Rishikesh Hrishikesh - Hotels, Flights, Buses for Rishikesh Hrishikesh Pilgrimage

Rishikesh is a small town in Dehradun district, which is situated in the north Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is surrounded by immense scenic beauty owing to its proximity to River Ganges and because it is situated at the foothills of the Himalayas. It is also known for being a pilgrim centre. It is fine to visit Rishikesh any time of the year, although the months from October to April are ideal because of the bright and sunny weather

Often referred to as the 'place of sages', Rishikes is considered to be a very holy city by the Hindus. Legend has it that Rishi Rabhiya did sincere penance and as an answer to his penances god appeared as Rishikesh. Henceforth this place came to be known as Rishikesh. The prime pilgrimage attractions of Rishikesh include

Bharat Mandir: Situated in the heart of the town, it is the oldest temple in the town of Rishikesh. This ancient temple was built in the 12th century by Sri Adiguru Sankaracharya. This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The main sanctum has an idol of Lord Vishnu which has been carved out of a single black stone.

Lakshman Jhula: A famous landmark in Rishikesh, Lakshman Jhula is a suspension bridge made of iron. The bridge is used to cross over River Ganges. The view of the river from the bridge is breathtaking. Legend has it that the Lakshman, brother of Lord Rama once crossed the river over a jute bridge. This bridge has supposedly been built on the same historic site. Lakshman Jhula is a major tourist attraction

Nilkanth Mahadeo: It is one of the most important temples in Rishikesh. It is a beautiful view with tranquil surroundings. Legend has it that in the ancient times the ocean was being churned to get some amrit (Potion of immortality), initially venom oozed out and Lord Vishnu drank all the venom in this very place, which is now called Nilkanth Mahadeo.

Gita Bhawan: Situated close to the Lakshman Jhula, Gita Bhawan is a relatively newly constructed building. This building display mythological artifacts, beautiful paintings and statues.

Triveni Ghat: It is a famous ghat in Rishikesh. Most devotees take a holy bath in Triveni Ghat before visiting the various temples here.

Ram Jhula, which is another hanging bridge; Swarga Ashram, which has a number of beautiful temples and Rishikund are other places in Rishikesh that are worth a visit. Haridwar, which is at a distance of about 25 kilometers from Rishikesh is a very famous pilgrim center which is a must visit.

Apart from being an important religious site, Rishikesh is also known as the world capital of 'yoga and meditation'. This is also one of the reasons why Rishikesh attracts many foreign tourists. It is home to numerous renowned yoga ashrams.

Risikesh is increasingly becoming a popular spot for river rafting and treks, making it a favorite with adventure lovers.

How to get there:

By Air

The nearest airport is the Jolly Grant airport in Dehradun. It is at a distance of 35 kilometers from Rishikesh. You can visit Dehradun via New Delhi to Dehradun, Mumbai to Dehradun, Bengaluru to Dehradun

By Rail

The nearest Indian Railways station is at Haridwar. The Haridwar railway station in well connected to other major cities in India like Delhi, Dehradun, Mumbai, Kolkata, Allahabad , Lucknow, Varanasi

By Bus

Rishikesh is well connected by road to other cities like Haridwar, Chandigarh, Agra, Delhi to Rishikesh etc

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