Rishikesh at an altitude of 365 meters, is on the right bank of the Ganga. 

It has an environment of peace and tranquility interrupted only by the gurgling waters of the Ganga as it spreads out. 

Rishikesh means the “plaits of the sage”. The dense tangle of vegetation on the mountain perhaps conveys an image of the sage’s matted locks, thereby giving the place its name.

  
BY TRAIN: Nearest railhead is Haridwar, which is connected with the capital city Delhi. Trains start from Delhi (New Delhi Stn). Shabatadi Express is one of the best train for Haridwar.

CONNECTION BY TRAIN

NAME OF THE TRAIN

DEPARTURE

ARRIVAL

DAYS OF OPERATION

Delhi Dehradun Kotdwara Mussoorie Express

1220 hrs.

1646 hrs.

Daily

Bandra Dehradun Express

0635 hrs.

1430 hrs.

Daily

Laxman Jhoola (swinging bridge)- Laxman Jhoola is a suspension bridge spanning the Ganga. 

One should be careful, as the bridge tends to swing a little when the wind is strong and it has lots of people on it.