Rishikesh is called the 'Yoga Capital' of the world where you will find many ashrams and yoga centers nestled in the lap of nature. Situated at a distance of four and a half hours from the capital Delhi, Rishikesh is very much liked by nature lovers. Rishikesh, situated in the lap of the Himalayas, is a religious city of Uttarakhand. If you are planning to go to Rishikesh then do not forget to visit some special places there.

Triveni Ghat- Triveni Ghat is the confluence of three rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati where 'Maha Aarti' takes place every evening. Thousands of people gather at Triveni Ghat in the evening to see this. It is believed that by taking a dip in Triveni Ghat, all the sins of a person are washed away and the mind becomes pure.

Rajaji National Park – This park was named Rajaji National Park after C Rajagopalachari. This is the second tiger reserve of Uttarakhand where you can enjoy wildlife safari.

Ram Jhula- Ram Jhula of Rishikesh is one of the most famous tourist places. The 450-foot-long Ram Jhula is situated over the river Ganga. The swing was built by PWD in the year 1986.

Beatles Ashram (Chaurasi Kutiya) – You can do yoga and meditation by going here. To reach Chaurasi Kutiya located in Rajaji the Jungle area, you will have to drive just 5 minutes from Ram Jhula. This ashram is also called the Beatles Ashram because the Beatles band stayed here for some time in 1968 and wrote many songs.

An old temple, library, food court, and ho, use of Maharishi Yogi are present in the premises of Chaurasi Kutiya Ashram. There are many huts here where you can meditate.

Neergarh Waterfall-  Situated in the hill valleys, Neergarh Waterfall is a hidden treasure of Rishikesh. Neergarh Waterfall is a very good place for adventure lovers and nature lovers. It is at a distance of five km from Laxman Jhula. Here three waterfalls fall from the mountain simultaneously which creates a very picturesque view.

Apart from these places, you can also visit places like Kunjapuri Temple Trekking, Jumping Heights, Shivpuri in Riand shikesh.