Rishikesh

Rishikesh is also known as gateway to the Garhwal himalayas situated on the foothills of Himalayas is the hub of many ancient temples, popular cafes, yoga ashrams and adventure sports. Rishikesh, over the years, has become extremely popular as the top spiritual destination in the world, since it lies on the holy banks of river Ganga, this place has been a hub of Sadhus  and there are numerous ashrams teaching spirituality, yoga, meditation and Ayurveda.          


How to reach Rishikesh

By Air

For those wondering how to reach Rishikesh by air, Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun is the nearest airport to Rishikesh. Situated at a mere distance of 21 kilometers from the town, this airport enjoys great connectivity from many major destinations, especially from Delhi. It only takes an hour by flight to reach here from Delhi. Once here, one can take a taxi from outside the airport to reach Rishikesh directly.

By Train

For travelers who find train journeys convenient and fun, and wish to know how to reach Rishikesh by train, the foremost thing to know is that the nearest railway station, which is Rishikesh Railway Station, situated in Ganga Nagar. It also enjoys great connectivity from several major stations like Delhi, Mumbai, and Lucknow. Some of the major trains that travel on this route are Shatabdi Express, Jan Shatabdi

By Road

Rishikesh is a place where anyone would love to travel by road. But, for those who aren’t aware of how to reach Rishikesh by Road, they would love the fact that there are a lot of private and normal buses that run on a daily basis from Delhi, Meerut, and many other cities. With a distance of some 240 kilometers from Delhi, one can reach Rishikesh in five to six hours.