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Best time to visit: Rishikesh can be traveled round the year. But it’s better to plan your tour between September & November, as this is the most ideal time for all visitors.
STD Code: 0135
Population: 604608
Weather: Winter lasts from November till mid-February. By June it starts getting warm. The rains begin in mid-July bringing relief from the heat.
About Tehri Garhwal
Tehri town is situated at an elevation of 770 mts. and 84 kms from Rishikesh. Tehri is situated at the holy confluence of Bhagirathi and bhilangna rivers and is the important halting station enroute of yamunotri-Gangotri and Kedarnath-badrinath.
Rishikesh represents the Gateway to the Himalayas in the Tehri-Garhwal region of Uttar Pradesh. It abounds in natural splendor. The spectacle of the Ganga rushing through the Himalayan foothills is an awesome sight. Several temples dot the banks of the Ganga at Rishikesh. Rishikesh is located at a height of about 1360 feet above sea level. It is believed that several yogis and sages lived and practiced penance here. Rishikesh represents the site where Vishnu vanquished the demon Madhu.
Tapovan on the other bank of the Ganges houses a temple to Lakshman. It is believed that Lakshman carried out penances here. It is also believed that his brother Bharata meditated here, and there is a temple to Bharata here. Also seen here are the Swargashram and the Geeta Bhawan temples.
The Lakshman Jhula, a 450 feet long suspension bridge was built in 1939. A newer bridge the Ram Jhula has been added recently. The Ganga abounds in fish. Offerings of puffed rice are made to these creatures. The freshness of the air, and sound of flowing water, the scenic beauty of the region and the distant sound of bell chimes create an unforgettable experience for those that visit this ancient pilgrimage town.
12 km away from Rishikesh is located the Nilkanth Mahadeo temple at a height of about 5000 feet, commanding spectacular views of the region.
Tourist Places
Lakshman Jhula About 2 kms upstream is the old footbridge called lakshmanjhula, named after the brother of lord rama. temples line both sides of the river at la ...more
Tapovan Resort (Himalayas)
Tapovan (forest of meditation) is situated on the bank of the holy river Ganga, 4Km. from Rishikesh ... more hotel info Hotel Services: Health Centre, Credit Cards, Money Exchange.
Within the Rishikesh town you can use cycle-rickshaws or auto-rickshaws. Boats ferry you across the river, while cars can be rented either from GMVN or private travel agents. Rented cars are all chauffeur driven and self-driven vehicles are not available for hire.
How to reach
By Air:
The nearest airport is Dehradun, 35 kms from Haridwar, which is connected to Rishikesh by train. However, air is not the preferred mode of transport for getting into the town. You can hire a bus or taxi from here to reach Rishikesh.
By Rail: There is a slow shuttle train between Haridwar and Rishikesh. Haridwar (24 km) connects Rishikesh to Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, Lucknow, Varanasi, Dehradun and other cities of India by trains. It is better to get to Haridwar by Dehradun Shatabdi and then hire a bus or taxi to Rishikesh.
By Road: To get to Rishikesh, take the National Highway 58 passing through Modinagar, Khatauli, Muzzafarnagar, Roorkee, Haridwar and Raiwala. Rishikesh is served by well defined road networks and is connected by buses to other towns of Garhwal, UP and Delhi, which is further connected to other major cities of India by road. Some important road distances from Rishikesh are - Badrinath 301 kms. Delhi 224 kms. Dehradun 43 kms. Kedarnath 228 kms. Gangotri 258 kms Yamunotri 288 kms. and Uttarkashi 154 kms.
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