Rishikesh

Fast facts -	One of the well known pilgrimage sites in India, Rishikesh is small town located in the state of Uttarakhand. It is located around 25 kms from the city of Haridwar
Did you know -	Rishikesh is one of the most sacred places of the people of the Hindu community and is visited by thousands of pilgrims. It also serves as a gateway to other pilgrimage sites like Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri.
Must do -	Visit the popular tourist attractions and get a feel of the ancient heritage and culture.

One of the well known pilgrimage sites in India, Rishikesh is small town located in the state of Uttarakhand. It is one of the most sacred places of the people of the Hindu community and is visited by thousands of pilgrims.

Rishikesh in Uttarakhand is also known as the gateway to the Himalayas and is located around 25 kms from the city of Haridwar. It also serves as a gateway to other pilgrimage sites like Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri.

Like most parts of the state, the climate of Rishikesh is pleasant. The summer months are pleasant while the winter months are cool. The ideal time for traveling to Rishikesh is between the months of October and March.

Being a well known pilgrimage spot, there are plenty of temples and religious shrines in Rishikesh. Some of the popular attractions in the area are:

Trayambakeshwar Temple
Neelkanth Mahadev Mela
Ram Jhula
Lakshman Jhula
Swarg Ashram
Gita Bhavan
Parmarth Niketan
Bharat Mandir
Triveni Ghat

There are plenty of hotels in Rishikesh which range from luxury hotels, middle range hotels to budget and economy hotels. The hotels are within easy reach to the main city center and are located close to the popular dining hubs. Rishikesh is also a famous center of yoga learning and is popularly known as World Capital of Yoga.

Rishikesh can also be easily reached. Regular buses, cars and taxis ply between various cities in India and Rishikesh. Train services are also available. The nearest airport is at the city of Dehradun.