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Rishikesh, the land of Gods is one of the most popular pilgrim centers and
gateway to the Himalayan Shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri
in India. The Yoga Centers of Rishikesh has enhanced the significance of the
place. It is also a destination for adventure sports lovers. From this point on,
the great Ganges leaves behind her mountain home and enter the vast plains of
Northern India.
Rishikesh represents the Gateway to the Himalayas in the Tehri-Garhwal region of
Uttarakhand. It abounds in natural splendor. The spectacle of the Ganga
rushing through the Himalayan foothills is an awesome sight. Several temples dot
the banks of the Ganga at Rishikesh.
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Rishikesh is connected
to other parts of India with a wide network
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Private Bus Services,
tempos (vikrams), auto rickshaws, tongas,
cycle-rickshaws and taxis. |
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Distances
from Major Cities:
- Hardwar (24kms.)
- Dehradun (43kms.)
- Mussoorie (77kms.)
- Kedarnath (227kms.)
- Yamunotri (234kms.)
- Delhi (245kms.)
- Gangotri (248kms.)
- Nainital (260kms.)
- Simla (262kms.)
- Govindghat (275kms.)
- Badrinath (300kms.)
- Agra (398kms.)
- Lucknow (555kms.)
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Climate:
Summer :- Max 41.0ºC, Min 36.6ºC.
Winter :- Max 32.2ºC, Min 18.3ºC. |
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Rishikesh Places
of Tourist Interest and Pilgrimage and Rishikesh Yoga and Massage
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Rishikund
and Raghunath temple : Legendary tank where Lord Rama took bath,
is a popular spot for pilgrimage.
Triveni
Ghat : A bathing ghat, where three streams of Ganga, Yamuna and
Saraswati are said to flow together. This is a sacred place where 'Pind
Shradha' is performed.
Bharat
Temple : A very old temple built and surrounded by massive walls, this
temple is situated in the heart of Rishikesh town.
Laxman
Jhula : It is about 3 km north of Rishikesh.There was a hanging jute
rope bridge (without pillar) till 1989 and was rebuilt with iron ropes
in1939, on the Ganges with a span of 240 meters, is a beautiful sight.
Raghunathji's temple and Thirteen Storey Temple are the main attractions
around Laxman Jhoola.
Swarg
Ashram : Around 1.5 km ahead of Thirteen Storey Temple/Laman
Jhula lies Swarg Asharam. Regular taxis ply between Laxmanjhula and
Swarg Ashram during day time only. It is quite place on the left bank of
the Ganges opposite to Shri Sivananda Ashram. Swarg Ashram an also be reached
by crossing the Ganga or through Sivananda Bridge, popular called as
Ramjhula, a newly constructed ropeway bridge spanning between Sivananda
Divine Life Society and Swarg Ashram.
Gita
Bhawan : The temple and group of building have Gita and the
Ramayana inscribed on its walls, lie snug in the forests at the hills on
the left bank of the Ganges near Swarg Ashram. The Bhawan is controlled
by a body of trustees, who are affiliated to the Gita Press Goarakhpur.
The mission of the trust is to serve the society by moral and spiritual;
means.
Parmarth
Niketan : Next to Gita Bhawan is Parmarth Niketan which was established
by the Majaraha of Shahjahanpur in U.P. |
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George Everest House |
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place called Park Estate where building and laboratory
of first Surveyor General of India Sir George Everest
after whom worlds highest peak Mt. Everest is named
still stands. It is 6 km from Gandhi chowk and vehicles
can go right upto the place. The place provides an
enchanting view of Doon Valley on one side, and view
of Yamuna Valley and snow bound Himalayan ranges on
the other. An ideal place for picnic and trekking. |
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| Shivanand
Ashram (The Divine Society) |
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by Swami Shivanand, this well known spiritual centre
is renowned for its lectures on spiritual life. Meditation
and Yoga classes can be attended in the morning and
evenings. A person can stay here for short term study,
and for longer three-month courses, one must write
at least a month in advance. |
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