Situated on the banks of a holy river, Ganga, Rishikesh is believed to be the birthplace of Yoga. Nestled under the foothills of Shivalik ranges of Himalayas, Rishikesh is a yoga capital of India, where people from all over the world come here to meditate and practice yoga and spirituality. As the holy river flowing through this sacred town, Rishikesh is often visited by pilgrims as they consider Rishikesh as holy abode of Gods. Surrounded ... by an abundance of nature with lush green forests and gushing river, Rishikesh is one of the beautiful places in the world. The weather in this hill town is an absolute blessing, as it is pleasant all throughout the year. And thus it receives lakhs of people from across the world in search of peace and spirituality.