From Delhi, with my friends and family, I had been to Haridwar and Rishikesh to see a glimpse of both this cities. I did not spend much time here, however I did capture some of the little precious moments. Both these places are 25 kms apart.
Rishikesh is ideal place for various adventure sports like treking, rock climbing, kayaking and rafting. This place is famous for white water rafting throgh the sacred river Ganges flows through here. Several temples, ancient as well as new, exist along the banks of the river.
As it is located in the foothills of the Himalaya mountain range, it is known as "The Gateway to the Himalayas". It is also known by the name "The World capital of Yoga" as there are numerous yoga centres that attract tourists from all over the World.
The prominent tourist attractions here are:
Rishikesh is ideal place for various adventure sports like treking, rock climbing, kayaking and rafting. This place is famous for white water rafting throgh the sacred river Ganges flows through here. Several temples, ancient as well as new, exist along the banks of the river.
As it is located in the foothills of the Himalaya mountain range, it is known as "The Gateway to the Himalayas". It is also known by the name "The World capital of Yoga" as there are numerous yoga centres that attract tourists from all over the World.
The prominent tourist attractions here are:
- Triveni Ghat
- Bharat Mandir
- Ram Jhula
- Lakshman Jhula
- Gita Bhavan
- Swarg Ashram
- Trayambakeshwar Temple
Thank you so much for posting beautiful post.Beautiful photographs.
ReplyDeleteI love mountains and seeing the Himalayas is near the top of my list of things to do. (I live at an altitude of 7,500 feet or 2,286m above sea level, but that's just a hill in the Himalayas.)
ReplyDeleteRishikesh is a fantastic place indeed!
ReplyDeleteWow! Pictures from back then!
ReplyDeleteMust be evoking a great deal of nostalgia, isn't it?
It is very beautiful. I would have love to have gotten to this part of India. The closest north I went was to Chandigarh.
ReplyDeleteNice article.
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Wonderful pics. It sounds like a great place to visit. Have a fabulous week.
ReplyDeleteLiz @ MOT
Gateway to the Himalays sounds very romantic. It's a beautiful area with the mountains and all that water. I can see why it would be a popular tourist destination!
ReplyDeleteInteresting details on this place and you have captured some wonderful photos!
ReplyDeleteWish you and yours family very Happy Deepavali :)
Gorgeous scenery and photos. the lake and mountains are just lovely. Thanks for sharing, Rajesh!
ReplyDeletenice photos!thanks for sharing...
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Beautiful locations and terrific shots!
ReplyDeleteYour first shot shows us a little bit of heaven here on earth. Such a beautiful scene. Your mosaic is wonderful, too. Love seeing the happy faces. genie
ReplyDeleteLooks like a wonderful place to visit and spend time!! Great captures for the day, Rajesh, as always! Have a good week!!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a beautiful area to explore.
ReplyDeleteI think I would feel right at home here, Rajesh.
ReplyDeletethe Himalayas, one of the places I wish to see! thanks for sharing... you don't have any idea how this photo makes my dream alive.
ReplyDeleteWhat stunning scenery. It reminds me of reading The Far Pavilions many years ago, which takes place in India.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos ... I love this fantastic place. Greetings.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a wonderful time. I love anywhere near the water.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a very beautiful area, and I hope you will share more of it with us. I especially liked your views of the river.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful!
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Oh gosh - how beautiful!
ReplyDeleteB-U-T-ful!
ReplyDeleteROG, ABC Wednesday team
First photo is awesome and love the family photos ~ (A Creative Harbor) ^_^
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful area! :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a place I'd love (I love to do yoga classes, but I'm not very good at it.)
ReplyDeleteI'd go there for the yoga and it's being the gateway to the Himalaya.
ReplyDeleteLooks like an exotic spot. thanks for posting
ReplyDeleteThank you all for appreciating the beautiful scenic place.
ReplyDeleteTraveling to India is on my To Do list. In the meantime I do armchair traveling through your blog. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteWonderful scenery on top!
ReplyDeletefascinating! majestic mountains!
ReplyDeleteCalling by from ABC Wednesday, such beautiful scenery which given the opportunity I would love to see for myself one day.
ReplyDeleteLooks a great trip and beautiful photo of the Ganges. Nice to see another view of the river, in travelogues they seem to only show it at Benares.
ReplyDeleteRiver always makes me calm, thanks for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteRose, ABC Wednesday Team
Beautiful photos. The view is spectacular!
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Kim,USA
I enjoy seeing your part of the world. The water has a green tint that is beautiful. There are just a few lakes in B.C. that have that colour.
ReplyDeleteyou certainly do get around!
ReplyDeleteGreat view. Beaytiful photos.
ReplyDeleteThat is a very nice lanscape. I like the colors you caught there too : they looks so bright ! You are very good for catching enlightened colors.
ReplyDeletequel magnifique endroit !
ReplyDeleteAll the pics are BEAUTIFUL! Loved them! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos :) Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteA place after my heart -- your pictures are inspiring me to go there right away!
ReplyDeleteI have been there a couple of times myself. Amazing place indeed!:)
ReplyDeleteEven i loved to visit the place! Great! :)
ReplyDeleteRishikesh is quite Magnificent in its own way..lovely Captures.. :D
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