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About Rishikesh Tourism

Located in the state of Uttarakhand, Rishikesh, (also known as Hrishikesh), is a small, serene town that is renowned for its world-class meditation and yoga centers. This tranquil place is surrounded by jungle-clad hills and is considered a holy place so it is no surprise why it is an abode of sages, sannyasis, and yogis. The great river Ganges runs through this place. Rishikesh is also known as the gateway to the Char Dham. The Char Dham refers to the four popular holy temples on the hills that is Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamunotri, and Gangotri.

About Rishikesh

Set in the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayan Range and surrounded by the Shivalik Range, Rishikesh is situated at 409 meters above sea level. The place is a haven for all things peaceful and tranquil. It is located close to the famous tourist hotspots in North India and is quite well-connected. So, reaching Rishikesh is a breeze once you have made up your mind to visit the "Yoga Capital of the World". This heritage city is just 25km from the Jollygrant Airport in Dehradun, 35km from Haridwar, 240km from New Delhi, and 90km from Mussoorie. As much as it is known as a holy destination, Rishikesh is also equally famous for its popular cafes, temples, and adventure activities. The place is a safe spot for you to relax, calm down, and forget the world.

The best time to visit Rishikesh is from February to mid-May. If you are looking to go river rafting, it is better to head to this place during the months of late September to October. In July, there is a special festival known as the Savan. During this time, you are going to find many people travelling here so it is better to avoid heading to Rishikesh during this time. The latter weeks of May and June are quite hot so it is better to avoid going to this place during this time.

If you are heading to Rishikesh by air, the nearest airport is the Jolly Grant airport at Dehradun. One can seamlessly also find taxis moving to and from these two places. You can also reach this place by bus as Rishikesh comes with a good network of buses connecting it with important cities such as Dehradun, Haridwar, and New Delhi. If going by train, the nearest rail station is in Haridwar, which is about 25km away. If you are self-driving, Rishikesh is well-connected to different Indian cities through the National Highway 58. You may also prefer to take a taxi. Whether you are a religious pilgrim, adventure enthusiast, honeymooner, solo traveller, heritage lover, Yoga lover, or spiritual seeker, Rishikesh is worth visiting, again, and again.

There is rich and varied cuisine waiting for you at Rishikesh. It is specifically true when you look at street food. You can find samosas, which are the staple breakfast here, and experiment with the various fillings they come with. You can also try aloo poori, chole bhature, panipuri, dosas and have masala chais, lassis while you spend a quiet evening.

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