Rishikesh (Uttaranchal)

Hotels & Resorts in Rishikesh

Hotel	Grade	Rate per couple	Plan
Hotel Natraj	(Govt. Approved)	Tariff	Room only
Hotel Suruchi	**	Tariff	Room only
Ganga Beach Resort	*******	Tariff	Room only
Ananda - In the Himalayas	*******	Tariff	Room only
Rishikesh Valley	**	Tariff	Room only

Rishikesh, Uttar Pradesh, India Rishikesh, also known as the 'place of sages' is Haridwar, at the confluence of the Chandrabhaga and Ganga. It is believed that God by the name of 'Hrishikesh' had appeared as an answer to the hard penances by Rabhiya Rishi and henceforth the place derived its name.

It is the starting point for the Char dham pilgrims but also for the people who are interested in meditation, yoga and other aspects of Hinduism. For the adventure seekers, rishikesh is the suggested place for starting their trekking expeditions to the Himalayan peaks and for rafting. Also, International Yoga Week which attracts participation form across the world, is held here, every year, in February on the banks of the Ganga.

Rishikesh is one of the most popular pilgrim centres and gateway to the Himalayan Shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. The Yoga Centres of Rishikesh have enhanced the significance of the place.

From this point on, the great Ganges leaves behind her mountain home and enters the vast plains of Northern India.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Area: 11.20 sq. km.
Population: Approx. 44,500 (1991 census)
Altitude: 356 mtrs. above sea level.
Clothing: Summer - Cottons, Winter - Woollens
Language: Hindi, Garhwali and English
STD Code: 0135

SEASON:
In Rishikesh, the temperatures are average and the maximum in summers reaches 106f while it dips to a low of 98f. During winters, the maximum reach is 90f while a low of 65f is reached. One can expect about 60" rainfall taken the average and normal conditions. However, Rishikesh is more of a pilgrim land and with temperatures averaging out, one can frequent the place throughout the year. You can decide upon the climate that suits you the most.

PLACES TO VISIT

Bharat Temple (1.6 kms) [ Open from 0500 to 1100 hrs and 1300 to 2100 hrs ]
Rishi Kund & Raghunath Temple (1.6 kms)
Laxman Jhoola (6.7 kms)
Pushkar Temple (1.6 kms)
Shatrughan Temple
Muni-Ki-Reti (4.8 km)
Swarg Ashram
Gita Bhawan
Parmath Niketan (8 km)
Lakshman Temple
Sadanand Jhoola
Triveni Ghat
Shivanand Ashram
Kailash Ashram
Academy of Meditation

HOW TO GET THERE?

Air
The nearest airport is Dehradun (Jolly Grant), 35 kms from Haridwar. Vayudoot services operates from Delhi to Dehradun (Jolly Grant). Jagson Airlines also operates flights from Delhi to Dehradun.

Rail
Rishikesh is connected by rail via Haridwar (24 kms), to Howrah, Bombay, Delhi, Lucknow, Varanasi, Dehradun and other cities.

Road
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.

Bus Services
Haridwar is connected by bus with Agra, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Kullu, Manli, Shimla, Rishikesh etc.