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 Rishikesh 24 Kms. from Hardwar. Located
in the laps of lower Himalayas, and is
surrounded by scenic beauty of the hills on
three sides with Holy Ganga flowing through it.
The whole place is considered to be sacred as it
is believed that meditation at this place leads
to attainment of salvation. There are many
temples-some ancient, some new along the river
Ganges.
Rishikesh is important not only as pilgrimage
centre closely associated with the Ramayana, but
also as home for many important centres of Hindu
religious thought and spirituality, and as a
very great Yoga Centre. There are a great many
ashrams and Yoga institutes here. Rishikesh is
also the gateway and the start-off point for
journeys to important religious places like
Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri.
Rishikesh is also acquiring greater
significance as a centre for white water rafting,
other revering sports, a base for treks
and hikes in the beautiful Garhwal Himalayas.
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 Hinduism. 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 2nd to 7th
Feb on the bank of Ganga river.
 Geographical Information:
 Area
-11.20 sq. km (City area).
Altitude
-356 m (1190 ft).
Population-82,000
Accessibility
Air:
The nearest airport is Jolly Grant which is
18km. from Rishikesh on way to Dehradun. At
present chartered planes operate.
Rail:
Rishikesh is connected by rail with Haridwar,
Delhi, Bombay, Howrah, Lucknow and Agra.
Road:
Rishikesh is connected by road with most places
of North India.
Climate
Summer
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Max 41.0ºC, Min 36.6ºC.
Winter
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Max 32.2ºC, Min 18.3ºC.
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Rishikesh