Plan a holiday 
Follow the Ganga from quiet ashram lanes to the lamps of evening aarti. Rishikesh makes room for both a reflective morning and a carefully planned river adventure.
Discover the landmarks, landscapes and local corners that make this destination worth exploring.
At dusk, lamps, bells and devotional singing gather beside the Ganga. Visit for evening aarti, or return earlier for a gentler look at daily life around the ghat.
Arrive ahead of aarti and leave space for worshippers; confirm the day’s timing locally.
Find on the mapWalk among former meditation buildings and murals at the ashram associated with the Beatles’ 1968 visit. Its wooded setting offers a different perspective on the town’s spiritual history.
Check current admission arrangements; paths and old buildings call for comfortable footwear.
Find on the mapThis established Vishnu shrine adds a quieter cultural stop to a town-centre walk. Notice the temple setting and living traditions without rushing between the better-known riverfront sights.
Dress respectfully and ask before photographing rituals or worshippers.
Find on the mapA cluster of ashrams gives this riverbank its contemplative character. Explore the lanes slowly, pause by the ghats and enquire about a suitable yoga or meditation session.
Ashrams have individual schedules and visitor rules; a sightseeing visit does not include a class.
Find on the mapFollow your curiosity. Choose a little adventure, a local story, or a slower way to spend the day.
Make time for a teacher-led class in the town’s ashram tradition. Discuss your experience level first and choose a session whose approach and pace suit you.
Shivpuri and the upstream Ganga are known for rafting. Choose an authorised operator and confirm the permitted route, equipment, eligibility requirements and river conditions before committing.
Stay for the transition from daylight to lamplight at Triveni Ghat. Listen to the prayers and observe respectfully from a place that keeps access clear.
Link a few nearby temples, ghats and cafés into an unhurried walk. Leave time for tea and river views instead of trying to cross the whole town.
Activities are subject to weather and local availability. Separate bookings and charges may apply.
A suggested three-day rhythm, ready to adapt to your arrival, chosen base and interests. This is inspiration for planning your trip.
Your days in RishikeshArrive and settle in; keep the first walk close to your stay.
Visit Bharat Mandir and explore the lanes around central Rishikesh.
Reach Triveni Ghat ahead of evening aarti, then enjoy a relaxed dinner.
Choose the right season, a convenient base and a comfortable pace. Our team can help shape the stay around you.
These are useful windows for exploring the town and surrounding hills. Summer can be hot; monsoon conditions can interrupt river activities. Check the weather and current rafting permissions before fixing an adventure day.
Fly into Dehradun’s Jolly Grant Airport and continue by road. Rail options include Rishikesh and Haridwar; check the station on your actual service and allow extra road-transfer time during pilgrimage peaks.
Choose Tapovan for cafés and activity operators, Swargashram for an ashram-focused visit, or central Rishikesh for Triveni Ghat. Compare the exact river bank, road access and walking route before choosing a stay.
Treat rafting as a weather-dependent option. Confirm the current operating season directly, follow the guide’s instructions and keep a town-based alternative ready for your day.
Do not plan your route around an assumed bridge opening. Ask your accommodation which pedestrian crossings are currently accessible and how to reach the correct river bank.
Choose clothing suitable for temples and ashrams. Leave shoes where requested, ask before taking portraits and observe aarti without blocking the ghat steps or worshippers.
Tell us your dates, who’s joining you and what caught your eye. Let’s shape your Rishikesh holiday around you.