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Introduction
The temple town on the banks of the holy Ganges, Rishikesh is the next stop for pilgrims on the foothills of Garhwal, right after Hardwar. Located in the Dehradun District at an altitude of approximately 1360 ft above sea level, Rishikesh is the gateway to the Garhwal region . It is located in the Tehri-Garhwal region in the state of Uttaranchal. Rishikesh is as important as interesting to the religiously inclined, as it is to the nature lovers; for the landscape at Rishikesh is simply mind blowing, with the swiftly flowing by Ganges with greenery sprinkled all around. The first thing you need to know when you plan a trip to Rishikesh is how to reach Rishikesh. Here are all the possible options on how to reach Rishikesh.
How To Reach Rishikesh
By Air: There are no airports in Rishikesh itself. But the Jolly Grant airport at Dehradun is just 35 km from Rishikesh.
Indian Airlines and Air Deccan operates regular flights to and from Dehradun to important cities like Delhi.
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