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Introduction General Information

Rishikesh is an ideal base for pilgrimages to the Himalayan shrines of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and
Badrinath. 
                               
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Area            : 11.20 sq km Altitude       : 356 metres



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How To Get There Where To Stay

Air :
The nearest airport is Jolly Grant 17 km away.



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HOTELS (Government Approved)   
BUDGET
Hotel Ganga Kinare
16 Veerbhadra Road
     
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What To See Conducted Tours

Lakshman Jhoola 
5 km A temple – town with
its own distinct character.
The famous Lakshman Jhoola bridge rebuilt with iron ropes in 1889.
                     
                              
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Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam organises package tours from the Tourist Bungalow at Muni-Ki-Reti

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Where To Eat Entertainment

RESTAURANTS  
Green Restaurant,
Lakshman Jhoola Road,


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CINEMAS  
Shobha,
Dehradun Road.  
Rishi,
Dehradun Road.


                       
         
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Where To Buy  Sports Activities

Kshetra Road,
Main Bazar,


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Sking and Winter Sports   
At Auli (near Joshimath, District Chamoli). 

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Festivals Places of Worship

Neelkanth Mahadeo 
Festival held in the temple
of the same name attracts
3 to 4 lakh pilgrims in
July every year.

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HINDU  
Neelkanth temple
Lakshman temple
Bharat temple


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Bank/Money Changers Homes Post & Telegraph Office

State Bank of India,
Lakshman Jhoola Road. Union Bank,
Muni-Ki-Reti.
       
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General Post & Telegraph Office, 
Ghat Road

                                
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Travel Reservations Tourist Information Centres

Air   
The nearest airport is 
Jolly Grant, 17 km. Away.


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Tourist Information Centre,
Railway Road .
Chandrabhaga Information Centre,

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