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City in Uttarakhand, India

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Rishikesh: City in Uttarakhand, India
Rishikesh, also spelt as Hrishikesh, is a city near Dehradun in the Indian state Uttarakhand. The northern part of Rishikesh is in the Dehradun district while the southern part is in the Tehri Garhwal district. It is situated on the right bank of the Ganges River and is a pilgrimage town for Hindus, with ancient sages and saints meditating there in search of higher knowledge. There are numerous temples and ashrams built along the banks of the river.

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Survey for metro rail project connecting Doon, Haridwar and Rishikesh to start soon

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Drones to survey corridor of proposed Haridwar -Rishikesh-Dehradun PRT

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Martyred Armyman was to wed in March

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IRCTC tour package: Explore Haridwar, Rishikesh, Amritsar, Vaishno Devi and Mathura on one journey, check details

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The Union health ministry on Saturday said cashless treatment will now be available to all CGHS beneficiaries at AIIMS hospitals in Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Patna, Jodhpur, Raipur and Rishikesh.
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Delhi to Rishikesh in 3 hours, Dehradun in 2.5 hours: Know Delhi-Dehradun Expressway route, opening date

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1.3 landslides per km on 247-km Rishikesh to Joshimath road: Study

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