Rishikesh, situated in the lap of Uttarakhand, is a very beautiful religious place. The calm ancient ghats here, the holy river Ganga flowing along the banks, and the boats plying in the river make the day of the people. Rishikesh is also known as the capital of yoga and has been witnessing a distinct influx of tourists ever since the practice of yoga started here. As beautiful as Rishikesh is, its surroundings are equally beautiful.

Although one day is enough to visit this place, if you want to spend your weekend well, then include these 5 nearby hill stations in your list. This place has become the first choice of people in summer.

Rishikesh to Lansdowne
Situated at an altitude of 1700 meters in the Pauri district of Uttarakhand, Lansdowne is surrounded by luxuriant oak trees. Before the change of name to Lansdowne, Lansdowne was known as 'Kalsunda'. Lansdowne Whether you visit in summer or winter, this place is always worth visiting. There are Jwalpadevi and Durgadevi temples as well as national parks nearby where you can easily go on jungle safaris. Sometimes animals like tigers, sambar, barking deer, hog deer, and porcupines can be easily spotted here. The distance from Lansdowne to Rishikesh is about 3 to 4 hours.

Also, visit Ranikhet
It is a small and beautiful hill station located near Dehradun in Uttarakhand. Summer is a different fun to visit here, being offbeat, there is a lot of peace here. This place is perfect for a family outing or a weekend getaway with friends. Chaubatia Bagh, Rani Jhil, Sunset Point, and Kumaon Regimental Center Museum can be seen. The distance from Rishikesh to Ranikhet is about 7 hours.

walk around
Gumkhal is a small village near Lansdowne and Kotdwar. The area is surrounded by beautiful green dense forests. There are many places in Gumkhal from where you can enjoy the beautiful views of sunrise and sunset. The place has become very popular in recent years, renowned as an offbeat destination, and this hill station is good for sightseeing near Rishikesh. People from Delhi come here a lot on holidays. The distance from Rishikesh to Gumkhal is 3 to 4 hours.

Rishikesh to Chopta travel
Chopta is a beautiful village, which is also known as Switzerland of Uttarakhand. Chopta is a place famous for its temples, mountains, and snow-capped mountains. Chopta is also very popular among adventure lovers, here they can go skiing. Places like Tungnath Temple, Deoria Lake, Omkareshwar Temple, and Karnik Swami Temple are some of the famous attractions of Chopta. The distance from Rishikesh to Chopta is about 5 hours.

Kanatal to Rishikesh
If you live near Delhi, Chamba, Mussoorie or even Rishikesh, you must be aware of a place called 'Kanatal'. It is a place where travelers can sit peacefully amidst the Himalayas for a few days. You can enjoy the breathtaking valleys all around. 'Kanatal' is also associated with the historical story of Lord Shiva and Sati. You will find this story in the ancient 'Surkanda Devi Temple'. The beautiful Tehri Lake is a must-visit in 'Kanatal'. Places like Eco-Park and Kodia Forest are places where you can enjoy nature and spot some animals like wild boar. The distance from Rishikesh to Kanatal is about two and a half hours.
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