Nestled scenically in the laps of
Sivalik Range in Himalayas; is a spiritual town of Rishikesh. Located in
Dehradun district in the north Indian state of Uttarakhand, the holy city is a
revered pilgrimage center among the Hindus. Burgeoned in natural splendor the
city is a Gateway to Himalayas and an origination point for the “Char Dham”
pilgrimage; one of the most sacred pilgrimage tours — Badrinath, Kedarnath,
Gangotri and Yamunotri. Flourished at the foothills of Himalayas this
sanctified city gets its name “Rishikesh” after Lord “Vishnu” which means ‘lord
of the senses’.
The city comprises of the main town
of Rishikesh along with few distinct sections encompassing hamlets and
settlements on both the banks of the river Ganges. Primarily the main
town Rishikesh comprises of an expansive commune known as
“Muni-ki-Reti” meaning "sands of the sages" and the home of Sivananda
Ashram; The Divine Life Society founded by Swami Sivananda popularly known as Sivananda
Nagar. The north of Rishikesh comprises of the temple section of Lakshman
Jhula, and a little further north are the assorted Ashrams around Swarg Ashram
on the east bank.
