One of the holiest cities in India, Rishikesh is a famous Hindu pilgrimage destination. Every year a huge number of people travel to Rishikesh in lure of piety.

Rishikesh also serves as the gateway to other holy destinations in the Himalayas – Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamnotri.

Apart from the religious attractions, Yoga and adventure tourism has gained popularity in Rishikesh.

Travel.mapsofindia brings you complete information on how to reach Rishikesh:

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.

How to Reach Rishikesh 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.

How to Reach 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.


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