the slopes of the Himalayas, the sacred river Ganga, Rishikesh is called the Indino 'City of the gods', a spiritual center since ancient times has been the destination of holy men, pilgrims and sages. Today, however, the fame of Rishikesh in the West is tied to his being considered the world capital of yoga. If foreigners come to Goa for its wild party, instead arrive in this town in the Himalayas in search of some form of spiritual well-being.
want to meditate, be silent, to discover the secrets of yoga. The same curiosity that prompted Lennon and his companions to visit India in 1960, arriving in this place, to visit their guru Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, in an ashram, which is now abandoned and which, with its rounded shape now swallowed by the jungle, represents one of the attractions of Rishikesh.
The Hindus believe that Rishikesh is the place where the god Vishnu has won the demon Madhu, and consider it one of the holiest places in India, gateway to other places of pilgrimage (Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri): meditation in this sacred place, they believe, leads to salvation. The atmosphere pervades the city, and it is this feeling that charmed the Beatles fifty years ago.
Who comes from abroad, the city offers a variety of schools of yoga and ashram. The largest hotel is located in the lower town and is called Parmarth Niketan Ashram. Welcomes thousands of pilgrims in a clean, simple and sacred. He has over a thousand rooms, and the decor is a mix of simplicity tradizonale and modern conveniences. Every night on the banks of the river, opposite the ashram is held in Ganga Arti, a ritual Hindu prayer. Pilgrims and visitors sing in Rishikesh water's edge, carrying small lamps in tribute to its source of life and prosperity.
If you consider this atmosphere without staying in the ashram, you can book a room at the Hotel Resort near Laxman Jhula Divine. The resort has a view over the river mangnifica: In the morning you can walk up to the small white beaches and do yoga on the sand. The more adventurous can instead organize a rafting along the River. For all, at sunset, the meeting point of Rishkesh is Germany Bakery.
Those who are looking for something more exclusive, the top destination is the famous Rishkesh Ananda Resort , Which is located 14 km from Rishikesh, in the foothills of the Himalayan foothills. Temple of the well-being 'Indiana', the resort offers its guests the best treatments inspired by ayurveda, yoga, and Vedanta. Dressed in white linen pajamas, guests pass by a meditation session at a yoga class, from an Ayurvedic massage to a balanced meal, a wellness program for full-time. The clientele consists of wealthy British, Indians and Russians who arrive each season to prove that the rich of Mumbai is called 'the Ananda Experience'.
addition to the pool and golf course, the hotel can arrange day trips to various locations of surroundings including the Kunjapuri Temple. which offers a spectacular view of Himalayan peaks. The guide takes bikers during the trek, tells stories about the goddess Sati, who is venerated in the temple.
Some guests even stay a month at the Ananda. But walking through the streets of the lower city of Rishikesh, pilgrims and visitors in search of enlightenment, one gets the impression that here is the spiritual heart of the city is more authentic.
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