Hrishikesh, a holy and pious pilgrimage place revered by Hindus lies under the Dehradun district of the state of Uttarakhand. Known as “Adobe of Sages”, the holy place is located on the banks of Ganges, and surrounded by the Shivalik mountain ranges from three sides. Hrishikesh is truly a spiritual place, where nature can be seen in all its form and glory. The name " Hrishikesh " has also got a wider connotation associated with it. According to old mythological tale, Lord Vishnu (Lord of the Senses) was appeased by the hard penances (Ghor Tapasya) of Raibhya Rishi, and as the result appeared before Raibhya Rishi. It is since then that the holy place takes its name after Lord Vishnu. Referring to Skanda Purana, the ancient Vedic scriptures of Hindus, Hrishikesh is known as 'Kubjamrak' the place where Lord Vishnu appeared, under the mango tree.

Hrishikesh is the foremost pilgrimage point of the Char Dham taken by pilgrims to Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath to seek holy deliverance. The holy destination also comes in the way while going to Garhwal Himalayas and Hemkund Sahib, the revered Sikh Shrine. Being as splendid and scenic as spiritual the place is an ideal spot for meditating and becoming one to the divine and the holy one. A International Yoga Week, 2nd to 7th Feb is organized on the banks of Ganges. It attracts tourists and participant from across the world.

On the eastern bank of Ganges, Hrishikesh has various ashrams that offer holy lectures and courses, besides, food and lodging at completely subsidized rates. While on the other side of bank, lies a busy shopping center. There is a lot stored for adventure seekers in Hrishikesh. Trekking expeditions, excursion trips to majestic Himalayan peaks. What’s more, tourists can also go for river rafting at Shivpuri (10 kms upstream), on the boisterous white waters of Ganges in the months starting from October and ending in May.