The spiritual institutions, like Sivananda Ashram
(head quarter of Divine Life Society), Swargashram,
Gira mandir, Parmarth Niketan, Bhaganashram, Kailash
Ashram, Mahesh Yogi ashram are located here. Most
of the Ashrams have arrangements for fooding &
lodging-very reasonably priced. The Ganga has two
suspension bridges - Lakshman Jhoola on the way
to Badrinath &. Ram Jhoola between Sivananda
Ashrarn &c Swargashram. NE along the Ganga river
is somewhat secluded sandy area Muni-ki- Reti (sand
of the sages) is the area along the Chandrabhaga
river having some temples.
40km from the town of Dehradun, this gorge centered
town has acquired significance for being the centre
for White River Rafting, Trekking & Mountaineering.
For the adventurous lot it is the starting point
of many expeditions towards Himalayan peaks and
for Skiing at Auli. lt has recently developed to
be an important centre for treatment using the ancient
methods of treatment nature & Ayurved for difficult
to treat ailments & stress induced problems.
The International Yoga Week held here every year
on the bank of river Ganga attracts participation
from all across the globe.
The main commercial & administrative hub is
to the South of the river, called Haridwar road,
Lakshman Jhula road is the northern extension of
Haridwar road and most of the ashrams & temples
are to be found on either side of the river here.
How to Get There
The nearest airhead is the airport Jolly Grant
at Dehradun. See Dehradun section for details.
Rail :
Even though there is a branch line between Haridwar
& Rishikesh and a shuttle train service operating
but the faster & swift mode of transport to
Rishikesh is by road from Haridwar (22km) or Dehradun
(42km). Bookings can be made at the railway station.
Road :
Rishikesh is connected by road via Haridwar &:
Dehradun to various parts of the country. There
is a very regular bus service to Haridwar &
Dehradun, starting very early in morning to late
evening hours. There is hourly bus connection for
Delhi (238 km) and the trip takes about 6 hours.
Share Jeep,Trekkers from Dehradun is another option
to Rishikesh and from the main bus stand one is
able to get a share taxi to Haridwar. A govt. undertaking
Badrinath-Kedarnath temple committee also provides
transport services - 430261. Garhwal Motor Owners
Union (GMOU) & Tehri Garhwal Motor Owners Union
(TGMOU) besides other private operators run regular
bus services to different parts of Garhwal hills.
These services originate from yatra bus stand on
the Dehradun Road, one km from the Main bus stand.
From the yatra bus stand during the pilgrimage season,
buses leave regularly for Badrinath, Kedarnath &
to the last road heads for Gangotri & Yamnotri.
Taxies are available for Delhi, Uttarkashi, Tehri
& Ranikhet. Prices are geneally fixed by the
authorities. One should however ready to pay around
30% more during the season. The Char Dham Yatra
rates are also fixed.
Some important distances are Delhi (238km), Chandigarh
(252km), Mussoorie (77 km), Badrinath (301 km),
Gangotri (258km), Kedarnath (228 km), Uttarkashi
(154 km), Yamunotri(288 km), Nainital (260 km),
Shimla (262 km), Agra (398 km)
Local Transport :
Local Vikram Tempos are available every where on
the fixed route for fixed rate from Ghat Road Junction
upto Lakshman & Ram Jhoola. Auto-rickshaws are
also there but rates are to be negotiated. Unmetered
Taxi service can be hired at the Haridwar road bus
stand - 430413, rates negotiable or from transport
wing of GMVN - 430372. Cycle rickshaws & Tongas
also freely available. Ferry service can also be
availed of near Ram Jhula for river crossing.
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