Rishikesh
 24 kms upstream on the banks of the Ganga where it is met by the Chandrabhaga is the holy town of Rishikesh. Literally, Rishi’s (holy man) locks, this small town is the point where the holy Ganges crashes down in full glory onto huge boulders and creates long stretches of white sandy beaches. The banks are lined with ashrams, where saints and holy men rested before beginning their arduous pilgrimage up into the snow-covered land of the gods. Rishikesh is essentially a combination of five different districts- Rishikesh the commercial centre, Muni-ki-reti in the quiet suburbs, Shivananda Nagar to the north, Lakshmanjhula with its holy shrines and Swarg Ashram where most of the ashrams are located.
Rishikesh is the lap of Hindu philosophy and learning, with several ashrams devoted to the understanding and propagation of the faith. Signs of religious rituals can be seen all over Rishikesh – in the numerous temples lining the banks of the Ganga, the mythological tales that you hear about various spots and even the shops that sell books and religious objects.
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Weather and Best Time to Visit:
Nestling in the foothills of the Himalayas, Rishikesh has a moderate climate for most part of the year. In the peak summer months though, temperatures do go beyond 40° C. Winters are pleasant, and occasionally nights can get chilly.
Prime
Attractions at Rishikesh
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Triveni Ghat
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Bharat Mandir
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Swarg Ashram
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Lakshmanjhula
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Shivanand Jhula
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Rafting Camps
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Rajaji National Park
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Neelkanth Mahadev
Access to Rishikesh
Air:
IC has five flights a week from Delhi. Airport: Jolly Grant Airport,
near Dehra Dun, is about 17 km from Rishikesh.
Rail: Connected well by road, Rishikesh has buses plying
to Haridwar, Agra, Chandigarh, Dehra Dun, Delhi and Nainital besides
other places.
Road:
Trains connect Haridwar to several important cities in the region as
well as other parts of the country. The Dehra Dun Shatabdi Express is
the best way to get to Haridwar from Delhi. The Dehra Dun Mumbai Express
and Dehra Dun Varanasi Express also service Haridwar. Calcutta and
Allahabad are connected to Haridwar by the Doon Express and Dehra Dun-Allahabad
Link Express. There is a regular shuttle service from Haridwar to
Rishikesh, which is rather slow. Railway station: Located on Railway
Road in the west end of the town.
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