Rishikesh Tourism

No questions asked. Rishikesh is the best place for river rafting in India. Strong rapids and shallow waters, the place is a hub for river rafters. 

HolidayIQ Traveller Neel Kamal shares, “Rishikesh and Haridwar seemed to me like twin cities of adventure and pilgrimage. It's the perfect package for people with adventure on their minds and spirituality in their souls. I went on an adventurous trip to Haridwar and Rishikesh this year. I really had a lot of fun with my friends. My trip went on starting with the holy bath on the banks of Ganges at Haridwar, visiting the holy temples at the ghats, travelling to Rishikesh for an exciting and adventurous white water river rafting on the chilling Ganges waters which is surely gonna gush the blood through your veins. Then the trekking on the hills for the beautiful view of waterfall, camping at the banks of the Bhima river, rock climbing, team games and the DJ night at the camp, stunning view of the beautiful Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula and ended with the evening Aarathi at the ghat. Don't miss India's only bungee jumping facility at Rishikesh. You have to book the slots well in advance for this or else you wont get the chance. Must visit places for adventure freaks. It will surely recharge you with enough energy until your next trip.”

HolidayIQ Traveller Meenakshi Vijay from Delhi says. “Rishikesh is one of the holiest places for Hindus, which has attracted Indians and foreigners alike including the Beatles, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and Kate Winslet owing to its potpourri of spiritual mysticism, yoga and adventure. Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, this town and the adjoining areas along the Ganges namely Muni ki reti, the Ashrams on the east bank, Shivananda Nagar and the temple sections along the Laxman Jhula comprise what is known as Rishikesh. This town is famous for its Ashrams, temples, yoga lessons and not to mention the exciting white water rafting on the Ganges.”

With Rishikesh as its backdrop this is a unique festival with a hippie community feel to it. A blend of the best of psy trance, community, culture and spirituality. This festival is organized usually in mid-June. 

Rajan:  It is the gateway to the various spell-bound and beautiful nature trails of Himalayas. It is an ideal place of visit for pilgrims as well as nature lovers.

Learn a little yoga

HolidayIQ reviewer Aman Goyal says, “This is the one of the place I had longed to visit. It is an adventurous place. I suggest go for boating, canyoning and other exciting adventures when you are here.”

HolidayIQ reviewer Rajesh says, “One of my best experiences in Rishikesh was during the monsoons. Being in a hill station in the middle of monsoon season where ur room is shadowed by thick green foilage and ur balcony overlooks river Ganges.”

HolidayIQ Reviewer Irfan Ansari shares, “Where religion and adventure meet Rishikesh is a religious place with lots of temples and a clean Ganga river. As I visited the place I started seeing lots of sadhus and yogis in saffron dhoti and a lot of them were doing sadhana (meditation) on the banks of Ganga River. This place is a lot different from other religious places like Varanasi, et. This place is clean and neat with dustbin every 100 meters near the main touristy area which is 'Lakshman Jhula'.  

HolidayIQ Reviewer Ankush Gulati adds, “Take a holy dip in Ganga Very clean nowadays. You should visit and take a dip in Ganga at least once in your life. You will feel really amazing after this Holy places. Evening Aarti is extremely special. Lots of attraction near Haridwar like rafting and trekking.”