Rishikesh - Yoga Capital of the world



Rishikesh - Yoga Capital of the world

Rishikesh is a city, municipal corporation[1][2] and a tehsil in Dehradun district of the Indian stateUttarakhand. Located in the foothills of the Himalayasin northern India, it is known as the 'Gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas'[3] and 'Yoga Capital of the World'.]It is approximately 25 km (16 mi) north of the city Haridwar and 43 km (27 mi) southeast of the state capital Dehradun. According to Census of India, 2011Rishikesh had a population of 102,138 making it the seventh most populated city and in the state of Uttarakhand. It is known as the pilgrimage town and regarded as one of the holiest places to Hindus. Hindu sages and saints have visited Rishikesh since ancient times to meditate in search of higher knowledge.


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