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Discover Nirvana in Rishikesh

This city by the holy river is a favourite with those who seek spiritual guidance, a relaxing holiday or the thrills of the water circuit. Rishikesh in Uttaranchal is flexible in suiting its guests, and expects you return the favour in yoga class.

Think Rishikesh and yoga is top on the itinerary. Host city of the annual international Yoga Festival, it attracts thousands from across the world. Sign up for a short term or an eight week course at the Rishikesh Yog Peeth, and let the asanas and prnayamas help you find inner peace. Head to Lakshman Jhula after yoga class for its little cafes and retail therapy, and come back refreshed from a truly holistic holiday. Contact: Rishikesh Yog Peeth at 0135 2440094 or visit: www.rishikeshyogpeeth.com for information on the yoga festival.

How to get there

There are no direct flights to Rishikesh, but the city is very well connected by rail and road. Daily trains and buses ply the 240km drive from Delhi.

Where to stay

The Three-star hotels, like Hotel Ganga Kinare, are among the more luxurious lodging available.

Contact: 0135 2435243 or email: ganagkinare@nivalink.co.in. For those wanting to stay among nature, Neemrana’s ‘non hotel’, the glasshouse on the Ganges, has six cottages that overlook the river and the mountains beyond.

Contact: 9412076420, 991791115 or visit: www.neemranahotels.com