Rishikesh — nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas where the sacred Ganges River emerges from the mountains — is India's yoga capital and one of the world's most popular spiritual retreats. Known as the Gateway to the Himalayas, Rishikesh offers a unique combination of spiritual depth, natural adventure, and Himalayan grandeur. Attend a sunrise yoga class on the banks of the Ganges, participate in the evening Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat, walk across the iconic Laxman Jhula suspension bridge, or take a white-water rafting adventure on one of India's most exciting river rapids. Rishikesh is also the starting point for treks to the Valley of Flowers, Kedarnath, and Badrinath in the Himalayan interior.
