About Rishikesh
Panipat to Rishikesh distnce : 183 km
Estimated travel time : 4.4 hours
Panipat 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 Panipat to Rishikesh is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Panipat to Rishikesh by car is well connected through NH 709AD and NH334 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Panipat to Rishikesh distance is 183 Km and is 4.4 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Kairana - Bankhandi Mandir, Mosque, Hanuman Temple, Shani Mandir, Baba Balak Nath Temple
Shamli - Barkhandi Mahadev Temple, Hanuman Tilla Temple, Shiv Temple
Nanauta - Aysha Masjid, Shiv Temple, Hanuman Temple
Deoband - Shri Radha Raman Temple, Shri Balasundri Temple, Darul Uloom, Mosque
Roorkee - Sant Shiromani Shri Guru Ravidas Mandir Dhahdhari Khwajagipur, Baba Khushi Nanth Ji Mandir
Haridwar - Ganga Ghat, Maa Chandi Devi Temple, Maya Devi Temple, Naklank Dham, Gurudwara Shri Hemkunt Sahib
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