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  • 01Almora, Uttarakhand

    Almora - For A Blissful Time Out

    Almora, perched on a horse saddle-shaped ridge is a popular hill station of the Kumaon region. The 5 km long ridge is located between the river Suyal and the river Kosi. The......

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    Distance from Rishikesh
    • 312 km - 4 Hrs, 45 min
    Best Time to Visit Almora
    • Apr-Jul
  • 02Ambala, Haryana

    Ambala – Famous Twin City Of Haryana

    Ambala is a small city and a municipal corporation located in the Ambala District of Haryana. The city can be further divided politically and geographically as Ambala City and......

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    Distance from Rishikesh
    • 178 Km - 3 Hrs, 38 mins
    Best Time to Visit Ambala
    • Oct-Nov
  • 03Bhimtal, Uttarakhand

    Bhimtal - Of Serene Streams And Sacred Shrines

    Bhimtal is a town situated at an altitude of 1370 m above sea level, in the Nainital District of Uttarakhand. According to historical records, the town was ruled by the British......

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    Distance from Rishikesh
    • 263 km - 4 Hrs, 10 min
    Best Time to Visit Bhimtal
    • Mar-May
  • 04Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh

    Bulandshahr - Scenic Villages Of Bulandshahr

    Bulandshahr is a city in the Bulandshahr district of Uttar Pradesh and is also its administrative headquarters. The region traces its roots to the Mahabharata period. Several......

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    Distance from Rishikesh
    • 231 Km - 4 Hrs, 0 mins
    Best Time to Visit Bulandshahr
    • Nov-Apr
  • 05Chamba, Uttarakhand

    Chamba - An Unexplored Paradise

    Chamba is a beautiful hill station located in the Tehri Garhwal District of Uttarakhand. The destination is situated at a height of 1524 m above sea level. The place is popular......

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    Distance from Rishikesh
    • 63.1 km - 1 Hr, 5 min
    Best Time to Visit Chamba
    • Mar-June, Sept-Dec
  • 06Champawat, Uttarakhand

    Champawat - To Communicate With The Divine

    Champawat is a popular tourist destination, perched at an elevation of 1615 m above sea level. It was formed as a separate district in 1997 and is famous for various temples and......

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    Distance from Rishikesh
    • 366 km - 5 Hrs, 35 min
    Best Time to Visit Champawat
    • Apr-Jun
  • 07Chandigarh, Chandigarh

    Chandigarh - The First Planned City Of India 

    Situated near the Shivalik foothills in northwest India, the Union Territory of Chandigarh is the capital of two Indian cities namely, Punjab and Haryana. Its name is derived......

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    Distance from Rishikesh
    • 207 Km - 4 Hrs, 15 mins
    Best Time to Visit Chandigarh
    • Sept-Mar
  • 08Chaukori, Uttarakhand

    Chaukori - The Sanctum Of Sacred Shrines

    Chaukori is a beautiful hill station, perched at an altitude of 2010 m above sea level in the Pithoragarh District of Uttarakhand. Situated among the mountain ranges of the......

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    Distance from Rishikesh
    • 328 km - 4 Hrs, 55 min
    Best Time to Visit Chaukori
    • Mar-June, Sep-Nov
  • 09Delhi, Delhi

    Delhi - The Bull's Eye of India

    While traveling to and touring India is an experience in itself, landing in the country's capital – the delightful Delhi for tourism and exploring it could prove to be an......

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    Distance from Rishikesh
    • 237 Km - 4 Hrs, 40 mins
    Best Time to Visit Delhi
    • Oct-Mar
  • 10Devprayag, Uttarakhand

    Devprayag - Where the Divine Streams Convene

    Devprayag is a popular religious town, situated at a height of 2723 ft in the Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. The word Devprayag in Sanskrit means the ‘Holy......

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    Distance from Rishikesh
    • 73.9 km - 1 Hr, 5 min
    Best Time to Visit Devprayag
    • Jan-Dec
  • 11Dhanaulti, Uttarakhand

    Dhanaulti - To Dawdle In Leisure

    Dhanaulti is a picturesque hill station situated at a height of 2286 m above sea level in the Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. The place, which is known for its quiet and serene......

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    Distance from Rishikesh
    • 106 km - 1 Hr, 50 min
    Best Time to Visit Dhanaulti
    • Apr-Sept
  • 12Gangotri, Uttarakhand

    Gangotri – The Motherland Of Ganges

    Gangotri is a popular pilgrimage centre, which is located in the district of Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand. This place lies at an altitude of 3750 m above sea level in the Himalayan......

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    Distance from Rishikesh
    • 232 km - 3 Hrs, 40 min
    Best Time to Visit Gangotri
    • Apr-Jun
  • 13Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh

    Ghaziabad - India's Leading Shopping Destination

    Sharing its border with Delhi, Ghaziabad is the gateway to the state of Uttar Pradesh. This planned industrial city gets its name from its founder, Ghazi-ud-din, the son of a......

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    Distance from Rishikesh
    • 206 Km - 3 Hrs, 44 mins
    Best Time to Visit Ghaziabad
    • Nov-Apr
  • 14Gomukh, Uttarakhand

    Gomukh – To Trek The Trail

    Gomukh is a beautiful place which marks the end of the Gangotri Glacier. It is located in the Uttarkashi District of Uttarakhand. This place is situated near the Shivling Peak,......

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    Distance from Rishikesh
    • 250 km - 3 Hrs, 55 min
    Best Time to Visit Gomukh
    • Apr-Jun
  • 15Haridwar, Uttarakhand

    Haridwar - the Ancient temple city of Uttarakhand/ 2023

    A profoundly religious city on the banks of River Ganga- Haridwar is regarded as the Ancient temple city of Uttarakhand. Haridwar (or Hardwar), literally meaning “the......

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    Distance from Rishikesh
    • 19.9 km - 20 min
    Best Time to Visit Haridwar
    • Oct - Mar
  • 16Harsil, Uttarakhand

    Harsil – A Tranquil Interland

    Harsil is a small village located in the state of Uttarakhand, at a height of 2620 m above sea level. It is located on the banks of the river, Bhagirathi, around 72 km away from......

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    Distance from Rishikesh
    • 209 km - 3 Hrs, 20 min
    Best Time to Visit Harsil
    • Sept - Nov
  • 17Jagadhri, Haryana

    Jagadhri - City Of Temples

    As a part of the twin towns of the Yamuna Nagar District of Haryana State, Jagadhri is a town and also a municipal council. This town is the older part of the twin towns. This......

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    Distance from Rishikesh
    • 121 Km - 2 Hrs, 32 mins
    Best Time to Visit Jagadhri
    • Oct-Mar
  • 18Jageshwar, Uttarakhand

    Jageshwar - Abode Of The Almighty

    Jageshwar is a popular religious town situated in the district of Almora, Uttarakhand at an elevation of 1870 m above sea level. According to history, this place once served as......

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    Distance from Rishikesh
    • 343 km - �5 Hrs, 20 min
    Best Time to Visit Jageshwar
    • Apr-Jun
  • 19Joshimath, Uttarakhand

    Joshimath - For The Religiously Devout

    Joshimath is a holy town located in the Chamoli District of Uttarakhand. Perched at an elevation of 6000 ft above sea level, this place is surrounded by snow-capped Himalayan......

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    Distance from Rishikesh
    • 250 km - 3 Hrs, 45 min
    Best Time to Visit Joshimath
    • Apr-June
  • 20Kalsi, Uttarakhand

    Kalsi – A Beauteous Hamlet

    Kalsi is a beautiful tourist destination perched at an altitude of 780 m above sea level in Dehradun district of Uttarakhand. This place, which serves as the gateway to......

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    Distance from Rishikesh
    • 89.6 km - 1 Hr, 25 min
    Best Time to Visit Kalsi
    • Apr-Aug
  • 21Karnal, Haryana

    Karnal – To The Birthplace Of Karna

    Karnal is a city and the district headquarters of the Karnal district in Haryana. The city and the district are famous for their tourist monuments and attractions. The city is......

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    Distance from Rishikesh
    • 182 Km - 3 Hrs, 26 mins
    Best Time to Visit Karnal
    • Nov-Apr
  • 22Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh

    Kasauli - Stunning mountain resort town/ 2023

    Kasauli is a popular hill station and a prominent tourist destination located in the district of Solan in the state of Himachal Pradesh. Situated at an elevation of around 1800......

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    Distance from Rishikesh
    • 850 Km - 14 Hrs 50 mins
    Best Time to Visit Kasauli
    • Jan-Dec
  • 23Kathgodam, Uttarakhand

    Kathgodam - To Repose And Enliven The Souls

    Kathgodam, the ‘Gateway of Kumaon Hills’ is located on the banks of the river Gaula in the Nainital District of Uttarakhand. The region is perched at an elevation of......

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    Distance from Rishikesh
    • 246 km - 3 Hrs, 50 min
    Best Time to Visit Kathgodam
    • Oct-Nov
  • 24Kausani, Uttarakhand

    Kausani - Of Captive Vistas

    Kausani is a picturesque hill town situated in the state of Uttarakhand at an elevation of around 6075 ft above sea level. Along with the mighty Himalayas, mountains such as the......

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    Distance from Rishikesh
    • 279 km - 4 Hrs, 15 min
    Best Time to Visit Kausani
    • Apr-June, Sept-Nov
  • 25Kedarnath, Uttarakhand

    Kedarnath – Devotees Paradise/ 2023

    Kedarnath is situated in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand. The place is nestled in the Garhwal Himalayas at an elevation of 3584 m above sea level. Kedarnath Temple,......

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    Distance from Rishikesh
    • 222 km - 3 Hrs, 20 min
    Best Time to Visit Kedarnath
    • May-Oct
  • 26Kufri, Himachal Pradesh

    Kufri - The Hidden Gem Of Shimla/ 2023

    Kufri, located at an altitude of 2743 m, is a famous hill station and a small town at a distance of around 20 km from Shimla. This place got its name from the word......

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    Distance from Rishikesh
    • 229 Km - 4 Hrs 23 mins
    Best Time to Visit Kufri
    • Mar-Nov
  • 27Kurukshetra, Haryana

    Kurukshetra - The Land Of Warriors

    Literally translated, Kurukshetra means the field of righteousness. Kurukshetra tourism is laden with history and mythology. It was here in Kurukshetra that the historic battle......

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    Distance from Rishikesh
    • 161 Km - 3 Hrs, 9 mins
    Best Time to Visit Kurukshetra
    • Sept-Apr
  • 28Lansdowne, Uttarakhand

    Lansdowne – A Revitalizing Getaway

    Lansdowne is a cantonment town located in the Pauri district of Uttarakhand. It is a beautiful hill station nestled at an elevation of 1706 m above sea level. In the local......

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    Distance from Rishikesh
    • 117 km - 1 Hr, 50 min
    Best Time to Visit Lansdowne
    • Mar-Oct
  • 29Meerut, Uttar Pradesh

    Meerut - Sports Goods Centre Of India

    The city of Meerut in Uttar Pradesh is the 63rd fastest growing urban areas in the world and the 14th fastest developing city in India. The city is also one of the major army......

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    Distance from Rishikesh
    • 160 Km - 2 Hrs, 57 mins
    Best Time to Visit Meerut
    • Nov-Feb
  • 30Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh

    Moradabad - In The Brass Heart Of India

    Moradabad is a city in the district of the same name in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It traces its roots to 1600 when it was established by the son of King Shah Jahan, Prince......

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    Distance from Rishikesh
    • 172 Km - 3 Hrs, 9 mins
    Best Time to Visit Moradabad
    • Nov-Apr
  • 31Mori, Uttarakhand

    Mori – For The Adventurous To Venture

    Mori is a village located in the Uttarkashi District of Uttarakhand. This popular tourist destination is nestled at an elevation of 3700 ft above sea level. The place is......

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    Distance from Rishikesh
    • 206 km - 3 Hrs, 15 min
    Best Time to Visit Mori
    • Apr-June, Sept-Nov
  • 32Mukteshwar, Uttarakhand

    Mukteshwar - A Dazzler To Behold

    Mukteshwar is one of the most beautiful hill stations located in the Nainital District of the Kumaon Division, Uttarakhand. It is perched at an elevation of 2286 m above sea......

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    Distance from Rishikesh
    • 296 km - 4 Hrs, 40 min
    Best Time to Visit Mukteshwar
    • Mar-June, Oct-Nov
  • 33Mussoorie, Uttarakhand

    Mussoorie - Gateway to the Religious Centers of Yamunotri and Gangotri/ 2023

    Mussoorie, popularly known as the ‘Queen of Hills’, is a well-known hill station situated in the Dehradun District of Uttarakhand. It is located at an elevation of......

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    Distance from Rishikesh
    • 74.0 km - 1 Hr, 10 min
    Best Time to Visit Mussoorie
    • Apr-Jun,Sept-Nov
  • 34Nainital, Uttarakhand

    Nainital – Home to Mystique Mounds/ 2023

    Nainital, also known as the 'Lake District of India', is the best summer destination and famous city located in the Nainital district,  Uttarakhand. It is......

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    Distance from Rishikesh
    • 237 km - 3 Hrs, 45 min
    Best Time to Visit Nainital
    • Mar-May
  • 35Noida, Uttar Pradesh

    Noida - The IT Powerhouse Of India

    Noida is actually an acronym for New Okhla Industrial Development Authority and is managed by the authority with the same name. It came into being on 17 April 1976 and every......

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    Distance from Rishikesh
    • 228 Km - 4 Hrs, 16 mins
    Best Time to Visit Noida
    • Sept-Apr
  • 36Panchkula, Haryana

    Panchkula – Land Of  Five Irrigation Canals

    Punchkula is one of the planned cities of India and a satellite city of Chandigarh. One of the five census towns of Panchkula district, Panchkula shares its border with Mohali......

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    Distance from Rishikesh
    • 197 Km - 3 Hrs, 55 mins
    Best Time to Visit Panchkula
    • Oct-Nov
  • 37Panipat, Haryana

    Panipat - The Handloom City of India

    Panipat is a well-known tourist destination in Haryana. Three historic battles were fought here which changed the course of the history of India. The city and district, also by......

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    Distance from Rishikesh
    • 175 Km - 3 Hrs, 25 mins
    Best Time to Visit Panipat
    • Oct-Jan
  • 38Patiala, Punjab

    Patiala - Home Of Hindustani Classical Music

    Patiala is the third largest city in south-east Punjab and is located at an elevation of 250 m above sea level. The city, built by Sardar Lakhna and Baba Ala Singh, was......

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    Distance from Rishikesh
    • 227 km - 4 hours 29 mins
    Best Time to Visit Patiala
    • Oct-Mar
  • 39Pauri, Uttarakhand

    Pauri – For A Devotional Expedition

    Pauri is a scenic tourist destination located at an altitude of 1650 m above sea level. This place serves as the district headquarters of the Pauri Garhwal district in......

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    Distance from Rishikesh
    • 116 km - 1 Hr, 50 min
    Best Time to Visit Pauri
    • Mar-June, Sep-Dec
  • 40Ramgarh, Uttarakhand

    Ramgarh – To Angle, Hike And Venture!

    Ramgarh is a beautiful hill station situated in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand. The place is divided into two parts – the one located on an elevation, which is known......

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    Distance from Rishikesh
    • 279 km - 4 Hrs, 20 min
    Best Time to Visit Ramgarh
    • Nov - May
  • 41Ranikhet, Uttarakhand

    Ranikhet – For A Cool Summer Retreat

    Ranikhet, widely known as the ‘Queen's Meadow’, is a scenic hill station of the Almora District. According to a folklore, Padmini, the beautiful queen of Kumaon......

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    Distance from Rishikesh
    • 280 km - 4 Hrs, 30 min
    Best Time to Visit Ranikhet
    • March - Oct
  • 42Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand

    Rudraprayag - For The Piously Inclined

    Rudraprayag is a small town of Uttarakhand and derives its name from the word Rudra, an incarnation of the Hindu deity, Lord Shiva. According to Hindu mythology, Saint Narad......

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    Distance from Rishikesh
    • 141 km - 2 Hrs, 5 min
    Best Time to Visit Rudraprayag
    • Mar-Jun
  • 43Sattal, Uttarakhand

    Sattal – To Dare And Explore

    Sattal is an attractive tourist destination in the lower range of the Himalayas and is perched at an elevation of 1370 m above sea level. This site offers an opportunity to see......

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    Distance from Rishikesh
    • 268 km - 4 Hrs, 10 min
    Best Time to Visit Sattal
    • Sept-Nov
  • 44Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

    Shimla - The Queen Of Hill Stations

    Shimla, which does not require any identification, has been attracting tourists for many years. The former summer capital of British India and one of the most popular hill......

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    Distance from Rishikesh
    • 521 Km - 9 Hrs 12 mins
    Best Time to Visit Shimla
    • Mar-Jun
  • 45Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand

    Uttarkashi - A Sacred Realm

    Uttarkashi is a beautiful district perched at an altitude of 1158 m above sea level. This district of Uttarakhand was formed on 24th February, 1960. Himachal Pradesh and Tibet......

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    Distance from Rishikesh
    • 151 km - 2 Hrs, 30 min
    Best Time to Visit Uttarkashi
    • Apr - Sept
  • 46Yamuna Nagar, Haryana

    Yamuna Nagar – Rendezvous With Nature

    Yamuna Nagar is a clean and prosperous industrial city mainly known for its plywood units. One of the cities of Haryana, it is blessed to be located by the River Yamuna.......

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    Distance from Rishikesh
    • 118 Km - 2 Hrs, 28 mins
    Best Time to Visit Yamuna Nagar
    • Oct-Mar
  • 47Yamunotri, Uttarakhand

    Yamunotri - The Sacred Spot Where River Yamuna Originates

    Yamunotri is the origin of the holy river Yamuna and is located at an altitude of 3293 m above sea level on the Bandar Poonch Parvat. Geographically, the river Yamuna originates......

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    Distance from Rishikesh
    • 195 km - �4 Hrs, 35 min
    Best Time to Visit Yamunotri
    • Apr-Oct