Tourist destination with some amount of religiousness thrown in can best characterize Rishikesh. Ensconced in the Garhwal region Rishikesh is one of the Char Dhams and the birthplace of Yoga.Millions of tourists are drawn to Rishikesh every year and apart from the spiritual aspect, they also enjoy the adventure and water sports. Temples , Ghats and the Ganga arti are the big draws. Other tourist sights are: Bharat Mandir, Hanuman Mandir and Chandreshwar Temple located at the confluence of river Chandrabhaga and Ganges. |