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India-Uttaranchal-
Rishikesh |
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Introduction :
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rishikesh National park is famous for its tigers
and is one of the best places in the country to see these majestic
predators in the wild. The tigers can be easily spotted even during the
day. A good time to visit between November and May when the nature of
the dry deciduous forests makes sightings common. The park is one
of the finest Tiger Reserve of India. A system of three artificial lakes
enhances beauty of the park. The town is experience of royal past and
encounter with majestic tiger. The area became a hunting preserve of
Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I of Jaipur in A.D. Sprawling over a
undulating terrain of Aravali and Vindhyan ranges is wilderness of
Ranthambhor National Park. |
| Area |
11.20 sq km |
| Temperature |
Summer : Max 41 °C, Min 36.6
°C.
Winter : Max 32.2°C, Min 18.3 °C. |
| Language |
Hindi, Garhwali |
| STD Code |
01364 |
| Rainfall |
152.4 cm yearly average |
| Best Time to Visit |
winter and spring |
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How to get there :
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Air: The nearest airport to Rishikesh is Jolly Grant. This small airport
is situated at a distance of about 24 km from the main Rishikesh town. However,
air is not the preferred mode of transport for getting into the town. Reach
Delhi International airport in India and take a train or bus route to Rishikesh.
Rail: Rishikesh is connected by rail via Haridwar which is on the
main route . Haridwar is connected directely with Mumbai, Lucknow, Howrah, Kalka,
Sri Ganganagar, Allahabad and Delhi.
Road: Rishikesh is well connected by road with all major cities in
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Places to Visit : |
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Ram Jhula |
Lakshman Jhula |
Triveni Ghat |
Gita Bhawan |
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Bharat Mandir |
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Excursions : |
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Nilkanth Mahadev |
Chila |
Narender Nagar |
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Shopping : |
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Being a pilgrimage place, the glamour of big shop bargains are absent but
Rishikesh offers you handicraft items made of shells, beads and pearls.
Sarees, kurtas, sheets and rugs can be purchased from here. Sarees,
Kurtas, sheets and rugs can be purchased from here. You can buy these
items from the government approved U.P handloom shop, Khadi Bhandar,
Garhwal wool and craft shop etc. You can buy these items from the
government approved U.P handloom shop, Khadi Bhandar, Garhwal wool and
craft shop etc. |
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Accommodations : |
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Hotel Ganga Kinare |
Hotel Ganga View |
Hotel Ananda |
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