Rishikesh, a place of religious and mythological importance for Hindus, is situated on the banks of the holy Ganges at the foot hills of the Himalayas in district of Dehradun. It is also known as the gateway to Garhwal region of the Himalayas and the Himalayan Shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. This is the Tehri-Garhwal region of Uttaranchal. A Rishikesh tour is usually planned as part of a visit to Mussoorie, Dehradun, Haridwar and Rishikesh. Rishikesh is respected as the place where Lord Vishnu defeated the demon, Madhu. A Rishikesh tour is therefore very much important to the religiously inclined and as well as to those who loves the green quite ambiance of the banks of Ganges. The various Yoga Centers of Rishikesh have also added a lot of significance to this pilgrimage place.
