Rishikesh is considered to be the Yoga capital of the world. You can find here a large number of yoga and yoga teacher training institutes. Apart from yoga, you can indulge in music, meditation, river rafting, trekking and camping in Rishikesh.
White water rafting
Rishikesh is popular in the world for rafting in river Ganges. The best time to indulge in rafting is from September to December and March to June. There are many travel and tour operators offering rafting trips. The rafting comprises several kilometers of travel with difficulty of the path ranging from level 1 to 5. At the end of the trip, you can also jump into the water from a ledge, about 20 feet high.
Yoga
There are several Ashrams and institutes that offer yoga and meditation sessions to the visitors. You can visit Himalayan Yoga Academy, Rishikesh Yog Dham, Ved Niketan Ashram, Osho Gangadham, Tattvaa Yoga Shala Rishikesh, Rishikesh Yog Peeth, to name a few.
Camping and trekking
Camping and trekking in Rishikesh are popular activities. Camping on the Ganges beaches is highly preferred among the backpackers and hikers. There are many beautiful treks in Rishikesh that take you to the hidden waterfalls. The trek starting 2-6 kilometers from Laxman Jhula and Neelkanth Mandir are pretty popular.
We advise trekking in a group or under the experts’ guidance because the treks could be confusing at times. And there is a threat of wild animals as well.
Adventure sports
You can also participate in adventure sports like rappelling, rock climbing, cliff jumping, kayaking, bungee jumping, etc. in Rishikesh.
Music
It is notable that there are many music schools in Rishikesh, offering training in various genres of music. Even if enrolling in music is not in your mind, you can visit the institutes to feel in the music in a natural surrounding. One among them is Bhuwan Chandra Music School.
There are many naturopathy and ayurvedic institutes as well in Rishikesh. If you have any prolonged ailment and finding a cure for it, you can try some remedies from Rishikesh. You can also travel to Rishikesh in a private cab from your city.
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