About Rishikesh
Joshimath to Rishikesh distnce : 252 km
Estimated travel time : 7.6 hours
Joshimath to Rishikesh is the most popular route for both domestic as well as foreign tourists. Since, Rishikesh is located in the foothills of Himalayas, it is known as the "Gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas".
It is also crowned as "Yoga Capital of the World", since it has numerous yoga centres that attract tourists from all over the world. Rishikesh is also the adventure sports hub of India with many adventerous activities like ri ver rafting, camping, bungee jumping, and trekking. There are many religious spirits associated to Rishikesh. It is believed that Lord Rama did penance here for killing Ravana, and his younger brother, Lord Laxmana crossed the river Ganges, at a point, where the present 'Lakshman Jhula' bridge stands today. Thus, Rishikesh also attracts pilgrims from all over the world as well.
Taxi from Joshimath to Rishikesh is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Joshimath to Rishikesh by car is well connected through NH 7 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Joshimath to Rishikesh distance is 252 Km and is 7.6 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Auli - Auli Hill Station, Auli Skiing, Foot step to Auli
Jalgwar - The Agamya, Gurudwara Sahib, Garur Ganga Temple
Salaraitoli - Pine tree view point, Last point view
Chamoli - Gurudwara Sri Gobind Ghat, Gurudwara Sahib
Pilang Chatoli - Nursingh Temple, Narsingh Bhairav Temple, Shri Satyanarayan Temple
Nandprayag - Chota kedar shivalay, Nandprayag(Panch Prayag)
Karnprayag - Karnprayag Sangam, Pokhri karnaprayag bridge, Pokhari Road Tunnel, Karna Temple
Nagrasu - Gurudwara Langar Damdama Sahib, Alakhananda River, Nagasani Mata Temple
Rudraprayag - Confluence point of Alaknanda & Mandakini rivers, Nara temple, Koteshwar temple
Dang Chaura - Dhara Devi River View, Dhari Devi Temple Dang Chaura
Srinagar - Shri Yantra tapu ganga vatika, Panch Pipal, Sri Yantra Tapu Martyrs Park, Shree Kamaleshwer Mahadev Temple, Srinagar Garhwal
Devaprayag - Devaprayag view point, Alaknanda Bhagirathi Sangam, Suspension Bridges, Raghunathji Mandir
Kaudiyala - Camp Crossfire - Luxury Camping, Ganga Riverside camping, Jhair jhulapool
Shivpuri Range - Sand Beach, Beach Camp, Vashishtha Gufa Temple
Jonk - Neergarh Waterfall, Pratik Beach, Discovery Waterfall