Surrounded by hills on three sides, Rishikesh is located on the right bank of the Ganga at its confluence with the Chandrabhaga stream.
One of the holiest places on the upward pilgrimages to the Himalayas, Rishikesh is where Raibhya Rishi did penance to please God who appeared as Hrishikesh, hence the name, Rishikesh.
Rishikesh abounds in stories of renunciation, meditation, penance and salvation. It has developed into one of the better known towns for schools of yoga and meditation. It also has a great following amongst foreign tourists.
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