About Rishikesh

Rishikesh also spelled Hrishikesh, Rushikesh, or Hrushikesh, is a growing city in Uttaranchal or Uttarakhand. It is the gateway to the Himalayas and is located 20 kms from the sacred city of Haridwar in Northern India. It attracts lacs of pilgrims and tourists each year, from not just the other states of India but also from other countries. Rishikesh also known as "Teerth Nagri" or "Yog Nagri", which means "City of Temples, Yoga and Meditation".

I thought it was something to do with a saints hair - "Rishi" + "Kesh" = "Rishikesh"

That gives some insight...