Temples & Sacred SitesParmarth Niketan
One of Rishikesh's largest ashrams, known for its riverside aarti and yoga programmes.
Rishikesh
Yoga capital of the world and gateway to the Himalayas, set on the holy Ganges.
Overview
Nestled in the Himalayan foothills where the Ganges leaves the mountains, Rishikesh blends spirituality and adventure. Attend the evening Ganga Aarti, meditate in a riverside ashram, or raft the rapids. It is about 240 km from Delhi and pairs well with neighbouring Haridwar.
Getting there: around 6 hours from Delhi by road. Trains run to Haridwar and to Yog Nagari Rishikesh, and Dehradun's Jolly Grant Airport is about 35 km away. The town is vegetarian and alcohol-free.
Don't miss
- Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat
- White-water rafting
- Lakshman Jhula
- Yoga & wellness retreats
Places to visit in Rishikesh
The sights worth planning your days around.
Temples & Sacred Sites
Monuments & LandmarksRam Jhula
An iron suspension footbridge across the Ganges linking the ashram-lined banks of Swargashram.
Monuments & LandmarksLakshman Jhula area
A café-lined neighbourhood around the historic suspension bridge, overlooked by the 13-storey Trimbakeshwar temple.
Hidden GemsThe Beatles Ashram
The ruined ashram of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi where the Beatles stayed in 1968, now covered in murals and set inside Rajaji Tiger Reserve.
Things to do in Rishikesh
Sunrise spots, walks, food, shopping, festivals and more.
Spiritual & Wellness
Evening Ganga Aarti
Lamps, chants and bells at dusk on the riverbank at Triveni Ghat or Parmarth Niketan.
Adventure
White-water rafting
Grade II to IV rapids on the Ganges, usually from Shivpuri down to the town. Rafting pauses during the monsoon.
Sunrise & Sunset
Sunrise at Kunjapuri Temple
A pre-dawn drive and short climb to a hilltop temple for sunrise over the Garhwal Himalaya.
Spiritual & Wellness
Yoga and meditation classes
Drop-in classes at ashrams and studios all over town, or a multi-day retreat.
Sightseeing
Day trip to Neelkanth Mahadev
A Shiva temple in the forested hills above Rishikesh, reached by road or on a steep forest trail.
Walks & Treks
Walk to Neer Garh Waterfall
A short uphill walk through the forest to a series of cascades and pools.
Adventure
Bungee jumping at Mohan Chatti
Jump from a fixed platform over a forested gorge with an established operator.
Adventure
Riverside camping at Shivpuri
Camps on the Ganges beaches with bonfires, often combined with a rafting trip.
Food & Local Flavours
Cafés with a river view
The cafés of Tapovan and Lakshman Jhula serve everything from thalis to wood-fired pizza, all vegetarian.
Shopping
Shop for yoga wear and singing bowls
Stalls around the bridges sell rudraksha beads, yoga wear, singing bowls and books.
Events & Festivals
International Yoga Festival
A week of yoga, meditation and music held every March at Parmarth Niketan.
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