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Rishikesh lies twenty-four kilometers upstream on the banks of the Ganga, which is a combination of five different districts- Rishikesh, Muni-ki-reti, Shivananda Nagar to the north, Lakshmanjhula with its holy shrines and Swarg Ashram where most of the ashrams are located. Rishikesh as a sanctified place of worship witnesses numerous tourists from across the world. Rishikesh has many Ashrams devoted to the dissemination and understanding of the faith and is the center of Hindu Philosophy and learning. Numerous temples lining the banks of Ganga shows the signs of religious rituals. Rishikesh is where the Beatles met Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and began their hunt for spiritual salvation. To study Hindu philosophy, Ayurvedic medicine and Yoga many foreign visitors make their entry to the Ashrams and in every year in the month of February, an international Yoga week is organized at Rishikesh by the departments of tourism. However, Rishikesh is also a base for devotees on their way to the Char Dham yatra. Rishikesh also offers trekking opportunities in the higher Himalayas.
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Rishikesh Fast Facts
Area: 11.2 square kms.
Population: 44,500 (1991 census)
Religion: Hindu
Language: Hindi, Garhwali
Nearby cities
Delhi 238 Kms
Kedarnath 228 kms
Dehradun 42 kms
Mussoorie 77 kms
Haridwar 25 kms
Pilgrimage Attractions
Lakshman Jhula
Laksham Jhula has been a center of attraction for tourists. The suspended bridge was built in the year 1939. Ram Jhula- the other suspended Iron Bridge was recently constructed between Shivanand Ashram and Sawarg Ashram.
Triveni Ghat
This is a bathing Ghat. Thousands of devotees take bath in this bathing ghat daily in the morning and evening and enjoy the Maha Aarti being performed over here. It’s enthralling sitting on the banks of the river and get by heart the cool breeze of the river.
Swarga Ashram
Swarga ashram has numerous temples, food joints and shops. There is plenty of shopping opportunities here. The gorgeous statues in the area captivate the visitors. The place is also famous for its attractive paintings and statues from the Hindu mythology. It is situated just across the Lakshman Jhula.
Nilkanth Mahadeo
According to a legend, in the ancient times when the ocean was being churned for 'amrit' (Potion for immortality), first venom oozed out. Lord Shiva drank the venom at a place, which is now called Nilkanth Mahadeo. It is 12 kms from Rishikesh and is surrounded by peaceful forests
How to Get There
By Air:The nearest airport from Rishikesh is Jolly Grant airport on route to Dehradun, 18 kilometers from here.
By Rail:Rishikesh is well connected with other major cities through railways. There are trains for Delhi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Varanasi, Dehradun and Haridwar and other cities.
By Road:To commute within Rishikesh there are tongas, taxis and rickshaws available. Whereas from other cities and states buses are operated by state transport corporations and private operators.
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