How to Reach Rishikesh

How To Reach Rishikesh

Rishikesh, one of the pilgrimages and tourist destinations in Uttarakhand , can be reached easily. Rishikesh holds significance for three reasons – being the abode of sages since time immemorial, serving as a gateway for Char Dham Yatra and emerging in recent times as Yoga capital of the world. Rishikesh tour keeps a traveler connected with nature. Camping, bungee jumping, trekking are popular adventure activities to have lifetime experience in Rishikesh. Walking through Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula offers opportunity for photography. Rishikesh is like a paradise for those who do not refrain from trying the occasional Firangi test. If a domestic traveler is bored with tandoori and butter chicken, he / she can eat exotic cuisines like beaten bread, flat bread pizza, quesadillas, creamy chi lajania (Lasagne) in Rishikesh for very low prices.

In recent years this holy place of India has emerged as a refuge for peace seekers from different parts of the world. People with curious doubts with regard to Almighty God’s existence and the people on a try-anything-once meditation kick, find their way to the ashrams of Rishikesh. There are several places to visit in Rishikesh . Bharat Temple is an ancient shrine surrounded by stone walls, located in the heart of the town and attracts the largest number of pilgrims. Satyanarayan Temple is situated about eight km short of Rishikesh. Laxman Jhula is a suspension bridge on a gorge of the Ganga and is about 3 km from Rishikesh. The bridge is used for people going up to the hills beyond Ganga. Raghunath Temple adorns the place and commemorates Lord Rama’s visit to this place. The bathing ghat of Triveni is used by the pilgrims for bathing and ‘pind shraddha’ ceremony of their ancestors. There are several small temples here. On the left bank of the Ganga is situated the Swarg Ashram which is reached either on ferries or through Laxman Jhula. An idol of Badrinath has been enshrined in the temple, which is surrounded by verdant forests and is always washed by cool breezes. Swami Shivanand, a religious leader and social reformer founded an ashram also known as Divine Life situated on the right bank of the Ganga facing Swarg Ashram. The society renders free medical aid to the sick and destitute. In the reverential atmosphere that prevails here many saints and devotees practise yoga in the ashram. This benevolent society is avowed to render all possible help to the needy human beings who are in distress both bodily and mentally.

To Reach Rishikesh by Flight: The nearest airport to Rishikesh is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, the capital city of Uttarakhand. Dehradun is located merely 35 km from the holy town. On arrival at the airport, board a private taxi, shared cab, auto rickshaw or bus of Uttarakhand Transport Corporation to reach Rishikesh in less than an hour time.

To Reach Rishikesh by Train: There is a railway station in Rishikesh but only three daily trains ply on the route. Haridwar & Dehradun are the nearest prominent railheads to Rishikesh. Both the cities are almost equidistant, about 35 km, from Rishikesh. One should prefer train journey to Haridwar as Haridwar is serviced by many trains from many major cities of India like Delhi, Varanasi, Rajasthan, Amritsar etc. On arrival at Haridwar, reach Rishikesh either by taxi, auto-rickshaw, bus etc.

To Reach Rishikesh by Road: Rishikesh is connected by motor-able road network with major cities of India. Private taxis, Uttarakhand roadways buses or private transport services are easily available, which tourists can easily avail to reach Rishikesh by road (taxi, cab, bus etc).