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About Rishikesh
Rishikesh, also called "City
of Saints" is a paradise here on earth; it is a city of
sacrifice, surrender, and self-realization for
all spiritual seekers and aspirants of True
Wisdom. From time immemorial, this sacred place has been a source of inspiration for
students of all disciplines; Rishikesh shines as a city of
knowledge and enlightenment. It is said that
the Great Raibhya Rishi did severe penance to please God, who appeared as "Hrishikesh", hence the name "Rishikesh".
A place of scenic beauty, Rishikesh
is located in the northern state of Uttaranchal
and is also the "Gateway to the
Himalayas", surrounded by the foothills of this
almighty mountain range. The perennial, healing "Ma Ganga",
Ganga River intersects the city; this is one of
India's holiest rivers.
Blessed by such wonders, Rishikesh has become a
haven for Yoga and Meditation practitioners from all over the world, and reigns supreme for
spiritual sadhana, and the development of
spiritual consciousness.
The campus of OIMT is
conveniently situated; ancient temples and
ashrams are all easily accessible. The spiritual
vibrations and scholarly atmosphere of Rishikesh
make it a natural choice for educational
institutions, in particular, Omkarananda
Institute of Management and Technology.
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| General Info. |
| Area: |
11.20 sq.km. |
| Altitude: |
356 meters |
| Temperature (deg C) |
| Summer: |
Max.44.4, Min.29 |
| Winter: |
Max.18.2, Min.1.0 |
| Languages Spoken: |
| Garhwali, Hindi, Punjabi, English |
| Connectivity |
Air : The nearest airport is Jolly Grant (Dehradun) about 15 kms from Rishikesh |
Rail : Rishikesh is well connected by rail via Haridwar (about 24 kms), to Dehradun, Delhi, Lucknow, Varanasi, Agra, Howrah, Mumbai, and other important cities. |
Road: By road Rishikesh to Haridwar 24 kms, Delhi 230 kms, Dehradun 47 kms, Mussoorie 77 kms, Badrinath 301 kms, Kedarnath 228 kms, Srinagar 105 kms, Joshimath ( Valley of Flowers ) 252 kms. |
Bus Services: Rishikesh is connected by bus with Agra, Chandigarh, Delhi, Dehradun etc. |
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