Rishikesh is the world capital of yoga, the gateway to the Himalayas, from which the journey begins to the highlands to the Four Shrines, is located in the state of Uttarakhand, in the place where the Ganges drains from the Himalayas. The name of the city comes from the word rishi - sage, and in search of hidden wisdom, yogis, ascetics, hermits, pilgrims and just curious from all over the world flock to the city.
The heart of the city is in the northeast, in the areas of Swarg Ashram and Lakshman Jula, on the opposite bank of the Ganges.
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How to get to Rishikesh
By plane
The planes from Delhi arrive in a small airport Dehradun, located just 15 kilometers from Rishikesh.
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By car
From Delhi to Rishikesh can be reached by car. The journey takes approximately six hours and will cost from $ 85 - a car, up to $ 125 - an SUV (be sure to choose a car with air conditioning!). The prepaid taxi will cost more if you take it at the airport.
By train
The local railway connection connects Rishikesh with Haridwar. Three unhurried trains run daily. The journey takes about an hour (and will cost you 3 rupees).
A lot of fast trains leave from Delhi to Haridwar, the best of them are AC Special Express, Shatabadi Express, Mussoorie Express, Jan Shatabdi. From Haridwar to Rishikesh, you can take a bus (for 45 minutes and 20 rupees), by taxi (half an hour and 500 rupees) or with fellow travelers on an auto rickshaw (40 minutes and 30 rupees).
By bus
Delhi (to which 230 kilometers) is connected with Rishikesh by a good bus service. The journey will take six to seven hours. An ordinary bus costs 130-350 rupees, and an air-conditioned bus costs 200-500 rupees. In Rishikesh, you can take a bus from Jaipur, Pushkar and Varanasi (February 2011 prices).
Transport
The Rishikesh bridges, the original centers of the spiritual and cultural life of the city, can be reached by an auto rickshaw (for 8 rupees), other trips around the city will cost about 15 rupees. In principle, the city is fairly compact and can be walked around.
Climate
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Cuisine and restaurants of Rishikesh
For those who come to improve their body or engage in yoga tourists, a light Ayurvedic cuisine is an ideal option. Many fruits, nuts and bakery are sold on the streets. Especially good is the local daddy. And of course in the cafe you will find a lot of delicious dishes of both northern and southern Indian cuisine.
Although of course for tourists, especially in Lakshman Jula, there are many restaurants preparing traditional cuisine. The gatherings at the cafe are a local tradition. Here they drink tea masala and ayurvedic teas. Alcohol in the holy city is also forbidden!
Popular Mukti's Health Food (near the Jhula Shivanand Bridge) offers famous green pasta, frozen yogurt, apple pie and chocolate cake for dessert.
Authentic organic food can be obtained in a calm and spacious Shiva-resort. Chotiwala in the ashram Swarg specializes in original Indian cuisine, there are five types of thalis on the menu, and lunch costs you 40-80 rupees. Ganga Ayurvedic Food Place always has delicious breakfasts and a large selection of good salads.
If you are missing European cuisine, you can visit Little Italy in the Swarg ashram, where you can prepare pasta and pizza (from 30 rupees) or Moon Dance Café, which in addition to local culinary delights there are dishes of Italian, Mexican and European cuisine.
Shopping
Like any other tourist town associated with religious shrines, Rishikesh offers bronze statues of Indian deities, aromatic oils, religious accessories and ethnic clothing. Prices, compared to other tourist sites in India, are low. Also here you can buy ayurvedic and natural preparations.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions in Rishikesh
Triveni Ghat - the embankment of the Ganges, is richly decorated with statues of Indian deities. Indian adherents are holding ceremonial mass bathings (in the morning and in the evening), in which thousands of people participate. It is good to meditate and indulge in relaxation - the opposite side of the Ganges is not built up, and you can admire the mountain scenery.
Gita Bhavan is the place where guru Sri Ram Sukh Daashi practiced extremely popular among Indians. Twice a year, followers gather in the ashram to share Ramayana reading.
The ashram Svarg is located at the foot of the Himalayas on the left bank of the Ganges between Rishikesh and Lakshman Djula. In this picturesque area - the greatest concentration of ashrams. A well-known place mentioned in historical and religious sources is famous for the fact that great yogis and sidhas came here long ago. Shri Raghunatji Temple in Lakshman Jula is a grand 13-story building dedicated to the numerous gods.
In search of enlightenment, adepts are drowned in the Ganges, however, they say that the waters of this river have medicinal properties that apply to non-believers.
The Ashrams of Rishikesh come to study yoga and Hindu philosophy. The resort area in the city is represented by numerous Ayurvedic centers, where you will be rejuvenated by healthy diet, meditation and massage.
At fans of more worldly entertainments the alloy on Ganges is popular. The best time for rafting is September-November and March-May. The rafting continues several kilometers, along the way there are rapids from the first to the fifth difficulty level. According to the Ganges you can raft and raft. Especially fascinating is the trip, which includes accommodation on the bank of the river.
In the vicinity of Rishikesh, there are opportunities to climb and jump in the water, both in classical form and on an elastic band (however, in this case you will not get into the water). Tracking of different complexity is also one of the main attractions of Rishikesh.
You can get to one of the places in the neighborhood: Shivpuri, located 10 kilometers from Rishikesh - a famous rafting and trekking center, or to the national park of Rajaji, which is 20 minutes by car Photo by Rishikesh (11)