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Rishikesh
Rishikesh, also known as the 'place of sages' is Haridwar, at the confluence
of the Chandrabhaga and Ganga. It is believed that God by the name of
'Hrishikesh' had appeared as an answer to the hard penances by Rabhiya Rishi
and henceforth the place derived its name.
It is the starting
point for the Char dham pilgrims but also for the people who are interested
in meditation, yoga and other aspects of Hinduism. For the adventure
seekers, rishikesh is the suggested place for starting their trekking
expeditions to the Himalayan peaks and for rafting. Also, International Yoga
Week which attracts participation form across the world, is held here, every
year, in February on the banks of the Ganga.
Rishikesh is one of
the most popular pilgrim centres and gateway to the Himalayan Shrines of
Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. The Yoga Centres of Rishikesh
have enhanced the significance of the place.
From this point on,
the great Ganges leaves behind her mountain home and enters the vast plains
of Northern India.
GENERAL INFORMATION Area : 11.20 sq.km.
Altitude : 356 metres.
Temperature (deg C): Summer-
Max.44.4, Min.29; Winter- Max.32.2, Min.18.3.
Clothings :
Summer- Cotton & tropical; Winter- Heavy woollen.
Languages
Spoken : Garwali, Hindi, Punjabi, English.
Best Season :
Throughout the Year.
TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION
Air : The nearest airport is Dehradun (Jolly Grant), 35 kms
from Haridwar. Vayudoot services operates from Delhi to Dehradun (Jolly
Grant). Jagson Airlines also operates flights from Delhi to Dehradun.
Rail : Rishikesh is connected by rail via Haridwar (24 kms),
to Howrah, Bombay, Delhi, Lucknow, Varanasi, Dehradun and other cities.
Road : By road Rishikesh to Haridwar 24 kms, Dehradun 47
kms, Mussoorie 77 kms, Badrinath 301 kms (Son Prayag), Kedarnath 228 kms,
Gangotri 258 kms, Yamunotri 288 kms (Hanuman Chatti), Srinagar 105 kms,
Joshimath 252 kms.
Bus Services : Haridwar is connected
by bus with Agra, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Kullu, Manli, Shimla, Rishikesh etc.
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