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Uttrakhand - Rishikesh

Location: Northern India
Climate Summer	40°C (max)
Winter	5°C (min)
Best time to visit: November and March

Rishikesh is a famous holy city of Uttrakhand located around 25 kilometers away from Haridwar in the foothills of the Himalaya in northern India .It is a famous centre of pilgrimage and known as gateway to Himalaya or land of God. The place gets its name by Lord Vishnu who appeared to a rishi names as Raibhya as a result of his hard tapasya , as Lord Hrishikesh. In the past history legends state that Lord Rama did penance here for killing Ravana, the demon king of Lanka and his younger brother Lakshmana, crossed the river Ganga by a rope bridge, today it is known as 'Lakshman Jhula' .Rishikesh is rich in scenic beauty, has many temples, famous as the major Yoga center, a popular destination among people who love rafting and trekking.

Geography : Hrishikesh is located at 30°07′N 78°19′E / 30.12, 78.32.[11] It has an average elevation of 532 metres

Laxman Jhula:

This is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Rishikesh. In the past legend, Laxman had crossed the river Ganges in this place jute ropes. Now a suspended iron bridge, built in 1939 exists here. Another suspended bridge between Shivanand Ashram and Sawarg Ashram is called Ram Jhula.

Bharat Mandir:
This temple built by the Hindu saint Adiguru Shankra Chrya in 12th century. It is located on the bank of river Ganges .Bharat temple is the oldest temple of Rishikesh and include the idol of Lord Vishnu.

Triveni Ghat, Rishikesh :
Triveni Ghat placed on the bank of the holy river Ganges where people take holy dips into the sacred water of the river and offer their prayers. In the evening, the Aarti ceremony takes place at this famous ghat referred to as Triveni Ghat.

Nilkanth Mahadev:

It is believed that according to Hindu mythology when the ocean was being churned out for “amrit” by the gods and the demons, first venom oozed out. Lord Shiva swallowed it here and the place got its name from that event.

How to reach Rishikesh

By Air: the hilly town of Rishikesh is located in the Garhwal region of 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 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.

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