Nainital to Rishikesh Cab
About Rishikesh
Nainital to Rishikesh distnce : 263 km
Estimated travel time : 6 hours
Nainital 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 Nainital to Rishikesh is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Nainital to Rishikesh by car is well connected through NH734 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Nainital to Rishikesh distance is 263 Km and is 6 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Kashipur - Drona Sagar lake, Moteshwar mahadev, Girital lake, Giri Sarovar temple, Govishan Dronacharya palace
Kotdwar - Gateway to Garhwal
Bijnor - Ganges Canal, Khoh River
Najibabad - Sultana Fort, Dargahe Aaliya, Najaf-E-Hind Jogipura etc
Mirjapur - Bhairav temple, Khajuri dam, Maa Vindhyavaasini Mandir
Haridwar - Temples, Mansa Devi, holy Ganga river
Shivpuri - White water rafting in Ganges
Ramnagar - Jim Corbett National Park
Tourist Attractions
Adventure sports in Rishikesh Lakshman Jhula Neelkanth Mahadev Temple Geeta Bhawan Triveni Ghat Rafting Kuari Pass Kaudiyala Bharat Mandir Bungee Jumping Piran Kaliyar Sharif Jadh Ganga Trek Camping Kunjapuri Devi temple Byasi Tera Manzil Temple Ganga Aarti Raghunath Temple Swami Dayanand Ashram The Beatles Ashram Parmarth Niketan Ashram Shivpuri Ram Jhula Neer Garh Waterfall Yoga Centre Swarg Ashram Rishi Kund Jumpin Heights Spa Cooking Classes Vashishta Gufa Muni ki Reti Andhra Ashram Anand Prakash Ashram Madhuban Ashram Himalayan Yog Ashram Nirmal Ashram Osho Active Meditation Phool Chatti Ashram Sadhaka Grama Ashram