Tourist Attractions Around Rishikesh

Narendra Nagar (15 kms) : Situated at a distance of 15 kms from Rishikesh on the Rishikesh-Chamba road, Narendra Nagar is a historical town.

Kunjapuri : Located close to Narendra Nagar at an altitude of 7,000 ft, Kunjapuri is covered with dense forests. Reach this place and get a wonderful view of the lofty peaks and verdant valleys.

Valley of Flowers : 16 kms away from Govindghat, off the Rishikesh-Badrinath road, the Valley of Flowers is known for housing a number of exotic floral and faunal species

Chila (20 kms) : Just 20 kms from Rishikesh, Chila is a wonderful place to visit. Declared as a sanctuary by the government, Chila is covered with lush dense forest and offers a soothing tranquil environment.

Haridwar (25 kms) : Set on the foothills of Shivalik range, Haridwar is the gateway to Chardham (four pilgrimages - Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath) in the Uttarakhand region. Popular as being the place that has been blessed by the trinity of Lord Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma, Haridwar is also one of the major Shaktipeeths of the country

Dehradun (42 kms) : 42 kms away from Rishikesh, Dehradun is a worth visiting place. Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, Dehradun has always been an important centre for Garhwal region. Dehradun is home to a number of tourist attractions like Tapkeshwar Temple, Sahastradhara, Dakpathar, Laxman Sidh, Asan Barrage etc.

Mussoorie (77 kms) : Fondly referred to as the 'Queen of Hill Stations', Mussoorie is a must visit destination from Rishikesh. A fascinating hill resort, Mussoorie provides a spectacular view of the snow covered Himalayan ranges to the north-east and the picturesque Doon Valley

Auli : If you wish to indulge yourself in some adventure, then visit the town of Auli. Known as the well-established sports circuit of Uttaranchal, Auli offers excellent opportunities for adventure sports like Skiing, Snow-Boarding etc.