Amidst the nature, river Ganga and time filled with adventure, this place is a must
Situated in the foothills of the Himalayas, Rishikesh is surrounded by nature in abundance. It is the tranquil land of spirituality, home to ancient temples, ashrams, yoga, meditation, and abundant adventure. The city of Rishikesh is also celebrated as the ‘yoga capital of the world’ making it a magnet for spiritual seekers, besides adventure lovers. So here is a list of things an adventure lover and a spiritual seeker in Rishikesh can do:
River Rafting This name is synonym for Rishikesh. This is one of the main attractions to the city as the Ganga River flows through this town offering just the right conditions for a rafting experience. Most of the travels to the city are planned around the rafting season, which is summer and winter. The popular rafting excursion is from Shivpuri to Rishikesh, especially for the first-time rafting experience.
Yoga and meditation This city offers a wide introduction to yoga and meditation since it is surrounded by the river Ganga and ancient temples. So, missing a session or two is unacceptable, as it will give you an insight into the basics of this ancient science. There are a number of ashrams and resorts in the city that hold customized yoga retreats suited to one's preferences, at the same time there are meditation retreats combined with nature like walks, short treks, silent retreats, and meditation through dance.
Rock Climbing Well, don’t be surprised Rishikesh has rock mountains too. That is another best part of its unique landscape giving travelers the experience of rappelling and rock climbing. The city is surrounded by various sites that are ideal for rappelling and rock climbing. However, attempting these activities depend entirely on one’s fitness level as well as their expertise. The adventurous part is that rappelling is done around waterfalls and a session ends with a jump in the pool.
Bungee Jumping yeah, you heard that right. The spiritual city also offers its travelers bungee jumping. It is always rewarding to experience the thrill of free-falling. The safety is always in check, as the activity is performed under the supervision of experts. All you need to do is trust and take the jump from an elevation. This sport has gradually become an immensely popular thing to do in Rishikesh.
With its assortment of ashrams teaching yoga and meditation to the best adventure sports and food, Rishikesh remains the most peaceful place to visit. Also, you should know that Rishikesh is a vegetarian city by law and free of alcohol. One can also indulge in another outdoor activity of one-day trek, camping, mountain biking. But definitely do not miss the Maha Aarti at Triveni Ghat during the sunset.
