Rishikesh is located at a comfortable travel distance of 258 km from Delhi. With a recent addition of a new bypass, travel by road has become that much easier. You can either hire a car, or take the morning Shatabdi Express train to Haridwar. From there Rishikesh is just 20 kms, and plenty of local cars and jeeps are available to ferry tourists and pilgrims between the two holy places.
Of Vishnu’s 1008 names, one of the most interesting ones is the one that means ‘Lord of the Senses’ – Rishikesh. So if you are looking to rejuvenate your soul and senses, this pretty town in the Himalayan foothills of Uttarakhand is your perfect destination.
Rishikesh and Hardwar (an hour away) are home to a large number of sprawling Ashrams located besides the Ganges. For many decades now, these have been the go-to places for those seeking salvation from the crimes that modern men and women commit on their senses with over-indulgence of all kinds.
If you are looking for a spot to revitalize your mind, body and soul, there are many Yoga and Ayurveda packages available here. We do offer Yoga and Meditation Tours which might interest you. Depending on your schedule, you can spend from anywhere from as little as three days to months as you let the wisdom of ancient India work its magic on your senses and soul.