Yoga for Travellers in Rishikesh, India

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There are a certain number of people who love travelling and exploring new places. Among them are
people who also love to practice yoga while travelling. India is a popular destination for yoga tourism,
yoga retreats and yoga vacations. Many ashrams and yoga schools in India offer short term yoga
experiences at an affordable price for those who enjoy exploring yoga and new places all at the same
time.
Rishikesh is located in northern India at the gateway to the Himalayas and as the yoga capital of the
world functions as a wonderful place for those looking for both travel and yoga. Yoga is said to have
been born in Rishikesh along the banks of the sacred Ganges river several thousand years ago and since
then has been a haven for pilgrims, yogis and spiritual seekers. With its rich history, stunning
surroundings, and shanti vibes Rishikesh has also in the last decades attracted many travellers and tourists
eager to explore and experience the essence of India.
There are many places to visit, see and much to do while in Rishikesh. Some of the spiritual temples and
ghats where devotees bathe in the holy Ganges are Triveni ghat, Hanuman Mandir, Durga Mandir,
Tryambakeshwar Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, Neelkanth Mahadey Temple, Bharat Mandir, and the
Vashisht Caves. Some other things to see are the traditional towns of Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula, the
world famous Beatles Ashram where the Beatles came and studied yoga, Neer Gaddu waterfall, Garud
Chatti waterfall, the stunning national parks filled with jungles and wildlife, bungee jumping in the
Himalayas, trekking and camping opportunities, white water rafting on the Ganges, and many many more
things to see and explore.
Rishikesh also has no lack of yoga and ashrams where in between sightseeing and eating local cuisine one
can explore traditional yogic practices as well as their own bodies and minds. Some of the older and more
famous ashrams are Sivananda ashram, Parmarth Niketan, and Omkarananda ashram. These ashrams
provide an authentic and peaceful environment as well as yoga and meditation classes for a very
reasonable price. Many of these ashrams also offer affordable accommodation options and an array of
other classes such as chanting and music classes. In addition to the ashrams, there is no lack of yoga
schools in Rishikesh. Many of these schools offer teacher training courses and intensive courses as well
as regular drop in classes. It should be noted, however, that because of the recent popularity of yoga
tourism there are many places that are inconsistent in their authenticity and quality of yoga. It is
recommended to do some research or shop around before committing to a yoga school. One popular and
reputable yoga school is Tattvaa Yogashala located in Ram Jhula. Here one can practice traditional
Ashtanga yoga with Yogi Kamal Singh. Another highly respected and popular school is Patanjala Yoga
Kendra where one can practice Iyengar yoga under yoga master Usha Devi.
Beyond the realm of Rishikesh there are many other spectacular experiences that one can easily reach
from Rishikesh. Kunjadevi temple is a beautiful Hindu temple dedicated to goddess Durga and located

only 25km from Rishikesh. The Valley of Flowers is a famous trek into a Himalayan valley filled with
thousands of varieties of alpine flowers. In this area one will also find some of the most popular
pilgrimages including Gangotri, Kedarnath, Yamunotri, and Badrinath. There is certainly no lack of
adventure for the traveling yogi in and around Rishikesh.