Rishikesh is a land of worship and Yoga situated on the banks of the holy river Ganga. Numerous well known hermitages can be seen all along the road. It is 24 km from Haridwar located at the foot hills of Himalayas. The famous temple of Bharat, where he meditated and offered prayers for the well being of Ram, was constructed by Shri Guru Shankaracharya. Rishikesh is 310 km from New Delhi.

Lakshman Jhoola suspension bridge with a span of 140 m was constructed in 1939. Lakshman performed deep meditation for many years to rid himself of the sin of killing Meghnad in the battle with Ravan. A temple is located on this spot near Lakshman Jhoola.

Shivanad jhula, another suspension bridge across river Ganga is 2 km from Lakshman Jhoola. The banks of the river are filled with Ashrams and Yoga centres.

A bath at Triveni ghat, the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the subterranean Saraswati earns special merit.

From Rishikesh, the road is on the right banks of river Ganga up to Dev Prayag.