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Rishikesh
Uttarakhand

Rishikesh

Best time: September – June
About the destination

About Rishikesh

Where the Ganga leaves the mountains for the plains, Rishikesh is the world's yoga capital and the gateway to the Char Dham. Ashrams, riverside cafes, iconic suspension bridges and white-water rapids sit side by side.

Highlights & attractions

  • Triveni Ghat Ganga aarti
  • Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula
  • Beatles Ashram
  • White-water rafting stretches

Travel guide

Rishikesh is a short drive from Haridwar and Dehradun, making it an easy start or end point for a Himalayan trip. It is well suited to families, solo women travellers and adventure seekers alike.

Things to do

  • White-water rafting on the Ganga
  • Riverside camping and bonfires
  • Yoga and meditation retreats
  • Evening Ganga aarti

Packages to Rishikesh

Rishikesh Mussoorie Haridwar Tour Package 4 Days / 3 Nights

Rishikesh Mussoorie Haridwar Tour Package

Good to know

Is rafting safe for beginners?

Yes — trained guides, life jackets and graded rapids make it safe for first-timers.