The Rishikesh hotels may be used to seeing a steady flow of pilgrims all through the year but the bust establishments also play host to a number of adventure enthusiasts who come here from all over the world to take part in the various activities here. The town has very few inhabitants of its own and usually plays host to other people who come here from various parts of the Indian subcontinent as well as countries from all across the globe, each of them in search of something that only they know about. So while come here to find some peace and quiet in the corridors of spirituality, others come here to experience that adrenaline rush that allows them to experience the thrill of living, even if it means risking their lives! Whatever the case may be, the destination is a popular one and see thousands of tourists throughout the year.

The state of Uttarakhand plays host to the town of Rishikesh, a beautiful settlement along the banks of the holy river Ganges. The waters of the Ganges here is not the polluted waters that one sees down in the plains but clear waters that indeed live up to the clean and pure reputation of the river in the scriptures. A unique event pushed the town into the pages of glory and the aftermath of this is seen even today. The Beatles had once visited Rishikesh to experience what the teachings of Yoga by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and soon, the entire western world, especially the fans of the Beatles wanted to know what the destination was all about! Even today, the town is known as the World Capital of Yoga, a title that the simple locals here can never fathom! The event however turned the sleepy pilgrim town into an international destination and a beeline of foreigners soon began making their way to Rishikesh. The hospitality sector here as well as from out of town soon realized the immense potential that was waiting to be tapped and excellent properties soon began popping up all across town. Today, the Rishikesh hotels also play host to adventure tourists who come here to indulge in trekking, rappelling, rock climbing, bungee jumping, white water rafting, cliff jumping, kayaking, and camping, and that too at the cheapest prices.

The hotels here are a varied lot and while some boast of absolute opulence, the others only provide the bare minimum that is required for a stay. There is however, one aspect of the choice of establishments here, and that is the fact that no matter how much money you carry, you are sure to find an accommodation that suits your budget here among the Rishikesh hotels.