Rishikesh in Uttarakhand has been awarded as the Best Adventure Destination at the India Tourism Awards 2025 held in New Delhi on March 28, 2025. This prestigious recognition was presented by the Union Minister for Tourism, Government of India, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and was received on behalf of the state by Sachin Kurve, Secretary, Tourism & CEO to the Government of Uttarakhand.