Located in the Himalayan foothills beside the holy Ganges River, Rishikesh, also known as Hrishikesh is a city in India’s northern state of Uttarakhand. The city is known as the ‘Gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas’ and the ‘Yoga Capital of the World’. Temples and ashrams can be spotted in every nook and corner of the city, making it the pilgrimage town and one of the holiest places for Hindus. From ancient times, Hindu sages and saints have visited Rishikesh to meditate as they wandered in search of higher knowledge and intellect.
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