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View of a rainy day in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. Where people are covering themselves with raincoats and plastic bags. A revered region of radical religion, Rishikesh translates to 'Lord of the Senses'. A pilgrim city, which has recently turned into a hub of adventure sports, Rishikesh has its own captivating charm that never fails to impress. Located at a mere distance of 25 kilometres from the holy city of Haridwar and 220 kilometres from New Delhi, Rishikesh is tucked into the southernmost foothills of the Shivalik hills. One of the biggest religious centres of North India, Rishikesh is situated along the banks of the holy Ganges and surrounded by the verdant Shivalik hills on three sides. Rishikesh is frequented by Hindu pilgrims as well as westerners who set out to the Ganges to cleanse
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