ADVENTURE
RAFTING, BUNGEE JUMPING
AND MORE
Rishikesh is a small town full of
wonders.Also called Yoga capital, the
Himalayan city amazes you with its
mystical caves, white sand beaches
dotting the Ganga, and above all, the
assembly of true seekers from
different corners of the globe.Apart
from its Yogic and mystical appeal,
Rishikesh is also a delight for
adventure lovers being the Gateway
to the Greater Himalayas.
RIVER GANGA
Rafting in the gurgling Ganga is a
delight.With deluxe camp facilities
available on the banks, outdoor
adventure activities like white water
rafting, river crossing and trekking
are a huge hit here. But the star
attraction amongst adventure
activities here is Bungee Jumping,
Flying Fox, and Giant Swing offered
by the adventure company “Jumping
Heights” at Mohanchatti (25 km
from Rishikesh). The Rafting season
starts from the month of March and
ends in September, and the season
sees a lot of young adventure
seekers for Rafting, Kayaking and
other Water Activities.
WHITE WATER RAFTING
THE YOGA CAPITAL
A BLISS SEEKER'S FAVORITE
Coming back to Yoga - there are numerous Yoga centres here and almost
every establishment seems to be popular with international tourists seeking
Spirituality, Peace and Enlightenment. Even the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ashram,
known locally as the Beatles Ashram, has opened its doors again! No wonder
Rishikesh has a very strong spiritual vibe, and you feel it while walking the
street or just sitting by the Ganges.We visited two yoga centres near Laxman
Jhoola. It is believed that meditation in Rishikesh brings the human soul closer
to attainment of Moksha, as does a dip in the holy river Ganges that flows
through the city. The mystical environment gives you the feeling of inner
peace, just by being there and breathing in the city! There is just so much to
absorb and imbibe here, that just a day can feel like a trip of the lifetime.
The city of Rishikesh is surrounded by the very beautiful Himalayan districts of
Tehri Garhwal, Pauri Garhwal and Haridwar. Hindu sages, better known as
Sadhus, have travelled to Rishikesh from all over the globe since ancient times
to meditate in search of higher knowledge, in search of Nirvana.
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