Rishikesh is considered a holy pilgrimage. Rishikesh, situated at the foot of the Himalayan mountains in Garhwal, Uttaranchal is also famous for its natural beauty in addition to religious views. Surrounded by the low hills of the Himalayas and the scenic beauty, the river Ganges flows from this religious place makes it incredible.
Highlights of Rishikesh
Rishikesh is a religious place surrounded by natural beauty.
State: Uttarakhand
District: Dehradun
Location: Rishikesh 222 km from Delhi and Rishikesh 18 km from Dehradun
Famous For: Rishikesh is considered a holy shrine.
Airport: Jolly Grant Airport Airport, Dehradun
Railway Station: Yog Nagri Rishikesh Railway Station
Things to see in Rishikesh: Swings, Temples, Hills, Rivers
Things in Buy: Handicraft items, saris, bed covers, handloom fabric, cotton fabric, etc.
Rishikesh is considered the gateway to Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri. It is said that by meditating on this place, salvation is attained. Every year a large number of pilgrims visit the ashrams here for meditation and peace of mind. Rishikesh is the most attractive tourist destination. Foreign tourists also come here regularly in search of spiritual happiness.
Location
One of the holiest pilgrimage centers of India is Rishikesh which is situated at an altitude of 1360 feet above sea level in Uttarakhand. The entrance of the Himalayas is located at a distance of about 20-25 km from Rishikesh Haridwar, from here the empire of the Himalayan king of the mountains begins.
The Story
Many religious stories related to Rishikesh are also popular- It is said that the poison emitted during the churning of the ocean was drunk by Lord Shiva at this place. After drinking poison, his throat turned blue and he was known as ' Neelkanth Mahadev '. According to another legend, Lord Rama spent his time in the forests here during his exile. The ' Lakshman Jhula ' made of rope is believed to be proof. The Laxman swing was rebuilt in 1939 AD. It is also said that the sage Rabhaya had done austerities here to see God. Pleased with his penance, Lord appeared in the incarnation of Rishikesh. Since then this place has been known as 'Rishikesh'.
Famous Meditation Place in Rishikesh
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Some of the conveniences offered at this property include luggage storage, Wi-Fi access, express check-in/out, power back-up, shared lounge, 24-hour security, and parking. Guests can also avail of housekeeping, medical assistance, and room service at Howard Sanctuary Rishikesh. This Rishikesh property has an in-house restaurant within the premises.
Places of interests are Laxman Jhula (9 km), Ram Jhula (10 km), Triveni Ghat (12 km), and Parmarth Niketan Ashram (9 km). Travel hubs are Rishikesh Railway Station (13 km) and Sanyukt Yatra Bus Stand (13 km).
Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun (30 km) is the closest airport to the property. This best value property in Rishikesh is known for its great location and comfortable accommodation in the vicinity.