A picturesque town near Haridwar, Rishikesh is the gateway to the Himalayas and has many temples.

How to reach: Nearest airport is at Jollygrant, Dehradun (20 kms). Well connected by rail and road with important cities.

Where to stay: GMVN Tourist Bungalow, Hotel Ganga Kinder, Hotel Natraj, Hotel Mandakini, Hotel Aakash Ganga, Hotel Basera, Hotel Indralok, Hotel Shivalik, Hotel Suruchi.

What to see: Triveni Ghat, Lakshman Jhoola, Ram Jhoola, Bharat Mandir, Shivanand Ashram, Bhoot Nath Temple, Pushkar Temple. 

Excursions: Neelkanth Mahadev (12 kms), Kunjapuri Temple (27 kms), Vashishatha Gufa Ashram (25 kms), Rajaji National Park (10 kms), Kaudiyala (35 kms), Mussourie (76 kms). 

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