Rishikesh, city in the Dehradun district of Uttarakhand state, in northern India. Located on the right bank of the Ganga (Ganges) River, it is a holy city and pilgrimage site for Hindus.

Rishikesh is an ancient and peaceful town located in the Himalayas, with the clean and holy River Ganga flowing through it. It is one of the most important tourist and pilgrimage destinations in North India. People from all over the world visit Rishikesh to find peace, spirituality, and inner calm.

Rishikesh is known as the “Yoga Capital of the World” because many visitors come here to learn yoga and meditation. The town has many ashrams, some of which are famous across the world for teaching yoga, philosophy, and traditional Indian wellness practices. Every year, the International Yoga Festival is organized here by the Uttarakhand Tourism Department, attracting thousands of yoga lovers.

Rishikesh also has strong mythological importance. It is mentioned in ancient texts like the Skanda Purana and the Ramayana. According to legends, Lord Rama and his brothers came to Rishikesh to perform penance after defeating Ravana.