Address
Lakshman Jhula, beside Chatsang Cafe, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249302.
About goSTOPS Rishikesh Lakshman Jhula
Located at the banks of river Ganga, Rishikesh is an amalgamation of spirituality, tourism and adventure. A hub for several activities, it is popularly known as the ‘Yoga Capital of the World and is a gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas. If relaxing your soul and body through Yoga, white water rafting, adventure sports and taking a holy dip in Ganga is all you want, then Rishikesh is the place for you.
Ways To Reach: Modes Of Transportation
You can reach Rishikesh by airplane, train or simply taking a road trip and driving up there. Rishikesh is not directly connected to any airport or railway station, however you can reach there by traveling to neighboring airports and railway stations.
By Air
The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun which is 33 km from goSTOPS Rishikesh (Lakshman Jhula). A cab from the airport will cost 1500 INR. You may also walk up to the main road (900 meters away) and can catch an intercity bus (Dehradun-Rishikesh route) from the highway.
By
Train
The nearest railway stations are Haridwar and Dehradun. While Dehradun is 55 km from goSTOPS, Haridwar is 35 km away from it and a taxi costs INR 1500 and INR 1200-1700 respectively. You may also take a bus from the railway stations. Check out the 'bus section' for the same.
By Bus
Regular buses ply to and fro Rishikesh from major cities including Delhi, Roorkee, Haridwar and Dehradun.
Dehradun ISBT: A bus takes 1.5 hours for the 55 km journey
Dehradun railway station: The bus stand is around 8 km from here. You may hop on a bus to Rishikesh which takes around 2 hours for the 62 km journey.
Haridwar: There is a bus stand 140 metres away. Board a bus to Rishikesh which takes around 1 hour for the 35 km journey.
The buses could take you to 2 deboarding points: Rishikesh bus stand (recommended), Nepali Farm (not advisable during night travel)
Rishikesh bus stand: It is 5 km from goSTOPS (Lakshman Jhula) and a reserved auto takes INR 200-300 while a sharing takes INR 50-60 till Lakshman Chowk. From there, you may take a ferry till Freedom Ghat (150 metres from hostel) for around INR 50.
From Nepali Farm: It is 19 km from Rishikesh bus stand. A sharing auto takes INR 150 while a reserved one takes INR 500-600. You may also take a reserved auto directly to the hostel which will cost INR 600-700.
If coming via personal vehicle, you might need to take the longer route from Rishikesh bus stand and the nearest landmarks are Freedom Cafe, Little Buddha cafe. Feel free to use this location for navigation.
Disclaimers and important info
- The private bus services operate till late night but the local bus service is not functional from 8 pm till 5 am. You may contact us on +91-7428882828 in case of any issue.
- The final 100 m journey is a steep climb which might require extra efforts to reach the property. You may call the bellboy for carrying your luggage.
