Escape from hectic city life and stressful work in lap nature to Rishikesh.
Rishikesh is a holy city in a base of Himalayas , holds deep cultural and spiritual significance for local Hindus. Sacred rivers and mountains set the scene for yoga and reflective hikes, and rafting here is an absolute must.
How to reach
- By road: Being a popular tourist destination, Rishikesh has a good network of
buses connecting it with important places such as Haridwar, Dehradun and
New Delhi. Plenty of buses are available from ISBT Kashmiri Gate, Delhi. denaturing at morning and evening. It takes 6-7 hours by road to reach Rishikesh.
The nearest rail head to Rishikesh is in Haridwar which is approximately 25 kilometers away. Haridwar, in turn, is linked to major Indian cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Lucknow and Varanasi. - By air: Jolly Grant airport at Dehradun is the nearest airport to Rishikesh which is approximately 35 kilometers away. Popular carriers like Air India, Spice Jet and Jet Airways often have daily flights from New Delhi. Apart from Delhi, there is a flight from Lucknow to Dehradun as well.
