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Must do activities and must visit places in Rishikesh

Rishikesh, the Yoga Capital of India unites travelers from across the world! Located on the banks of the Holy River Ganges in Uttarakhand, lush green hills surround this Himalayan town in a divine and peaceful charm. Whether you’re seeking spirituality or a roller-coaster of adventures, Rishikesh is the perfect destination for all kinds of travelers and there are some best Resorts in Rishikesh.

Rafting in Rishikesh

River rafting is a popular activity in Rishikesh. There are different levels of rafting available in Rishikesh, ranging from easy( Grade 1 and Grade 2) to very challenging( Grade 4). Make sure to choose a level that suits your experience and fitness level. It’s also important to follow all safety instructions provided by your guide to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.

Brahampuri to NIM Beach / Ram Jhula

Stretch : 9kms
Duration : 1.5hrs to 2hrs
Major Rapids : Body Surfing and Sweet Sixteen
Charges : Rs. 600- 800 per person
Opening Time : 9 am till 5 pm

Shivpuri to NIM Beach / Ram Jhula

Stretch: 16kms
Duration: 3hrs to 3.5hrs
Major Rapids: Return to Sender, Golf Course, Roller Coaster, Double trouble etc
Charges: Rs. 1000- 1200 per person

Marine Drive to NIM Beach / Ram Jhula

Stretch: 24 kms
Duration: 4.5hrs to 5hrs
Major Rapids: Three Blind Mice, Black Money and Cross Fire
Charges: Rs. 1500- 1800 per person

Kaudiyala to NIM Beach / Ram Jhula

Stretch: 36 kms
Duration: 7hrs to 8hrs
Major Rapids: Daniel Dip and The Great Wall
Charges: Rs. 2500- 3000 per person

Open : Rishikesh river rafting open in September month and get closed between 15th to 30th June every year.

Closed : River Rafting is closed during the Monsoon season from July 2023 to August 2023.

Advance Booking Required : To secure a good river guide and raft it is advised to book in advance.

Rishikesh Sightseeing

Local Sightseeing

Triveni Ghat

Triveni Ghat – Triveni Ghat is a ghat situated in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. It is the largest and most famous ghat in Rishikesh at the banks of Ganges. Daily 100 of devotees at Triveni Ghat take ritual baths to get cleansed from their sins.

Parmarth Ashram

Parmarth Ashram – A wonderful spiritual retreat, Parmarth Niketan is located on the revered banks of Mother Ganga in the beautiful Mountains. It is the largest ashram in Rishikesh and offers a clean, pure, and religious atmosphere as well as an abundance of lovely gardens to the thousands of pilgrims that go there from all over the world. By the banks of the revered Ganges River at Swargashram is where you’ll find Parmarth Niketan.

Lakshman Jhoola

Laxman Jhula is a suspension bridge located in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India. It is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Rishikesh and is named after Lord Laxman, the younger brother of Lord Rama from the Hindu epic Ramayana. From Laxman Jhoola you get a mesmerizing view of river Ganga and a panoramic view of Rishikesh city. The bridge is 450 feet long and is situated 70 feet above the river Ganges. It is made of iron and has a pedestrian-only walkway. The Laxman Jhula connects two villages, Tapovan and Jonk, and offers stunning views of the river and the surrounding hills.

Ganga Aarti

Ganga Aarti is a Hindu ritual of worshiping the river Ganges or the Goddess Ganga. In Rishikesh, Ganga Aarti is a daily ceremony held at Triveni Ghat, Parmarth Niketan, and other ghats along the river Ganges. It is a spiritual and cultural experience that attracts devotees and tourists from all over the world. The Ganga Aarti ceremony in Rishikesh usually takes place in the evening, just after sunset. The ceremony involves the worship of the river Ganges through the medium of light. The Ganga Aarti is a beautiful and enchanting experience, with the flickering lamps and the chanting of the priests creating a peaceful and serene atmosphere.

Neelkanth Mahadev Temple

Neelkanth Mahadev Temple – The Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is actually located in the Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, India, and not in Rishikesh. To reach the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple from Rishikesh, visitors can hire a taxi or take a shared jeep from the Rishikesh Bus Stand. The temple is located around 32 km from Rishikesh, and the journey takes around 1.5 to 2 hours by road. The temple is located amidst the lush green forests of the Neelkanth Mountain Range and offers scenic views of the surrounding hills.

Bungee Jumping

Jumping heights (the jumping platform in Rishikesh) is constructed on a rocky hill and faces one of the tributaries of River Ganga i.e. Hall.

The beautiful view around the bungee platform is charismatic and surreal. Jumpers get goose bumps before they gear up for the jump. This bungee is designed by David Allardice, a driving force behind the ‘Ultimate Descents’, Nepal’s premiere rafting organization and is operated by a team of international jump masters from New Zealand. Jumpin Heights, Rishikesh, is currently India’s Highest Bungy, at a height of 83 mtrs.

Bungee Jumping In Rishikesh

Reporting Time is 9 AM and average time to complete the Bungee Jumping activity is 3 to 4 hrs.

Some requirements for Bungee Jumping:

Age: Min. 12 Years
Weight: Min. 40 kg – Max. 110 kg
Entry Ticket : RS. 100 per person
Activity Cost : Rs. 3550 per person

Flying Fox

Flying Fox is practiced on the same platform as Bungee jumping (or higher, according to requirements). You can share this experience with not one but three of your friends or family members, make sure you hold them close to your heart as you encounter a life changing view alongside them.

The volunteer candidates are well secured by a safety harness and are released from the platform. As the gravity sets them free with the wire stretching upto 7 meters above sea level and are pulled back. The experience is set at an accelerating speed of 140km/hr ensuring a mesmerizing experience.

Some requirements for Flying Fox:

Age : Min. 12 Years
Weight : Min. 20 kg – Max. 130 kg
Entry Ticket : RS. 100 per person
Activity Cost : Rs. 3000 per person (Insistence on doing Flying Fox alone would cost this)
Rs. 1800 per person (Tandem or Triple)

Rajaji National Park

Rajaji National Park has a spectacular forest landscape. Located in The Indian State of Uttarakhand. It was established in 1983 and covers an area of approximately 820 square kilometers. For hundreds of years elephants , tigers and leopards have been found in this tiger reserve. One can experience the exquisite beauty of this forest by Morning and evening day visit Rajaji National Park Rishikesh. One can go on a safari by Gypsy in Rajaji National Park, Rishikesh. Private vehicles are not allowed inside Rajaji National Park..

The entry timings are from sunrise to sunset, two times a day.

Period	Morning	Evening
15th November – 31st January	6:30 am – 10:30 am	2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
1st February – 31st March	6:30 am – 9:30 am	2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
1st April – 15th June	6:00 am – 9:00 am	3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
16th June – 14 November	Park Closed	Park Closed

Duration : 5-6 Hrs (3-4 Hrs For safari + 2 Hrs for Transfer )
Entry Tickets with Safari Charges : Rs.4000-4500 per jeep (Maximum person – 6)
Advance booking required : Yes

Resorts in Rishikesh

Pride Inn By Harmony Hotels & Resorts

Total Inventory: 18

Executive Rooms: 9

Premium Rooms: 7

Luxury Rooms: 2

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INR 2,800

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Avenue 18 Resorts

Total Inventory : 60

Deluxe Rooms: 31

Superior Room Balcony: 17

Riverside Premium Rooms: 8

Premium suite: 4

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INR 4,326

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INR 4,326

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Bliss Ganga Rishikesh

Total Inventory : 46

Executive Rooms: 23

Premium Rooms: 20

Family Rooms: 3

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INR 4,900

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Holy River Hotel

Total Inventory: 40

Deluxe Rooms: 18

Premium Rooms: 20

Family suite: 1

Grand suite: 1

5.0 / 5

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INR 6,200

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INR 6,200

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Kamay The Grand Alova

Total Inventory: 38

Deluxe Rooms: 15

Mountain View Rooms: 13

River View Rooms: 11

4.3 / 5

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INR 6,400

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INR 6,400

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Grand Shiva Rishikesh

Total Inventory: 53

Deluxe Rooms: 23

Elite Deluxe Rooms: 10

Executive Suite Rooms: 4

Luxury Cottages: 16

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INR 7,000

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Aranyam River Retreat

Total Inventory : 12

River Facing Premier Plus Rooms: 6

River Facing Premier Rooms: 6

4.5 / 5

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INR 7,100

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Namami Ganges Beach Resort

Total Inventory: 31

Semi Deluxe Rooms: 8

Executive Rooms: 8

Premium Rooms: 6

Presidential Suite: 1

Super Deluxe Rooms: 8

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INR 10,600

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Raga On The Ganges

Total Inventory: 37

Mountain View Room: 24

Ganga Cottage: 6

Ganga Vista Cottage: 1

Ganga Suite: 2

Ganga Vista Suite: 1

Premier Mountain : 3

4.3 / 5

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INR 11,500

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Divine Resort And Spa

Total Inventory: 64

Executive Rooms Ganga View: 40

Family Executive Rooms: 4

Family Executive Suite: 2

Maharaja Suite: 1

Maharani Suite: 1

Royal Rooms: 2

Executive Rooms city View: 14

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INR 13,000

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INR 13,000

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Shantam Rishikesh

Total Inventory: 15

Deluxe Rooms: 4

Deluxe Rooms With Balcony: 6

Premium Rooms: 3

Premium Cottage: 1

Luxury Cottage: 1

5.0 / 5

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INR 13,000

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Antalya Rishikesh

Total Inventory : 27

King Room With Garden View: 8

King Room With Balcony: 14

Junior Suite: 2

Execuitve Suite: 3

Presidential Suite: 1

4.5 / 5

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INR 13,800

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Modi Yoga Retreat

Total Inventory: 29

Deluxe Ganges View: 6

Wow Ganges View Suite: 19

Modi Presidential Suite: 3

Superior City View: 1

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INR 14,800

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INR 14,800

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Justa Rasa Retreat & Spa Rishikesh

Total Inventory: 28

Deluxe Rooms With Private Balcony: 16

Premium Cottage With Private Balcony: 8

Luxury Cottage With Private Balcony: 4

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INR 16,300

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INR 16,300

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Atali Ganga

Total Inventory : 22

Independent Cottages: 16

Interconnected Independent Cottages: 4

Duplex Style Independent Cottages: 2

4.5 / 5

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INR 24,700

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INR 24,700

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Anand Kashi By The Ganges

Total Inventory: 24

Superior Rooms: 4

Deluxe Rooms Ganges View: 8

Premium Rooms Ganges View: 4

Tenet suite: 2

Family room: 3

Seleqtions Ganges Suite: 03

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INR 36,000

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INR 36,000

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Roseate Ganges Rishikesh

Total Inventory : 17

Deluxe Villa: 8

Premier Villa: 4

Executive Villa: 5

4.5 / 5

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INR 44,000

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INR 44,000

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Taj Rishikesh Resort & Spa

Total Inventory: 79

Superior Rooms

Deluxe Rooms Ganges View King Bed

Junior Suite Ganges View

Premium Villa

Gangotri Villa

Luxury Pool Villa

4.5 / 5

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INR 50,500

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INR 50,500

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Camps in Rishikesh

Camp bagheera

Total Inventory : 24

Distance From River : 200 meter From Ganga River

4.7 / 5

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INR 1700/-

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INR 1700/-

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Camp Majestic - Luxury Camp in Rishikesh

Total Inventory : 20

Distance From River : 300 meters From Huel River

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INR 1700/-

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Camp Crossfire - Luxury Camping in Rishikesh

Total Inventory : 16

Distance From River : 300 meter From Ganga River

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INR 1800/-

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INR 1800/-

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Aspen Adventures Camp - Luxury Camping in Rishikesh

Total Inventory : 29

Distance From River : 300 meter From Ganga River

4.5 / 5

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INR 3000/-

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INR 3000/-

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Rishikesh, the Yoga Capital of India unites travelers from across the world! Located on the banks of the Holy River Ganges in Uttarakhand, lush green hills surround this Himalayan town in a divine and peaceful charm. Whether you’re seeking spirituality or a roller-coaster of adventures, Rishikesh is the perfect destination for all kinds of travelers.

Rishikesh is considered a Holy City. Its two prominent attractions Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula have a connection with Hindu mythology. Many people also visit Rishikesh for attaining ‘moksha’. Its spiritual and peaceful vibe attracts many foreign tourists as well who come here to learn about Hinduism, Ayurveda, and Yoga.

However, Rishikesh has lots more to offer! Known as the Adventure Capital of India, Rishikesh is also famous for adventure sports like river rafting, bungee jumping, etc. You can also explore waterfalls like Neer waterfall or go on hikes such as the sunrise trek at Kunjapuri temple. When in Rishikesh, don’t miss out on the cute riverside cafes like Beatles Cafe which are known for their hippy vibes and awesome vegetarian/vegan food.

Being situated at the foothills of the Himalayas, Rishikesh is a perfect summer retreat in the months of April – June. Winters are chilly and are also considered to be one of the best times to visit Rishikesh. It is best to avoid visiting Rishikesh during the monsoons as heavy rainfall leads to frequent landslides. All adventure activities including rafting are also shut down during this time.

To reach Rishikesh, you can take a cab/bus/vikram (local auto) from Haridwar railway station. Recently, Yog Nagari Rishikesh (YNRK) station has also started operating, so you can now book direct trains to Rishikesh. The nearest airport to Rishikesh is in Dehradun (17km) and the nearest international airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi (257km). You’ll find regular direct buses to Rishikesh from Delhi and from Dehradun (40km).

If you are planning your trip to Rishikesh, let us help you make the most out of your Uttarakhand trip. Our customized travel packages are curated to give travelers the best vacation experience at destinations of their choice. Contact us today for your Rishikesh trip!

Must do activities and must visit places in Rishikesh

Rafting in Rishikesh

Local Sightseeing

Triveni Ghat

Parmarth Ashram

Lakshman Jhoola

Ganga Aarti

Neelkanth Mahadev Temple

Bungee Jumping

Flying Fox

Rajaji National Park

Resorts in Rishikesh

Pride Inn By Harmony Hotels & Resorts

Total Inventory: 18

Executive Rooms: 9

Premium Rooms: 7

Luxury Rooms: 2

tripAdvisor (155 reviews)

tripAdvisor (155 reviews)

Google (819 reviews)

INR 2,800

INR 2,800

Avenue 18 Resorts

Total Inventory : 60

Deluxe Rooms: 31

Superior Room Balcony: 17

Riverside Premium Rooms: 8

Premium suite: 4

tripAdvisor (27 reviews)

tripAdvisor (27 reviews)

Google (552 reviews)

INR 4,326

INR 4,326

Bliss Ganga Rishikesh

Total Inventory : 46

Executive Rooms: 23

Premium Rooms: 20

Family Rooms: 3

tripAdvisor (28 reviews)

tripAdvisor (28 reviews)

Google (424 reviews)

INR 4,900

INR 4,900

Holy River Hotel

Total Inventory: 40

Deluxe Rooms: 18

Premium Rooms: 20Family suite: 1Grand suite: 1

tripAdvisor (216 reviews)

tripAdvisor (216 reviews)

Google (570 reviews)

INR 6,200

INR 6,200

Kamay The Grand Alova

Total Inventory: 38

Deluxe Rooms: 15

Mountain View Rooms: 13

River View Rooms: 11

tripAdvisor (155 reviews)

tripAdvisor (155 reviews)

Google (184 reviews)

INR 6,400

INR 6,400

Grand Shiva Rishikesh

Total Inventory: 53

Deluxe Rooms: 23

Elite Deluxe Rooms: 10

Executive Suite Rooms: 4

Luxury Cottages: 16

tripAdvisor (905 reviews)

tripAdvisor (905 reviews)

Google (2960 reviews)

INR 7,000

INR 7,000

Aranyam River Retreat

Total Inventory : 12

River Facing Premier Plus Rooms: 6

River Facing Premier Rooms: 6

tripAdvisor (313 reviews)

tripAdvisor (313 reviews)

Google (196 reviews)

Premium Rooms: 20

Family suite: 1

Grand suite: 1