About Rishikesh
Rishikesh is located in northern Uttar Pradesh. It is 238 km north-east of Delhi and 24 km north of Haridwar and spreads on the right banks of the Ganges, at its confluence with the Chandrabhaga stream.It is surrounded by hills on three sides and is perched at an altitude of 356 meters above the sea level. The name Rishikesh is loosely applied to an association of five distinct sections encompassing not only the city but also villages and settlements on both sides of the river.

Rishikesh abounds in temples. Most of the pilgrims who pass through Rishikesh on their way to the Himalayan shrines Car Dham pause for a holy dip and puja at Triveni Ghat, in the central part of the city. The river here is particularly spectacular during Aarti (evening worship) when diyas or oil lamps floating in the water. Nearby is the Bharat mandir, Rishikesh's oldest temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

There are many rafting companies, which operate mainly on weekends. Rafting is possible, Brahmpuri, 10 km from Rishikesh, and a rapid Shivpuri, 18 km from Rishikesh. Caving shipments are made through the 200-meter-long Vishitha Gufa, 16 km from Rishikesh.

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