"โRiver Rafting in Rishikesh is one of the most thrilling water based adventure sports that gives you an up close splatter of untamed nature in a world where the royal river is what you are up adjacent to. Aboard a raft, when the water wave hits your face for the first time; you be familiar with that it will take a little more than a few ounces of bravery to tame the river beast and indeed this duel next to mother nature will enrich your life forever, even if tried only once in a life timeโ "
- uttarakhand adventur,
Jalandhar to
Rishikesh Cab
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Rishikesh
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Jalandhar to Rishikesh Cab
About Rishikesh
Jalandhar to Rishikesh distnce : 365 km
Estimated travel time : 8 hours
Jalandhar 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 Jalandhar to Rishikesh is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Jalandhar to Rishikesh by car is well connected through NH44 and is very convenient and comfortable drive with many stopover in between like Haridwar and Saharanpur. Jalandhar to Rishikesh distance is 365 Km and is 8 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route are : Kapurthala - Archaeological Museum, Mosque, Jagjit Palace, Gurudwara
Phagwara - - Gurudwara, Temples, theme park
Phillaur - - Fort
Tiger Safari, Bhattian
Ludhiana - - Manufacturing Hub
Deer Park, Neelon
Rara Sahib
Khanna - - Sarai Lashkari Khan, Fatehgarh Sahib, Gurudwara Manji Sahib Kotan
Fatehgarh Sahib
Mandi Gobindgarh - - Steel City of Punjab / Loha Mandi
Samrala
Ambala - - Ambala City and Ambala Cantt. Badshahi Bagh Gurudwara, Bhawani Amba Temple, Muslim shrines of Lakhi Shah and Taqwal Shah
Yamunanagar
Saharanpur - - wood carving, furniture market
Roorkee - - IIT
Haridwar - - Temples, Mansa Devi, Holy Ganga river
Dehradun - - popular hill station
Devprayag - - confluence of rivers Alaknanda and Bhagirathi
Tourist Attractions
Trivani Ghat
Parmarth Niketan Ashram
The Beatles Ashram
Shri Rama Jhula
River Rafting
Sivananda Ashram, The Divine Life Society
Rishikund
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's Ashram "Shankaracharya Nagar" (Rishikesh)
River zip lining
Rishikesh Valley
Ganga Aarti
Waterfalls Hikes
Cliff Jumping
The Beatles Ashram
Kaudiyala (Rock Climbing Destination )
Shivpuri
Bungee Jumping
The Jadh Ganga Trek
Kuari Pass
Neer Garh Waterfall
Bharat Mandir
Muni ki Reti
Geeta Bhawan
Piran Kaliyar Sharif
Omkarananda Ashram
Trimbakeshwar Temple or Tera Manzil Temple
Raghunath Temple
Kunjapuri Devi Temple
Parmarth Niketan
Phool Chatti Ashram
Vashishta Gufa
Virbhadra Temple
Patna Waterfall
Garud Chatti Waterfalls
Rappelling and Rock Climbing
Himshila Waterfall
Phool Chatti Waterfalls