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

STUDIO ROOM - Hotel Madhuban Highlands Mussoorie

Large rooms situated on the valley view side of the hotel, these rooms feature big spaces, in room dining table, dressing area and large balconies with all other standard facilities. Hotel Madhuban has the best Hotel Accommodation services in Mussoorie and the Best Studio Rooms . It is the most preferred hotel amongst many interpid travelers, located amidst stunning mountain views.

The bay window of the room opens to a beautiful view of Mussoorie with the forest hill on one side while the other side overlooks a well-maintained captivating garden. The rooms are well appointed with all modern fittings and fixtures.

In these luxurious accommodations, rich heritage and sophisticated style blends with a combination of modern furnishings to simple finishes.

ROOM AMENITIES & SERVICES

Board Iron/Ironing Board

Smoke Detectors in Room

Twin Or Double Bed

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

24-Hour In-Room Dining

ROOM FEATURES

Room Size 400 Sq. ft.

Larger Balconies

Dining Table

Executive work desk

Iron and ironing board

Wake-up service

OTHER FACILITIES

Pool Table

24hrs Business Center.

GYM & SPA

Elevator & Guest Stairs

Fire Exit Directions

Welcome to Dehradun Hill Station,

Dehradun, also now and again spelled Dehra Doon, is the capital town of the Uttarakhand state (earlier referred to as Uttaranchal). it is positioned inside the Doon valley. the goods which have made Dehradun recognised inside India are "Dehradooni basmati rice", bakery products and lychee. The well-known hill station Mussoorie is also located on this district.

Dehradun affords a metropolis with exquisite credential in the discipline of know-how and facts. Its renowned instructional institutions received worldwide accolades and a number of them are in exist from the time of the British Rule. A extensive range of escapades is in offer on this hill station. With enormous places for paragliding, snowboarding, angling and river rafting, Dehradun fascinates the journey buffs. A tour in Dehradun offers one with the unforgettable charisma of impeccable sceneries that would live with one for a protracted. it's far quite positive that the gushing streams, deep ravines, lustrous valleys and most of all of the lofty contoured mountain ranges of this hilly resort might unwittingly hold one's breath.

Places to go to in Dehradun

Lacchiwalla
woodland research Institute
Tapkeshwar Temple
Mindrolling Monastery
Robber’s Cave
Dehradun Zoo
Tiger Falls

ENTERTAINMENT AREA

The Hotel Madhuban has designed to routes for expert sportsmen or beginners. We hope you like this.

For those guests who want to keep active during their holidays...or simply want to have fun playing a sport, the hotel can offer you various options. This is to be paid and reserved for at reception.

Play game with your friends and family at our sports zone or enjoy a good game of Snooker, Billiard, Chess, Carom etc. These facilities are located directly in the hotel.

In addition to the above, be sure to take part in the daily organized activities put on by our entertainment team which you are more than welcome to participate in without of course forgetting the gym classes.