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Rishikesh
Travel
Rishikesh, the 'place of sages' is a celebrated
spiritual town on the bank of Ganga and is surrounded by shivvalik
range of the Himalayas on three sides. It is believed that when Raibhya
Rishi did hard penances, God appeared by the name of " Hrishikesh
" and this area hencefirth came to be known as Rishikesh. |
| GENERAL INFORMATION : |
Area: 11.20
sq. km.
Altitude: 356 mtrs above sea level
Season: Throughout
the year.
Language: Hindi, Garhwali & English
Clothing:
Summer - Cotton
Winter - Woolen |
| PLACES OF INTEREST : |
| Lakshmanjhula :About 2 kms upstream is the old footbridge
called Lakshmanjhula, named after the brother of Lord Rama. Temples
line both sides of the river at Lakshmanjhula
Triveni Ghat :The Triveni Ghat, in the centre of town is the
most prominent bathing ghat in Rishikesh. With its modern images
of Hindu deities and white sandy beach, the ghat is ideal for a
dip in the holy waters of the Ganga.
Bharat Mandir :The Bharat Mandir near Triveni Ghat is reputed
to be the oldest temple in Rishikesh. The temple's presiding deity
is a black stone Vishnu, which is believed to have been consecrated
by Adi Shankaracharya when he visited Rishikesh in the 9th century.
This occasion is commemorated with special celebrations on the day
of Basant Panchami, the spring festival.
Swarg Ashram :Swarg Ashram, with its numerous ashrams, food
stalls and shops is a haunt for those looking for insights into
religious themes. The newly constructed Ram Jhoola straddles the
Ganga at this point. You can also make a river crossing on the ferries
that run during the day. Important shrines and ashrams at Swarg
Ashram include Kali Kumbliwale founded by Swami Vishudhananda, Parmarth
Niketan with large statues of gods and goddesses and the Gita Bhavan
with its Ayurvedic dispensary and shop selling religious books and
cotton Khadi.
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| EXCURSIONS : |
| Haridwar 24 kms, Dehradhun 45 kms, Uttarkhand 144 kms, Kedarnath
228 kms, Badrinath 203 kms, Gangotri 253 kms, Yamunotri 226 kms,
Nilkanth 16 kms, Mussoorie 77 kms.
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| ACCESS : |
- By Rail: Rishikesh is connected by rail via Haridwar
(24 kms), to Howrah, Bombay, Delhi, Lucknow, Varanasi, Dehradun
and other cities.
- By road Rishikesh to Haridwar 24 kms, Dehradun 47 kms,
Mussoorie 77 kms, Badrinath 301 kms (Son Prayag), Kedarnath 228
kms, Gangotri 258 kms, Yamunotri 288 kms (Hanuman Chatti), Srinagar
105 kms, Joshimath 252 kms.
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| LOCAL TRANSPORT : |
| Local Vikram Tempos are available every where on the fixed route
for fixed rate from Ghat Road Junction upto Lakshman & Ram Jhoola.
Auto-rickshaws are also there but rates are to be negotiated. Unmetered
Taxi service can be hired at the Haridwar road bus stand - 430413,
rates negotiable or from transport wing of GMVN - 430372. Cycle rickshaws
& Tongas also freely available. Ferry service can also be availed
of near Ram Jhula for river crossing. |
| SHOPPING : |
| Being a pilgrimage place, the glamour of big shop bargains are absent
but Rishikesh offers you handicraft items made of shells, beads and
pearls. Sarees, kurtas, sheets and rugs can be purchased from here.
You can buy these items from the government approved U.P handloom
shop, Khadi Bhandar, Garhwal wool and craft shop etc. |
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