Rishikesh in 2 days
Covers the highlights at an easy pace.
Ghats, bridges and the evening aarti
Start at Triveni Ghat, then cross to Swargashram over Ram Jhula. Walk upstream through the ashram lanes to Janaki Setu and Bajrang Setu, and have lunch at a riverside cafe in Tapovan. End the day at the Parmarth Niketan or Triveni Ghat aarti.
Yoga, rafting and the Beatles Ashram
Join an early yoga class, then raft from Shivpuri to Rishikesh (Sep to Jun). After lunch, visit the Beatles Ashram (usually open until about 4 pm) and watch the sunset from the riverbank.
Rishikesh in 3 days
Adds the hill temples and a waterfall walk.
Ghats and aarti
Triveni Ghat, Ram Jhula, Swargashram and the evening aarti.
Rafting and Beatles Ashram
Morning yoga, rafting from Shivpuri, Beatles Ashram and a cafe evening in Tapovan.
Kunjapuri, Neelkanth and Neer Garh
Drive up to Kunjapuri for sunrise, return for breakfast, then visit Neelkanth Mahadev. On the way back, walk up to Neer Garh Waterfall in the afternoon.
Rishikesh Itinerary: FAQs
Is one day enough for Rishikesh?
One day covers Triveni Ghat, the bridges, the Beatles Ashram and the evening aarti, but you'll need a second day for rafting or a temple trip.
Can I combine Rishikesh with Mussoorie or Haridwar?
Yes. Haridwar is 25 km away and Mussoorie about 75 km, so a 4 to 5 day trip can cover all three.