RISHIKESH

OVERVIEW

Rishikesh is a city in India’s northern state of Uttarakhand, in the Himalayan foothills beside the Ganges River. The swash is considered holy, and the city is famed as a center for studying yoga and meditation. Temples and ashrams (centers for spiritual studies) line the eastern bank around Swarga Ashram, a business-free, alcohol-free, and amenable enclave upstream from Rishikesh City.

Rishikesh is a megacity that is known for its center for passage conditioning and popular ancient temples and lamaseries along with the banks of the river Ganga and is a pilgrimage megacity for Hindus, with ancient pundits and saints meditating also in the quest for advanced knowledge, also known as the “Gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas ”and the Yoga Capital of the world.

Rishikesh is the starting point for traveling to the four Chota Char Dham passage places Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri. It’s a starting point for Himalayan sightseer destinations similar to Harsil, Chopta, Auli, and summer and winter trekking destinations like Dodital, Dayara Bugyal, Kedar Kantha, and Har Ki Dun for camping and panoramic Himalayan views.

The megacity is deposited on the right bank of the swash Ganga – one of the most sacred streams to “Hinduism” an Indian religion, flows through Rishikesh in its course from the Shivalik hills – a mountain range, close to the Brahmaputra River, gauging the Northern corridor of the Indian continents.

It is an interesting destination for nature hunters and tourists of all kinds, not only for those associated with cultural or religious beliefs but also for its open nature and fresh, peaceful flow of the terrain.

However, people of all ages eagerly visit this place of ‘followers of God’ witches, seeking philosophical, contemplative, yogic, and other ancient Indian beings and health to which ancient India owes its religious beliefs. and happiness. learn about tradition

HOW TO REACH FROM MAJOR CITIES

You can reach Rishikesh from major Indian cities suchlike as Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Lucknow easily by accessible conveniences from your metropolises. 

By Airway 

 One can easily reach any place or destination by just taking a flight. However, Jolly Grant Airport at Dehradun is the nearest airport to Rishikesh, which is roughly 35 kilometers(about 21.75 mi) down, if you’re planning to visit. Major cities like New- Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Allahabad, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Pune, and Kolkata have direct flights to Dehradun. Eventually, Once you reach the field, you can conclude or go by cab, taxi, or bus service which is well available from Dehradun to Rishikesh.

By Roadway

Rishikesh relates to the state capital of Uttarakhand- Dehradun, which is 12 kilometers(about 7.46 mi) from the city. 
There are motorable roads connecting it with other major cities in  Uttarakhand as well as the northern states of India. Rishikesh buses depart from Delhi ISBT Kashmiri Gate and Meerut. You can reach Rishikesh by bus and taxi from major Uttarakhand destinations similar to Dehradun, Haridwar, Srinagar, Tehri, Uttarkashi, etc. Badrinath and Rishikesh are connected by National Highway 58. 

By Railway

There’s a road station in Rishikesh, as well as a station in Yog Nagari Rishikesh, Indian Railways will be providing services to this city halfway through this station. Soon, another new line will connect Rishikesh to Kare Prayag shortly, ( presently being constructed), Well connected by road networks with major destinations of India. Trains to Rishikesh Railway station are frequent. Taxis and buses are fluently available from Rishikesh to Muni- ki- Reti and Swarga ashram. 
 

THINGS TO DO

RAFTING

The ultimate river rafting experience is in the whitewater rapids of the river Ganga. Rafting is one of the most popular adventure sports, with 
numerous certified and authorized drivers and instructors for every grade. September to June are the best months to raft. There are also other water sports 
adventures you can take part in, similar to kayaking. 
 

BUNGEE JUMPING

Bungee jumping Mohanchatti in Rishikesh is the place exactly meant for bungee jumping. Visit this place to jump from a height of 83 m( maximum) and for other 
adventures. flying fox, mountain swing, and paragliding. 
 

TREKKING

Rishikesh offers several trekking and hiking trails. The Waterfall Trek is one similar route that is extremely popular and has well-pronounced paths and offers 
stunning natural views. The Kunja Puri trip is another trail that offers mesmeric views of snow-covered peaks.

ROCK CLIMBING

 Close to the foothills of the Himalayas, Rishikesh offers several options to gemstone rovers. Moreover, the scraggy mountains attract both amateurs and professionals. Several private experts offer gemstone climbing experiences.

GIANT SWING

A popular adventure activity in Rishikesh, this exhilarating sport involves swinging through the air over lush valleys on one of the largest and loftiest swings you would have ever seen, claimed to be the loftiest in India, at 83m.

ZIPLINE TOUR

Rishikesh is one of the numerous places in India, where you can enjoy a zipline experience. In this extreme sport, you are exercised to a line, and on being 
released, you slide down the line up to 7 m above the stream position and go up, accelerating to pets up to 160 mph.

YOGA

Rishikesh is also known as the yoga capital of the world. Yoga suckers can be seen rehearsing yoga and meditating in and around the ghats( stepped banks of a 
canal) of River Ganga in this tranquil city. With ashrams and luxurious resorts both offering yoga sessions and courses shortly, Rishikesh has a commodity for 
every yoga person. 

BEST HOTELS 

If you’re planning to visit and stay, these are the top best hotels in Rishikesh that

promote accommodation services and price deals at their best:

1.  Aloha – The Ganga Bliss

2.  Lemon Tree Premier, Rishikesh

3. HOLYWATER Hotel by Ganga Kinare

4. Hotel Ganga Ashoka Rishikesh

5. Hotel Yog Vashishth

6.  Sterling Palm Bliss – Rishikesh

7.  Live Free Hostel Rishikesh

8. Sanskriti Vedic Retreat

9. GANGA KINARE- A Riverside Boutique Resort