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Situated 24 Km upstream from Haridwar, at the confluence of the Chandrabhaga and Ganga, Rishikesh has long been a spiritual Centre. It is said that the sage Raibhya Rishi did severe penance here and as a reward, God appeared to him in the form of Hrishikesh, hence the name. Rishikesh has numerous ashrams, some of which are internationally recognised as centres of philosophical studies, yoga and meditation. An international yoga week is organised here every year by U.P. Tourism between 2nd and 7th February. For the adventurous, there are opportunities for white water rafting on the Ganga. |
| Area |
11.20
sq. km. |
| Population |
44500
(1991 census) |
| Altitude |
356
mtrs. above sea level. |
| Season |
Throughout
the year |
| Clothing |
Summer-Cottons;
Winter - Woollens |
| Language |
Hindi,
Garhwali and English |
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Transport |
Auto-rikshaw/Taxi/Tonga |
| STD Code |
0135 |
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Air
Nearest airport is Delhi
Rail
Rishikesh is among the last railheads for Garhwal. most trains terminate at Haridwar, from where Rishikesh is easily accessible by bus or tourist taxis.
Road
Rishikesh is well - connected by road. Delhi - 238 Km, Haridwar - 24 Km, Dehradun - 42 Km, Mussoorie - 77 Km, Mussoorie - 77 Km, Yamunotri 288 Km, Gangotri - 258 km, Uttarkashi - 154 km, Kedamath - 228 Km, Badrinath - 301 Km, Chandigarh - 252 Km.
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UP Tourism Accommodation
Tourist Rest House - Rishilok (GMVN) Muni-Ki-Reti. Ph : (0135)430373, Fax: (0135)430372.
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| Places
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Triveni Ghat
A bathing ghat were every evening an Aarti to river Ganga is performed.
Ram Jhoola
A suspension bridge across the Ganga along the old route to the holy shrines of Badrinath and Kedarnath.
Shivanand Jhoola
A suspension bridge across the Ganga along the old route to the holy shrines of Badrinath and Kedarnath.
Temples
Other temples include Raghunath Temple, Pushkar Temple, Venkateshwar Temple, Chandra Mauleshwaran Temple, Shatrughan Temple, Bharat Mandir and Lakshman Temple.
Ashrams & Yoga Centres
The main Ashrams at Rishikesh are Shivanand Ashram, Muni ki Reti ; Mahesh yogi Ashram, Shankaracharya Ashram ; Swarg Ashram ; Gita Bhawan ; Parmarth Niketan ; Ved Niketan, Yoga Study Centre, Shanti Kunj & Maa Anand Mai Ashram. |
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Neelkanth Mahadev
12 km. The Neelkanth Temple is situated on top of a hill across the Ganga. According to mythodology, after the Sagar Manthan Lord Shiva drank all the effluent venom here, which turned his throat blue, hence the name Neelkanth.
Rajaji National Park
Dehradun
Mussoorie
Some other excursions are : Kunja Puri Temple ( 25 Km), Vashishatha Gufa Ashram ( 25 Km) on way to Badrinath, Bharat Mata Temple, Bhoot Nath Temple and Pushkar Temple.
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