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<p><img class="img-thumbnail img-rtalign" src="{{media url="wysiwyg/Shri_Ganga_Pharmacy/images/swarg-ashram-new.jpg"}}" alt="Swarg Ashram Rishikesh" width="450" height="350" />The Pharmacy is situated in the <b>Swarg Ashram area of Rishikesh</b>, which is traditionally associated with scholarly works and great Ayurvedic healers, teachers of Yoga, and Meditation.</p>
<p>Rishikesh is one of India's holiest towns, based on the banks of the sacred Ganga in the foothills of Garhwal and is considered the ' Gateway to the Himalayas'. It is also the starting point for the pilgrimages to the four dhams of Uttarakhand - Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri.<br /> <br />It has been the centre of spiritual learning, the chosen venue for the practice of the most esoteric of Hindu religious practices from before recorded history. It has numerous temples and ashrams where religious training is imparted to acolytes and laity, alike. Meditation here is believed to lead one to salvation.<br /> <br />Rishikesh is also known as gateway to the Char Dham. Char Dham is four popular holy temples on the hills (Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri) Thousands of people attracted every year to Rishikesh for spiritual relief, peace, learn yoga, adventure and to take a dip for salvation. The famous among them were Beatles, Kate Winslet and many more others celebrities. It is believed that by meditation in Rishikesh one can get "Moksha" (liberation from the cycle of death and rebirth) as well as holy dip in the river Ganges.</p>
<h2>How to Reach Rishikesh</h2>
<p><strong>Rishikesh By Bus</strong> : Rishikesh by road is well connected by road to other Indian cities. Rishikesh is just 245 kms far from New Delhi by road. Haridwar to Rishikesh distance is just 30 kms. Dehradun is 50 kms far from here. You can get Govt Buses for Rishikesh from New Delhi, Haridwar and Dehradun. New Delhi to Rishikesh bus takes normally 07 to 08 hour to reach here. Rishikesh to Haridwar is just 45 minuts journey.<br /> <br /><strong>Rishikesh By Air</strong> : Dehradun Jollygrant airport is nearest airport for come by Air Rishikesh which is just 25 kms far from here. There are daily flights from New Delhi to Dehradun. There is also Air India flight from Lucknow on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Air India, Jet Konnect &amp; Spice Jet are major airlines which have daily flights from Delhi to Dehradun.<br /> <br /><strong>Rishikesh By Train</strong> : Rishikesh has Railway connectivity with limited trains. Haridwar Railway station is very close (35 kms far) so its best option to reach Rishikesh by train. Shatabdi Express (Train Number 12017), A/C Special (Train Number 12205) &amp; Mussoorie Express (Train Number 14041) are one of the best options to reach Haridwar from New Delhi. Haridwar to Rishikesh you can hire taxi or you can hire auto rickshaw.</p>
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