Rishikesh City Travel
Rishikesh, also known as the 'place of sages' is Haridwar, at the confluence
of the Chandrabhaga and Ganga. It is believed that God by the name of 'Hrishikesh'
had appeared as an answer to the hard penances by Rabhiya Rishi and henceforth
the place derived its name.
It is the starting point for the Char dham pilgrims but also for the people
who are interested in meditation, yoga and other aspects of Hinduism. For the
adventure seekers, rishikesh is the suggested place for starting their trekking
expeditions to the Himalayan peaks and for rafting. Also, International Yoga
Week which attracts participation form across the world, is held here, every
year, in February on the banks of the Ganga.
Rishikesh is one of the most popular pilgrim centres and gateway to the Himalayan
Shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. The Yoga Centres of
Rishikesh have enhanced the significance of the place.
From this point on, the great Ganges leaves behind her mountain home and enters
the vast plains of Northern India.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Area : 11.20 sq.km.
Altitude : 356 metres.
Temperature (deg C): Summer- Max.44.4, Min.29; Winter- Max.32.2, Min.18.3.
Clothings : Summer- Cotton & tropical; Winter- Heavy woollen.
Languages Spoken : Garwali, Hindi, Punjabi, English.
Best Season : Throughout the Year.
How to Reach
Air
The nearest airport is Dehradun (Jolly Grant), 35 kms from Haridwar. Vayudoot
services operates from Delhi to Dehradun (Jolly Grant). Jagson Airlines also
operates flights from Delhi to Dehradun.
Rail
Rishikesh is connected by rail via Haridwar (24 kms), to Howrah, Bombay, Delhi,
Lucknow, Varanasi, Dehradun and other cities.
Road
By road Rishikesh to Haridwar 24 kms, Dehradun 47 kms, Mussoorie 77 kms, Badrinath
301 kms (Son Prayag), Kedarnath 228 kms, Gangotri 258 kms, Yamunotri 288 kms
(Hanuman Chatti), Srinagar 105 kms, Joshimath 252 kms.
