifestyle in Rishikesh. Being a pilgrimage centre, life here revolves around festivals and prayers. Rishikesh is gateway to the Char Dhams- Yamnotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. Rishikesh is also popularly known as the World Capital of Yoga and is one of the most spiritual and holiest centres. Filled with temples as well as surrounded by ashrams Rishikesh is a gateway for people who wish to seek spiritual practice. Some of the best ashrams here include the Parmath Niketan, Sivananda Ashram, Yoga Niketan and Swami Dayananda Ashram.
The holy city of Rishikesh is also an adventure paradise. So, all you adventure junkies if you have the quest of adding some thrilling achievement under your belt this is the place for you. Rishikesh is popularly known as the India’s adventure capital. Some enthralling activities which you can enjoy here include trekking, mountain biking, flying fox, bungee jumping, kayaking, camping, rappelling, cliff jumping, river rafting amid others. Rishikesh is sure to leave you captivated with its wide array of offbeat adventure activities. Keep your fears at bay and surrender yourself completely to the adventure spirit.
