Resorts in Rishikesh Uttaranchal India, Budget Hotels Rishikesh Tour Package

The sacred river Ganga flows through Rishikesh and this makes this indian destination as top choice for Rishikesh tour package. In fact, it is here that the river ganga leaves the almighty mountain range known as Himalayas, and flows out into the plains of northern India. Rishikesh is also blessed with several temples, ancient as well as new, can be found along the banks of the river ganges. The city attracts thousands of pilgrims and tourists each year, from within India, as well as from other countries. Your search for budget hotel at Rishikesh ends once you reach mirror of comfort known as Ganga Beach Resort. The city has several yoga centres that also attract tourists. It is believed that meditation in Rishikesh brings one closer to attainment of salvation, or moksha, as does a dip in the holy river that flows through it. This amazing holy place now turned into a hot spot for quality resorts in rishikesh India with potential for white water rafting package arrangement for enthusiasts, both from India and abroad, as it offers medium to rough rapids in the course of river Ganges.

The name Rishikesh is reflects to an association of five distinct sections encompassing not only the town but also hamlets and settlements on both sides of the river Ganges. These include Rishikesh itself, the commercial and communication hub; the sprawling suburban Muni-ki-Reti or the "sands of the sages"; Shivananda Nagar the home of Sivananda Ashram and the Divine Life Society founded by Swami Sivananda, north of Rishikesh; the temple section of Lakshman Jhula, a little further north; and the assorted Ashrams around Swarg Ashram on the east bank. One can reach the famous Neelakanta Maha Deva Temple from here. The Ganga Arati performed at dusk at the Triveni Ghat is a spectacular sight not to be missed by visitors. Looking for budget hotels in rishikesh then come to the world of ganga beach resort.

It seems modern Rishikesh experiences non stop flow of travel enthusiasts through the year from all over the globe in pursuit of enlightenment. Rishikesh is located at a height of about 1360 feet above sea level. To feel real beauty of this place plan your rishikesh tour package with ganga beach resort. Tapovan on the other bank of the Ganges houses a temple to Lakshmana and Bharata, both of whom are believed to have meditated here. About 12 km away from Rishikesh is located the Nilkanth Mahadeo temple at a height of about 5000 feet, commanding spectacular views of the region.

Located in the laps of lower Himalayas, this place is considered to be the access point of three other pilgrim places of Badrinath - Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri the four highly respected places as per Hindu mythology  which combine to make priceless word known as Chardham. The holy city of Haridwar is located 24kms from here.

Must Visit Places at Rishikesh

Nilkanth Mahadeo

Mythology says that in the ancient times when the ocean was being churned for 'amrit' (Potion for immortality), first venom oozed out. Lord Shiva drank the venom at a place which is now called Nilkanth Mahadeo. It is 12kms from Rishikesh and is surrounded by peaceful forests.

Triveni Ghat

This is a bathing ghat. Daily in the morning and evening there are thousands who take bath here and enjoy the Maha Aarti being performed. It is soothing to sit on the banks of the river and enjoy its cool breeze.

Lakshman Jhula

This suspended iron bridge was built in 1939 and has been a major attraction among the tourists.

Gita Bhavan

This newly constructed building is famous for its attractive paintings and statues from the Hindu mythology and is situated just across the Lakshman Jhula.

White Water Rafting

The challenge of violent rivers is no less than that of the rugged mountains. The icy heights of the Himalayas are the source of some of India's mighty rivers. Fed by innumerable streams, they race along tortuous boulder-strewn beds, cutting deep gorges and breaking into silvery-white rapids.

Chila Sanctuary

Just 20kms from Rishikesh, Chila sanctuary is covered with forests and provides very pleasant environment. A canal from Ganga feeds the reservoir where one can spot many animals.

Rajaji National Park

Rajaji National Park is a national park that forms the part of key attractions around Rishikesh and encompasses the Shivaliks, near the feet of the Himalayas. Three districts of Uttarakhand namely Haridwar, Dehradun and Pauri Garwhal make up this sprawling park land which been three different protected areas before being merged into one. Those three areas had been the Chilla, Motichur and Rajaji sanctuaries.

Inhabiting the dense green jungles that form the park are impressive arrays of creatures which includes 23 species of mammals prominent among them are tigers, leopards, elephants, deer, jungle cat, wild boar and sloth bear and 315 species of birds are found in Rajaji. The most prominent avian species include pea fowl, woodpeckers, pheasants, kingfishers and barbets, supplemented by a number of migratory species during the winter months. Besides that, the rivers which flow through the park harbour fish such as trout and mahseer.

Come and explore never ending enthusiasm and excitement source in the form of ganga beach resort blessed with title of being best budget hotel at Rishikesh.