Indian2rism - Rishikesh

Places to visit:
Bharat Mandir
Rishikund
Triveni Ghat
Geeta Bhawan
Lakshman Jhula

Things to Do:
If you are fed up of the hectic city life and want to take a break for a few days, then heading towards Rishikesh is a very good idea. Situated in Uttarakhand, at the foothills of the Himalayas, the town sprawls on the banks of the Ganges, which lends it a clean and pristine beauty.

How To Reach:

By Air:
The hilly town of Rishikesh is located in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand (Uttaranchal). There is no airport in the town. But the nearest airport at Jolly Grant in Dehradun the capital city of the state. The airport is only 35kms away from Rishikesh.

By Road:
An extensive network of roads connects Rishikesh to the other cities in Uttarakhand (Uttaranchal) and India, namely: Haridwar, Agra, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Delhi and Nainital.

By Rail:
The nearest railhead from Rishikesh is Haridwar. Haridwar is a major railway station in the region. Many express, mail and tourist trains link Haridwar to Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Allahabad and so on.