Rishikesh Tourism, Uttarakhand India
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Rishikesh Fast Facts
- State: Uttarakhand
- District: Dehradun
- Famous for/as: Pilgrim, Rafting
- Area: 11.20 sq km
- Altitude: 372 m
- Language: Garhwali, Hindi
- Best Season: Sep - April
- Weather: Summer 21 to 40°C, Winter 5 to 22°C
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- Pincode: 248040
- STDCode: 01364
Rishikesh Info
Tourism Office:
AGM (Tourism),
Tourist Information Centre,
Yatra Office,
Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Ltd.,
Shail Vihar,
Haridwar By Pass Road,
Rishikesh 249201.
Tel: 0135 2432648, 2431783, 2435174, 2430799, 2432648,
Fax: 91-135-2430372.
Rishikesh, India Overview
Rishikesh, the 'place of the sages' is a celebrated spiritual town located on the banks of the Ganga, surrounded by Shivalik range of the Himalayas on three sides.
It is believed that when Raibhya Rishi undertook rigorous penance, God appeared in the form of "Hrishikesh" and this area henceforth came to be known as Rishikesh.
It is the starting point for the Hindu Char Dham pilgrimage, including Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath, to seek spiritual salvation.
Rishikesh is an ideal destination not only for pilgrims but also for those who want to delve deeper into meditation, yoga and other aspects of ancient practices.
Rishikesh is also called the "Yoga capital of the world". For the adventurous, Rishikesh is the place for starting their trekking expeditions and excursions towards the Himalayan peaks.
The International Yoga week, which attracts participation from all across the world, is held here every year from February 2 to 7 on the banks of river Ganga.
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Rishikesh, India History
Rishikesh has been a part of the legendary 'Kedarkhand' (the present day Garhwal). Legends state that Lord Rama did penance here for killing Ravana, the demon king of Lanka; and Lakshmana, his younger brother, crossed the river Ganges, at a point, where the present 'Lakshman Jhula' (लक्ष्मण झूला) bridge stands today, using a jute rope bridge.The 'Kedar Khand' of Skanda Purana, also mentions the existence of Indrakund at this very point. The jute-rope bridge was replaced by iron-rope suspension bridge in 1889, and after it was washed away in the 1924 floods, it was replaced by a stronger present bridge.
The sacred river Ganges flows through Rishikesh. It is here that the river leaves the Shivalik mountains in the Himalayas and flows out into the plains of northern India. Several temples, ancient as well as new, can be found along the banks of the Ganges in Rishikesh.