5 Reasons Why Rishikesh should be on Your Bucket List

Located in the foothills of the Himalayas in northern India, Rishikesh is known as the ‘Gateway to the Himalayas’ and ‘Yoga Capital of the World’. I recently visited Rishikesh and it has already become one of my favourite places. Rishikesh is the land of spiritual sagas where mythical tales live on till today. So why would a big city (Mumbai) girl like me would have visited Rishikesh? Read on to know why!

1. Street Arts - Well for me, this was surely the highlight of my trip. I had never expected street art in a spiritual city like this. Taking the spirit of street art much further, Rishikesh Street Art is not just limited to streets but spreads across buildings, broken tin roofs, bridges and more. I was pleasantly surprised as I kept on discovering these master pieces at nooks and corners of the city.

2. Beatles Ashram - The Beatles quartet spent few weeks here in 1968 meditating and writing songs for the White Album. Although the buildings of the ashram are somewhat dilapidated, you can still feel the vibe. Inside those buildings, I was bowled over seeing the amazing graffiti art. The ashram has long been a pilgrimage site for fans soaking up harmonious vibes - but I think whether you are a Beatles fan or not, this place will surely get you hooked.

3. Food - Rishikesh is a meat and alcohol free city due to its spiritual and mystical environment. But there’s no dearth of good food. There is a plethora of cuisines available - German, Italian, Tibetan, and of course Indian etc. Infact, I had the best Vegetarian food ever - Banana Nutella Pancake, Thukpas (Tibetan cuisine) and Momos in Rishikesh.

4. Adventure Sports - If you have been trying to satisfy your adrenaline rush, look no further. Rishikesh is the place to be. You can try out River Rafting, Bungee Jumping, Flying Fox, Cliff Jumping, Jungle Camping, and Beach Camping etc. I personally tried river rafting and was thrilled to bits - and that too not knowing how to swim! The rapids of icy cold Ganges are perfect for such adventure sports.

5. Yoga - No brainer, right? Rishikesh is home to some of the most eminent Yoga ashrams. Learning Yoga is one thing, but practicing Yoga at the banks of the mighty River Ganges takes you to another level. I can’t even begin to explain how it feels. When the cool breeze is interspersed with chants for the holy Ganges and you are practicing right by the river. ‘Heavenly’ might be a word that fits aptly here.

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Buddha Temple And Buddhism History In Dehradun

Buddha Temple, Dehradun

One Of The Major Attractions Of Dehradun City, Buddha Temple Is Famous For Its Extravagant Buddhists Structure And Holy School Of Tibetan Religion. The Temple Is Located At Clement Town And Is The Cynosure For Many International Tourists Across The World. Several Buddhists Preachers And Followers Arrive Here In Large Number From Catty-Corners.

Buddha Temple Is A Tibetan Monastery That Is Also Famous As Mind rolling Monastery And Was Built In 1965 By Kochen Rinpoche And Few Other Monks That Were Engrossed In The Protection And Promotion Of Cultural And Religious Sentiments Of Buddhism. Developed In Sync With The Japanese Architecture, Buddha Temple Complex Doles Out Pleasing And Serene Ambience And Enthralls Large Number Of People. The Complex Of Buddha Temple Was Created As One Of The Four Schools Of Tibetan Religion And Was Known As Byigma Which Other Similar Schools Were Known As Sakya, Kagyu And Geluk Respectively. 

Jharipani Falls: For splendid serenity amidst roaring waters

The cascading Jharipani Falls is located on Mussoorie-Jharipani road about 9 km from Mussoorie. From here one needs to cover a favourable distance of 1.5 km either by bus, car or on foot to reach the waterfall. The enchanting Jharipani Falls offers a picturesque view of the Shivalik Range. One can also spot varied species of wild flowers, creepers and shrubs that are found in abundance near the waterfall. On the other side of the waterfall, you can also savour an enchanting view of the beautiful Doon Valley and steep farming fields. The Jharipani fall is an ideal place for picnicking.

Natural beauty fascinates everyone to click photos. When the backdrop is a scenic waterfall, it becomes all the more compelling. Surrounded by forested hills, Jharipani Falls is doubtlessly a sight worth capturing.

Entrance Fee
➜ Free

COTTAGES - Hotel Madhuban Highlands Mussoorie

At 650 sq.ft, Suited best for families traveling together with children, featuring more space, this category of rooms come with two double bedrooms and two separate bathrooms connected by the living and dining rooms with all contemporary facilities, views of the valley and large balconies.In Mussoorie Hotel Madhuban are have its best Hotel Accommodation services in Mussoorie and the Best Cottages Rooms in Mussoorie.

The décor is warm and individual to each room. Each one is generously sized with an opulently furnished master bedroom, our Cottage Rooms are also our largest guest rooms. All have views of the beautiful hotel gardens and grounds. Each cottage includes luxurious amenities. They are ideal for that relaxing family getaway break and tastefully decorated and with all the special comforts needed to create that home away from home feel.

ROOM AMENITIES & SERVICES

￫Iron/Ironing Board	￫Smoke Detectors in Room	￫Temperature Control
￫In-Room Electronic Safe	￫Free Daily Newspaper	￫Daily Housekeeping
￫3 Hrs Express Laundry Service	￫Emergency Exit Maps	￫Full-Length Mirror
￫LED Television	￫Satellite Channels	￫Direct Dialing
￫Hi Speed Wi-Fi	￫Study table with Comfort Chair	￫Stationary folder
￫Bottled Drinking Water	￫Tea and Coffee Maker	￫Coffee and Tea Amenities
￫Mini Bar Freeze (Items on request)	￫24-Hour In-Room Dining	￫2 Double Room

ROOM FEATURES

￫Room Size 650 Sq. ft

￫Valley ViewLarge

￫Personal Balcony

OTHER FACILITIES

￫Pool Table

￫24hrs Business Center.

￫GYM & SPA

￫Elevator & Guest Stairs

￫Fire Exit Directions