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General Information
Rishikesh, the gateway to Himalayas, is considered as the Mecca for Yoga and Meditation centres. Rishikesh nestled in the Tehri-Garhwal region of Uttaranchal abounds in natural splendour. 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 practised penance here.
Surrounded by hills on three sides with the holy Ganges flowing through it, nestled in the laps on lower Himalayas and lying at a distance of 24 kms from Haridwar, Rishikesh is one of the most important pilgrimage centres in India.

Facts and Figure :

Area Altitude Temperature Language STD Code Best Time Of Visit

2.59 sq km 356 meters above sea level Maximum: 27.7°C, Minimum: 20° C Hindi, Garhwali, English 01364 October to April

Rishikesh Sightseeing :
»Ashrams
»Lakshman Jhula
»Gita Bhavan
»Triveni Ghat
»Neelkanth Mahadev
»Narendra Nagar

How to Reach Rishikesh :
Air : The nearest airport to Rishikesh is Jolly Grant. This small airport is situated at a distance of about 24 km from the main Rishikesh town. However, air is not the preferred mode of transport for getting into the town.

Rail :Rishikesh is well connected with all the major towns and cities of India though some of the links could only be accessed from Haridwar.

Road :Rishikesh is very well connected by a network of roads and road transport to all major towns of Uttaranchal and surrounding areas.