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Rishikesh


Rishikesh is one of the most holy cities in India. It is located in the Dehradun district of Uttarakhand. Nestled cozily in the foothills of the Himalayas, Rishikesh abounds in natural beauty.

Millions of tourists and pilgrims flock to Rishikesh from India and other parts of the world every year. Rishikesh has been declared a vegetarian city by law; it is also an alcohol-free city.

Where does Rishikesh get its name from?


Rishikesh is another name of Lord Vishnu. The meaning of the word is 'Lord of the Senses'.

Where is Rishikesh located?


Rishikesh is located in the Tehri-Garhwal region of Uttaranchal.

Climate of Rishikesh


Rishikesh enjoys pleasant weather conditions throughout the year. In summers the temperature generally does not go beyond 35°C and in winters the mercury level stays between 9°C to 33°C. The town receives average rainfall from July to September.

What to do in Rishikesh?


Tourists can delve into a host of activities and adventure sports in Rishikesh. Rafting, rappelling and Kayaking are the most popular adventure sports in the town. Apart from that you can also enjoy nature walks, bird watching, beach games and water polo etc.

Camping

Rishikesh is just not restricted to holy shrines and natural beauty. The beautiful town is also heaven for the adventure enthusiast. There are millions of youngsters who go camping to Rishikesh every year. Considering its geographic location Rishikesh forms an ideal destination to set up camps.

Hiking and Trekking

If you enjoy trekking then Rishikesh is idyllic. There are several trekking spots that you can actually explore from Rishikesh. You can check out places like the Rajaji National park, Narendra Nagar and Kunjapuru.

Rock-Climbing/Mountaineering
You can also rock climb in Rishikesh. The best place for this adventure sport is the George Everest house phoolchatti situated near Rishikesh. If you are a first timer then you can get assistance from the expert trainers who assist in climbing.

Where to stay in Rishikesh?


Considering the fact that Rishikesh is an important tourist and religious center in India it is but obvious that the town will offer comfortable accommodation options. There are many hotels and guest houses in Rishikesh that are known for their services and facilities.

List of Comfortable Budget Hotels of Rishikesh:

Hotel Natraj
Dehradun Road, Rishikesh - 249201
Phone: +91-(0135)-2431099, 2431262, 2431272, 2433355
E-mail: [email protected]
Hotel S.K Regency
Tapovan Velly, Near Laxman Jhula,
Badrinath Highway, Rishikesh
India
Phone: +91 - 9810109983, 9971499491
E-mail: [email protected]

Hotel Raj Mahal
Badrinath Road. Tapovan, Rishikesh Uttarakhand
India
Phone:+91-0135-2442145, 6981260
E-mail: [email protected]

Rishabh -The Grand Castle Resort
Tapovan, Laxman Jhula,
Opp. Anand Dham, Rishikesh (249201),
Uttarakhand, India - 249 192
Phone: +91 9990 70 6100
E-mail: [email protected]
Hotel Surya Palace
Vill Jonk Swargashram Pauri Garhwal
Rishikesh - 249304 Uttarakhand, India
Phone: 0135-2440005, 2440136, + 91-9412341234
E-mail: [email protected]

Divya Hotel
Near Taxi Stand, Laxman Jhula, Rishikesh
Uttarakhand, India 249302
Phone: 0135-435998, 434938, +91-9412303918
E-mail: [email protected]

Where to eat in Rishikesh?

Rishikesh is also paradise for food lovers. There are many restaurants in the town that cater to all kinds of taste buds. However the restaurants in the town serve only pure vegetarian food. You can try out the following for some amazing Indian cuisine cooked in pure ghee;

Honey Hut
Tapovan
Telephone: 0135-2442095 or 9760796709

Cafe Delmar
Naga Baba Buddham, Anand Dham, Tapovan.
Telephone: 9058679913 or 0135-2442394
Ananda - In The Himalayas
The Palace Estate
Narendra Nagar
Tehri - Garhwal
Uttaranchal - 249175
India
Telephone: 91-1378-227500

Anjali Restaurant
Railway Road, Rishikesh, Railway Road,
Uttarakhand
Telephone: 249201 0135 243 2264 ()

How to Reach Rishikesh?


By Air
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