Rishikesh is a famous tourist destination situated in Dehradun district of Uttarakhand state. It is located in the foothills of the Himalayas in North India and is known as the 'Gateval Himalaya gateway' and 'Yoga Capital of the World'. The town is located at about 25 km north of Haridwar and 43 km south-east of capital Dehradun. It is known as a pilgrim town And it is considered one of the most sacred places of the Hindus. In ancient times, the rishis and the Munis had meditation, yoga and prayer here. In 2015, the then Tourism Minister gave Rishikesh and Haridwar the title of "Twin National Heritage Cities" of India. If you are planning to go to Rishikesh, then we are going to tell you about places to visit in Rishikesh . List of Famous places in Rishikesh 1.Laxman Jhula (Rishikesh) Laxman Jhula is a famous place in rishikesh and hanging bridge on the river Ganga which connects the zonk (Jonk) of Tapovan and Pauri Garhwal distri