Rishikesh Dev Bhoomi (
Land of God)
Rishikesh
24 Kms. from Hardwar. Located in the
laps of lower Himalayas, and is surrounded by scenic beauty of the
hills on three sides with Holy Ganga flowing through it. The whole
place is considered to be sacred as it is believed that meditation
at this place leads to attainment of salvation. There are many
temples-some ancient, some new along the river Ganges. Rishikesh
is important not only as pilgrimage centre closely associated with
the Ramayana, but also as home for many important centres of Hindu
religious thought and spirituality, and as a very great Yoga
Centre. There are a great many ashrams and Yoga institutes here.
Rishikesh is also the gateway and the start-off point for journeys
to important religious places like Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri,
and Yamunotri.
Rishikesh is also
acquiring greater significance as a centre for white water
rafting, other revering sports, a base for treks and hikes in the
beautiful Garhwal Himalayas.
Rishikesh is an ideal destination not only for pilgrims but also
for those who want to delve deeper into meditation, Yoga and other
aspects of Hinduism. For the adventurous, Rishikesh is the place
for starting their trekking expeditions and excursions towards the
Himalayan peaks. The International Yoga week, which attracts
participation from all across the world, is held here every year
from 2nd to 7th Feb on the bank of Ganga river.
Geographical Information:
Area
11.20 sq. km (City area).
Altitude
356 m (1190 ft).
Population
82,000
Distances from Major Cities:
- Hardwar (24kms.)
- Dehradun (43kms.)
- Mussoorie (77kms.)
- Kedarnath (227kms.)
- Yamunotri (234kms.)
- Delhi (245kms.)
- Gangotri (248kms.)
- Nainital (260kms.)
- Simla (262kms.)
- Govindghat (275kms.)
- Badrinath (300kms.)
- Agra (398kms.)
- Lucknow (555kms.)
Accessibility:
Air
The nearest airport is Jolly Grant which is 18km. from Rishikesh
on way to Dehradun. At present chartered planes operate.
Rail
Rishikesh is connected by rail with Haridwar, Delhi, Bombay,
Howrah, Lucknow and Agra.
Road
Rishikesh is connected by road with most places of North India.
Climate:
Summer :- Max 41.0șC, Min 36.6șC.
Winter :- Max 32.2șC, Min 18.3șC.
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Clothing: |
Summer :-
Cottons.
Winter :- Woolens. |
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Best Time to
visit: |
| Through out
the year. |
Himalayan
Tours