Rishikesh is categorised as Adventure / Riverside
Reasons to Visit
- Rishikesh is a situated on the banks of River Ganges (Ganga) and staying on the banks of the River and visiting various temples and Ghats is considered a spiritual experience.
- Rishikesh located 20 kms north of Haridwar on the confluence of Ganges and Chandrabhaga.
- Rishikesh assumes prominence as access point to visit Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri (known collectively as the Chaar Dham).
- For Inbound guests, Rishiksh has gained importance for being the hub of Yoga and spirituality. There are number of ashrams and religious institutes here where guests arrive for long stays.
- Upstream area from Rishikesh (10-35 kms) towards Badrinath is now a major rafting and adventure hub, one of the very best in India.
- Camps are set up here by various adventure companies who conduct simple rafting runs to complex rafting expeditions (Sept – April). A typical run comprise half day or full day rafting with Class III and Class IV Rapids with a lunch break in between.
- Rishikesh Town and its Ghats are like any other Pilgrim centre but are definitely much more serene and calmer than Haridwar.
Recommendations
- White Water Rafting Destinations in India"Rishikesh is widely regarded as White Water rafting capital of India. There are number of adventure camps on River Ganges upstream at 10-35 kms from Rishikesh on Badrinath Road that offer excellent riverside adventure experience for Individuals, Families and corporates besides offering a high quality rafting experience. Best Season For Rafting : Nov - April (Closed July - Sept)"
- Himalayan Destinations for Active Holidays in India"There are number of camps and nature centric riverside resorts set up on Rishikesh - Badrinath Road that offer guests walking, short trekking and white water rafting options. Atali Ganga is one of its kind premium getaway for Active holiday seekers combining luxury, comforts and style with a holiday around whole bunch of activities."
- Destinations on Chaar Dham Pilgrim Circuit of Uttarakhand"Rishikesh (20 kms from Haridwar) is home to Yoga, Meditation and Spirituality. Rishikesh offers a riverside character and therefore opted for by travellers at the end to relax for a day or two after a hectic Chaar Dham itinerary."
- Adventure Camping Destinations in North India"Rishikesh is considered adventure capital of India. Camps are set on Rishikesh - Badrinath Road at a few kms from Rishikesh that offer White Water rafting and range of other fun and adventure activities. Best Visited in Winter - Nov - April"
- Destinations for Holiday Travellers to Uttarakhand"Rishikesh is a prime riverside destination, a renowned adventure getaway and prime holiday destination that is visited all round the year. Rishikesh offers adventure (Rafting, Bungee jumping etc.), Temples and from where Rajaji Forest is accessible. Rishikesh is recommended for honeymooners and holiday travellers for a 2 night stay."
Access Information
- Nearest Airport -Dehradun (45 kms), Ghaziabad (210 kms), Pantnagar (225 kms)
- Nearest Railway Station - Rishikesh
- Rishikesh is an Ex-Dehradun / Ex-Noida / Ex-Chandigarh / Ex-Faridabad / Ex-New Delhi / Ex-Gurgaon / Ex-Ludhiana / Ex-Jalandhar / Ex-Agra / Ex-Amritsar / Ex-Jaipur / Ex-Gwalior Getaway
- Rishikesh is connected by Day train with New Delhi, Chandigarh
- Rishikesh is connected by Day bus with New Delhi
- Rishikesh is connected by Overnight Bus with New Delhi
Rishikesh
has
17
Hotels approved and listed with Nivalink
Category | Count |
Mid-segment | 1 |
Premium | 12 |
Luxury | 2 |
Experiential | 2 |
Type of Hotels | Count |
Hotel | 9 |
Resort | 6 |
Adventure / Camp | 1 |
Homestay | 1 |
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12 verified holiday itineraries are listed for Rishikesh
Category | Count |
Getaway (1-3 nights) | 2 |
Short Break (4-6 nights) | 4 |
Holiday (7 or more) | 6 |
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Getaway
- Haridwar - Rishikesh Pilgrim Break (3 Nights)
- Rishikesh Adventure Break (2 Nights)
Short Break
- Auli - Rishikesh break with Haridwar (6 Nights)
- Auli Skiing Itinerary (5 Nights)
- Musoorie - Rishikesh Break (5 Nights)
- Rishikesh - Kanatal Break (5 Nights)
Holiday
- Auli - Rishikesh with Corbett (8 Nights)
- Auli Skiing With Rishikesh Rafting (7 Nights)
- Best of Garhwal and Kumaon (10 Nights)
- Kanatal - Rishikesh with Rajaji (7 Nights)
- Musoorie - Corbett with Rishikesh (7 Nights)
- Popular destinations of Uttarakhand with Rishikesh (8 Nights)
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Rishikesh has 28 Transport services that can be booked online. Click here for reviewing and booking them.
Airport Pickup or Drop
Services | Rates Starting From |
Pickup/Drop between Dehradun Airport and Camp/Resort on Badrinath Road, Rishikesh | Rs. 3051 |
Pickup/Drop between Dehradun Airport and Camp/Resort on Rishikesh Outskirts | Rs. 3051 |
Pickup/Drop between Dehradun Airport and Hotel in Rishikesh Town | Rs. 1878 |
Pickup/Drop between Dehradun Airport and Rishikesh Town | Rs. 2120 |
Day Sightseeing
Services | Rates Starting From |
Day Visit and Sightseeing of Rishikesh from Haridwar | Rs. 2582 |
Full Day Sightseeing of Haridwar from Rishikesh | Rs. 2934 |
Full Day Sightseeing of Rishikesh from Rishikesh Hotel | Rs. 2582 |
Half Day Sightseeing of Haridwar from Rishikesh | Rs. 2582 |
Half day Sightseeing of Neelkanth | Rs. 2934 |
Half day sightseeing of Rishikesh | Rs. 2357 |
Same Day Excursion to Dehradun from Rishikesh | Rs. 2934 |
Same Day Excursion to Devprayag from Rishikesh | Rs. 3756 |
Same Day Excursion to Mussoorie from Rishikesh | Rs. 3756 |
Temple visit in Haridwar and Rishikesh and back | Rs. 2582 |
Visit Rafting Point from Rishikesh - Rishikesh to Shivpuri/Vyasi and back | Rs. 2945 |
Point to Point Transport
Services | Rates Starting From |
Pickup from Dharamshala and drop to Rishikesh | Rs. 10556 |
Pickup from Meerut and Drop to Rishikesh | Rs. 4000 |
Rishikesh to Dehradun Drop or Vice Versa | Rs. 2582 |
Rishikesh to Delhi Airport Drop or Vice Versa | Rs. 5868 |
Rishikesh to Mussoorie Drop or Vice Versa | Rs. 3168 |
Transfers between Haridwar / Rishikesh and Jayalgarh (near Kirtinagar) | Rs. 4845 |
Transfers between Haridwar and Kund | Rs. 9423 |
Transfers between Rishikesh and Rajaji National Park | Rs. 2357 |
Railway Station Pickup or Drop
Services | Rates Starting From |
Haridwar / Rishikesh to Shivpuri Transfer | Rs. 2934 |
Pickup/Drop between Haridwar Railway Station and Camp/Resort in bayasi ,Rishikesh | Rs. 2112 |
Pickup/Drop between Haridwar Railway Station and Camp/Resort in kodiyala ,Rishikesh | Rs. 2112 |
Pickup/Drop between Haridwar Railway Station and Camp/Resort in shivpuri ,Rishikesh | Rs. 1761 |
Pickup/Drop between Haridwar Railway Station and Hotel in Rishikesh town | Rs. 2120 |
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Rishikesh
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8
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Activities
Services | Rates Starting From |
Air Safari at Rishikesh (10-12 mins) | Rs. 4400 |
Air Safari at Rishikesh (18-22 mins) | Rs. 6999 |
Air Safari at Rishikesh (25-30 mins) | Rs. 10999 |
Air Safari at Rishikesh (60-70 mins) | Rs. 20499 |
River Rafting in Rishikesh - 16 kms | Rs. 587 |
River Rafting in Rishikesh - 26 kms | Rs. 2667 |
River Rafting in Rishikesh - 35 kms | Rs. 8889 |
River Rafting in Rishikesh - 9 kms | Rs. 550 |
8 Travel Ideas listed for Rishikesh. Click here for reviewing them.
Destination Ideas
- Adventure Camps Ex-Rishikesh
- Ashrams in Rishikesh
- Rishikesh Pilgrim Getaway
- Rishikesh Riverside Getaway
- Rishikesh Spiritual Experience
- White Water Rafting in Rishikesh
Stay Ideas
- Elephant Brook Retreat Getaway
- Laxman Jhula Divine Resort-Yoga Getaway
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