Biking tours in Rishikesh

Situated in the foothills of the lower Himalayas, Rishikesh is encircled with the picturesque splendor of the hills on three sides with the holy Ganga running through it. If you are a biking buff, set out to discover the unspoiled tracks in Rishikesh with our well planned Indian biking tours. Savor your rides in the neighborhood areas, serene valleys, around enchanting rivers and breathtaking landscapes on our biking tour packages in Rishikesh.     

Located on the banks of the holy Ganges, Rishikesh is a popular religious destination in India. Rishikesh has a number of ashrams and temples that make it an ideal destination for a religious tourist. But Rishikesh is an equally wonderful destination for an adventure traveler. Rishikesh provides wonderful opportunity for trekking, rock climbing and river rafting. Rishikesh is located in the state of Uttaranchal and is about 230 kilometres from Delhi.

Tourist places in and around Rishikesh

Rishikesh is an exciting destination that is dotted with a number of temples and ashrams. Rishikesh is surrounded by the verdant forest and river Ganges flow through the town. Rishikesh has a number of tourist places that one can visit. Since Rishikesh is known as a pilgrimage center, religious places form a major chunk of tourist attractions in Rishikesh.

Triveni Ghat is a popular place in Rishikesh. Many people take a dip at the ghat before visiting temples in Rishikesh. Lakshman Jhula is an important landmark in Rishikesh. Lakshman Jhula is basically a hanging bridge on the Ganges and the most popular spot in Rishikesh. Legend has it that Lakshman, the younger brother of lord Rama crossed the river using a hanging bridge made of jute. Ram Jhula is another famous place in Rishikesh where you can visit.

The Aarti on the banks of the Ganges is what you should not miss on your tour to Rishikesh. The floating diyas (earthen lamps) present a wonderful view in the evening. The hymns and sound of bells creates a symphony of sorts during Aarti.

Rishikesh is the gateway to Chardhams of Uttaranchal. You can take a tour of the Chardham of Uttaranchal from Rishikesh. Rajaji National Park at Chila is another place that you can visit from Rishikesh.

How to Reach Rishikesh by Air: The hilly town of Rishikesh is located in the Garhwal region of Uttaranchal. There is no airport in the town. But the nearest airport at Jolly Grant in Dehradun the capital city of the state. The airport is only 35kms away from Rishikesh.

How to Reach Rishikesh by Road: An extensive network of roads connects Rishikesh to the other cities in Uttaranchal and India, namely: Haridwar, Agra, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Delhi and Nainital.

How to Reach Rishikesh by Rail: The nearest railhead from Rishikesh is Haridwar. Haridwar is a major railway station in the region. Many express, mail and tourist trains link Haridwar to Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Allahabad and so on.