Where the Ganges leaves the Himalayas. Yoga ashrams, white-water rafting, the Beatles Ashram, the Lakshman & Ram Jhula bridges, and the evening Ganga aarti at Triveni Ghat.
Part of a longer route
Rishikesh sits on a curated circuit — most people visit it as one stop of several.
What a day here looks like
The things most people actually do in Rishikesh, by time of day.
Morning
- Kunjapuri Devi sunrise trek (1,676m)3h · strenuous
- Yoga & pranayama at Parmarth Niketan2h · easy
- White-water rafting (Shivpuri to Rishikesh)3h 30m · strenuous
Afternoon
- Lakshman Jhula suspension bridge & Ram Jhula1h · easy
- Beatles Ashram (Chaurasi Kutia) murals1h 30m · moderate
- Neer Garh waterfall forest trek2h · moderate
Evening
- Triveni Ghat Ganga aarti ceremony1h 30m · easy
About 14h 30m of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.
A plan from our planner, day by day
Generated by the same planner you'd use — not a sample someone wrote once.
- 1🎭 Cultural Day4h out
- Lakshman Jhula suspension bridge & Ram Jhula · afternoon, 1h
- Beatles Ashram (Chaurasi Kutia) murals · afternoon, 1.5h
- Triveni Ghat Ganga aarti ceremony · evening, 1.5h
First contact with the sacred energy here — check in, then head to the ghats or main temple at dusk.
- 2🏔️ Adventure Day7h out
- Yoga & pranayama at Parmarth Niketan · morning, 2h
- Kunjapuri Devi sunrise trek (1,676m) · morning, 3h
- Neer Garh waterfall forest trek · afternoon, 2h
Adventure activities are clustered here to maximise energy and minimise repeated transit. Start early — conditions are best before noon.
- 3🏔️ Adventure Day3.5h out
- White-water rafting (Shivpuri to Rishikesh) · morning, 3.5h
Final day in Rishikesh — this is the active core of your trip — everything today requires some effort and rewards it.
Swap places, change the pace, set your own dates.
Plan my Rishikesh tripMust-see highlights
Ganga aarti at Triveni
White-water rafting
Lakshman Jhula walk
Yoga at Parmarth Niketan
Beatles Ashram murals
Neer Garh waterfall trek
Rajaji National Park day safari
Swarg Ashram evening walk
Kunjapuri Devi sunrise trek
Neelkanth Mahadev Temple (32km)
Sivananda Ashram yoga session
Shivpuri camping & rafting
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On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Haridwar Junction 25 km · Jolly Grant (DED) 18 km
Nearest transport
Stay options
In Oct, expect stays around 30% pricier than the base rate.
Best time to visit
September – June
How to get here
Delhi → Haridwar
train · 5h
₹500
approx.
Delhi → Rishikesh
cab · 6h
₹5,000
approx.
Nearby attractions
Rishikesh questions, answered
What is the best time to visit Rishikesh?
The best months are November, December, January. September – June August scores lowest on weather and conditions.
How many days do you need in Rishikesh?
Most people spend 3 days in Rishikesh. There are around 7 main things to do, totalling roughly 15 hours of activity.
How do you get to Rishikesh?
The nearest railway station is Haridwar Junction (25 km) and the nearest airport is Jolly Grant (DED) (18 km). The cheapest common route is Delhi → Haridwar by train, about ₹500 per person one way.
How much does a trip to Rishikesh cost?
Stays start around ₹1,000 per night, with food about ₹450 per person per day.
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