A hot cup of tea and cool breeze of the Ganges sets the morning right & bright!

Mornings are magical in Rishikesh, witness this magic like never before.

Must dos at Rishikesh – apart from adventure sports and yoga.

  • Rejuvenate/Revitalize at the Ganga ghats in mornings and soak up the rising sun.
  • Plunge in to the divine Ganga and cleanse your body, mind and soul.
  • Have breakfast at The 60’s Beatles Cafe, Bistro Nirvana, Pure Soul – Cafe & Organic Kitchen.
  • Enjoy the walk from Ram Jhula to Laxman Jhula.
  • Go for trekking – Waterfall trek, Kunjapuri Trek and Neelkanth Mahadev Trek
  • Go on a cycle excursion around Rishikesh.

How to reach Rishikesh

  • From Delhi, Rishikesh is about 240 kms by road.
  • Best Route by Road: Delhi-Ghaziabad-Modinagar-Muzaffarnagar-Roorke-Rishikesh
  • Buses from Delhi (ISBT Kashmere Gate) to Rishikesh are available, departs in the morning & late evening.
  • Flights from Delhi to Dehradun are available, and travel further up to Rishikesh by road, approx. 45 kms.
  • Trains from Delhi to Haridwar are available, and travel further up to Rishikesh by road, approx. 25 kms.

Quick Deets

Best season to visit: February, March, August to October; but if you want to river raft, then September till mid-November are your months.
When not to visit:  July. It is hot and because of the Savan festival, all roads are choc-o-bloc and all hotels are booked. AVOID.
Where to stay: Plenty of resorts, home stays and hostels are available.

Do drop a comment in case you have more suggestions on things to do in Rishikesh. Thanks for dropping by!