TOURIST PLACES OF UTTARAKHAND RISHIKESH RISHIKESH TOURISM Top 10 places to visit in Rishikesh Located in the foothills of the Himalayas in northern India, it is known as the "Gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas" and "Yoga Capital of the World". Rishikesh, the abode (dhaam) of the saints sadhu. Rishikesh is located in Uttarakhand. India, which is also considered the yoga capital of the world. Rishikesh is pavitra place of Hindu religion. It is said that Lord ram also came here at Rishikesh. You can come to Rishikesh with your family to spend days holiday. So come, let's see what are the 10 top places in Rishikesh that you must visit.