Exciting Rishikesh Tour Package 3 Days & 2 Nights

Exciting Rishikesh Tour Package

2 Nights &  3 Days  

Rishikesh, also known as Hrishikesh.

Rishikesh has been a part of the legendary"Kedarkhand".Legends state that Lord Rama did penance here for killing Ravana, the asura king of Lanka; and Lakshmana, his younger brother, crossed the river Ganges, using two jute ropes at the point where the present 'Lakshman Jhula' stands today. The 'Kedar Khand' of Skanda Purana, also mentions the existence of Indrakund at this very point. The jute-rope bridge was replaced by a 248-foot long iron-rope suspension bridge in 1889. After it was washed away in the 1924 floods, it was replaced in 1927 by the present stronger bridge built by the United Provinces Public Works Department. This bridge connects the two districts of Tapovan, Tehri and Jonk, Pauri Garhwal. Another similar suspension bridge Ram Jhula was built in 1986 at nearby Sivananda Nagar. Rishikesh, a most tranquil place in northern Uttarakhand, surrounded by hills and bisected by the wide and sluggish Ganges, is often claimed as the `Yoga Capital of the World’. Also, an international yoga week is organized here every year by Uttarakhand Tourism between the 2nd and 7th of February. For the adventurous, there are opportunities for white water rafting on the Ganga. The climate here is a continental type but its location in the foothills gives it a pleasant weather throughout the year.

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Best time to Travel

September to March will be the ideal season for general tourists of Rishikesh. Though, tourists and pilgrims visit Rishikesh/Haridwar round the year. Because, Rishikesh is the gateway of Chardham, May to October is the season for Chardham visitors. However, winter and spring are more pleasant in Rishikesh.

How to Reach ?

Air 

Jolly Grant airport at Dehradun is the nearest airport to Rishikesh which is approximately 35 kilometers away. Popular carriers like Air India, Spice Jet often have daily flights from New Delhi. Apart from Delhi, there is a flight from Lucknow to Dehradun as well. Once you reach the airport, you can opt for a regular taxi or bus service which is easily available from Dehradun to Rishikesh. The second nearest international airport for Rishikesh is in New Delhi which is well-connected with different cities across the globe.

Bus

The city is well connected with all major north Indian cities like Delhi, Gurgaon, and Noida via bus.

Rail

The nearest railhead to Rishikesh is in Haridwar which is approximately 25 kilometers away. Haridwar, in turn, is linked to major Indian cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Lucknow, and Varanasi. Some of the popular trains are Shatabadi Express, Jan Shatabdi, AC Special Express, and Mussoorie Express.

Note

For those making the journey to Rishikesh, it is advisable to take the train till Haridwar and then either take a bus or hire a taxi to Rishikesh. While the bus would take about 45 minutes, the taxi will take you to Rishikesh in about half an hour.