Call it ‘Gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas’ or ‘Yoga Capital of the world’, Rishikesh is one of the most-visited cities located in the foothills of Himalayas in Uttarakhand. The city has a distinction of being the most tranquil city of the state with river Ganga flowing through it. However, those who love adventure are also taken care of as the city offers a plethora of adventurous activities and has other places where you can enjoy nature undisturbed.
Delegates can explore several places post their events. The places of interest include: Laxman Jhula, Neelkanth Mahadev Mandir, The Beatles Ashram, Swarg Ashram, Parmarth Niketan, Shivepuri, etc.
Rishikesh enjoys sound connectivity with other cities both within its own state and outside by air, rail and road. The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport located at a distance of 21 kilometres. You can hire a cab at the airport for your onward journey to the city. Rishikesh has its own railway station that connects it with other cities of the country. The city has motorable roads eligible for both buses and taxis. Buses to Rishikesh are available from Delhi, which is about 252 kilometres away.