Tagged as the top sightseeing spot in our country, Rishikesh is also one of the most popular tourist destinations. Having situated in Uttarakhand, Rishikesh counts as a huge pilgrim destination that attracts millions of pilgrims every year. The holiest of the rivers, Ganga flows through the bank of the city, making it a sacred destination.
There are multiple tour packages that Chardham Yatra tends to provide, under which you can easily visit both Haridwar and Rishikesh. The city is surrounded by an ambience that radiates purity and spirituality. Kumbh Mela, held in Haridwar, is one of the greatest Hindu festivals that is attended by millions of devotees each year. Let's check out some of the other tourist destinations that the place has to provide.

Top Attractions of Rishikesh

• Mansa Devi Temple:
  

  This temple, in particular, is one of the most famous temples in the country. The temple is situated on a small hill known as the Bilwa Parwat, and thus one requires a potential mode of transportation system like a ropeway to reach the top of the place. The temple also holds importance as it is one of the top Siddha Peeth temples.

• The Patanjali Yogpeeth:
  

  Being considered one of the top attraction sites of the city, The Patanjali Yogpeeth was established by Baba Ramdev. This is a natural medical centre that focuses on manufacturing Ayurvedic medicines.

• Neel Dhara Pakshi Vihar:
  

  This is one of the most potential spots for bird-watching. Millions of pilgrims visit Haridwar, a renowned spot for watching the calm and serene view of several birds like Flamingos and Siberian Crane. For all the nature lovers out there, this is a very exciting place.

• Vaishno Devi Temple:
  

  The Vaishno Devi Temple is the main tourist attraction of the place. The hilltop shrine of the temple is built in such a manner that pilgrims attain a sense of enlightenment and spirituality upon entering the same. There are several tunnels, caves and deep routes that allow the pilgrims to crawl their way through the space. The temple is home to several gods and goddesses like Kali, Lakshmi and Saraswati. The place is also in demand due to the replicas of the twelve original Jyotirlingas. It is one of the most potential spots for a pilgrimage tourist.