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Rishikesh is a great pilgrimage center of India, attracting a large number
of pilgrims. It is situated on
the Right Bank of river Ganga and is
surrounded on three sides by Himalayan ranges. Rishikesh has an area of 11.20 sq. km. It
is situated at an altitude of 356 Mts. The Yoga centers of Rishikesh have enhanced the
significance of the place, home and foreign tourists from all over the world visit this
place to have lessons in Yoga and meditation.
Kaudiyala
Kaudiyala is located on
the Rishikesh-Badrinath road at a distance of 36 kms. is situated at an altitude of 389
Mts. Here, the mighty waters of Ganga are ideal for white water rafting. Many river
rafting courses are conducted at Kaudiyala. Kaudiyala is surrounded by dense forest. there
is a great opportunity to view wildlife in its natural habitat. Nature walks along the
river are a real treat, as you can see majestic wildlife. At Kaudiyala the river rafting
courses are conducted throughout the year.
nearest railhead is
Rishikesh. Buses and taxis are available from Rishikesh to Kaudiyal 37 kms.
80 kms from Dehraadun and 61 kms. from Haridwar.
 Summer |
Max. 41oC |
Min. 35oC |
| Winter |
Max. 30oC |
Min. 10oC |
| Clothing |
| Winter |
Woollens |
| Summer |
Cottons |
| Rafting Season |
October to December February to June |
| Air |
Nearest airport is Jolly Grant which is 18
km. from Rishikesh on the way to Dehra Dun. |
| Rail |
Rishikesh is connected by rail with
Haridwar, Delhi, Mumbai, Howrah, Lucknow and Agra. |
| Road |
Rishikesh is connected by road with most
places of North India. |
 Govt. Accommodation-Kaudiyala |
Tourist Rest House "Rishilok" The ManagerMuni-ki-Reti.
Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Ltd.Phone:
+91-1364-2433002, 2430373 |
Academy of Meditation, Shankaracharya Nagar ( +91-1364-
2430121).
(It is fully furnished with running hot and cold water with other
facilities as in western style hotels.) |
P.W.D. Insp. House XEN, P.W.D., Dehradun
(4-suites attached baths, fully furnished) |
Forest Rest House, Muni-ki-Reti D.F.O.,
Forest, Dehradun. |
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