Rishikesh
Area 449 km²
Time zone Asia/Kolkata
Official website uttarakhandtourism.gov.in/destination/rishikesh/
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Rishikesh Essentials
Rishikesh, recognized as the global center for yoga, sits at the base of the Himalayas where the Ganges River flows through the Shivalik Hills. This collection includes the city's primary spiritual landmarks, from the ancient Triveni Ghat and Yoga Niketan Ashram to the towering Lord Shiva monument in nearby Haridwar. The list highlights the region's religious architecture, seasonal Ganga Aarti ceremonies, and significant pilgrimage sites like the Mansa Devi Temple and Gurdwara Sri Hemkund Sahib.
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Practical information
- Currency
- Indian Rupee INR ₹ · Card payments · Commonly accepted
- Emergency numbers
- 112
- Electricity
- 230 V · 50 HzType C / Type D
- Languages
- English, Hindi
- Tap water
- Not safe to drink
- Driving side
- Left
- Calling code
- +91
Tours & Activities
Ganga Aarti summer and winter afternoon
Triveni ghat
Mansa Devi Temple
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