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Rishikesh is a city in India’s northern state of Uttarakhand, in the Himalayan foothills beside the Ganges River. The river is considered holy, and the city is renowned as a center for studying yoga and meditation. Temples and ashrams (centers for spiritual studies) line the eastern bank around Swarg Ashram, a traffic-free, alcohol-free and vegetarian enclave upstream from Rishikesh town. Rishikesh is commonly referred to as the ‘yoga capital of the world‘ and rightly so. The destination is abuzz with visitors, who come here to learn yoga and meditation. Uttarakhand is not only the Land of Gods but also the Land of Rivers and mountains. Tehri was a small town situated on the confluence of Bhagirathi and Bhilangna Rivers in Uttarakhand. This town got submerged in the water to create a large catchment area and this way the town of Old Tehri became The Tehri Lake, Asia’s largest man made lake. The town of Tehri was evacuated to make space for the Tehri dam, and the population has been shifted to the town of New Tehri.
It is known for the popular Tehri Dam, a hydro-electric project centered near Tehri Town. The dam is located on the Bhagirathi river and is said to be the fifth-highest in the world. The nearby Tehri Lake is said to be one of the largest man-made lakes in Asia. Today, the lake is best known for adventure tourism.
Delhi to Rishikesh is a pleasant drive and what makes it more special is when you know you are heading to the hills, especially to the adventure sports' hub of Uttarakhand, Tehri. On the way, you can stop for breakfast at any of the refreshment zones. In about three hours, you will arrive in Rishikesh. The holy city is nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas and is also known as the yoga capital of the world. Apart from temples and ashrams, Rishikesh is also a popular white-water rafting centre, backpacker hang-out, and gateway to treks in the Himalayas. Overnight in Rishikesh.
Leave your hotel after breakfast and spend the day enjoying the various sights and sounds of Rishikesh. Visit Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula, and the ashrams. Keep the evening free to enjoy Ganga aarti at Triveni Ghat, when River Ganga is venerated with lamps. It is an ethereal experience and you shouldn't miss it. Have dinner at any of the restaurants in the town and retire to your accommodation.
The next morning, start after breakfast and take the road towards Tehri. The mountain roads start from here, offering beautiful natural vistas. On the way, around 25 kms from Rishikesh, you can halt at the popular Kunjapuri Temple in Narendar Nagar. A popular temple dedicated to Goddess Durga, it is one of the 52 Shakti Peethas in Uttarakhand. While devotees flock here throughout the year, the temple perched on the Kunjapuri peak offers a stunning view of the snow-capped ranges of the Himalayas like Swargarohini, Gangotri, Bandarpunch and Chaukhamba, and of the valley of the River Bhagirathi. By late afternoon you can reach New Tehri. This is a newly established township and district headquarter of Tehri Garhwal, and home to the Tehri lake.
The next morning post breakfast, head to the lake and the dam, which is one of Asia’s largest. The lake is large, and it seems its edges blend into the mountains surrounding it. You can enjoy several water sporting adventures, including jet ski, banana boat ride, kayaking, windsurfing, yachting, para sailing etc. You can also enjoy a lazy trip of the blue expanse of the lake in a sailboat. The boats and other facilities are available at the lake and the rates differ from sport to sport. You can also avail for short-term training of these sports at the lake. You can spend the entire day here. In the evening, just stroll around the town and enjoy the clean mountain air.
After breakfast checkout and proceed to Delhi for onward journey.
Rishikesh | Hotel The Grace or similar |
Tehri | Tehri Retreat or similar |
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