Places around Rishikesh
Easy half-day and day trips from Rishikesh, from hill temples to the holy city of Haridwar.
| Place | Distance | What it is | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neer Garh Waterfall | ≈ 5 km | Small falls and pools above the Laxman Jhula road | Sep - Jun |
| Shivpuri | ≈ 16 km | Rafting base and riverside camps | Sep - Jun |
| Haridwar | ≈ 25 km | Holy city with the Har Ki Pauri aarti | All year |
| Kunjapuri Temple | ≈ 25 km | Hilltop Devi temple, known for sunrise | All year |
| Vashishta Gufa | ≈ 25 km | Meditation cave by the Ganga | All year |
| Neelkanth Mahadev Temple | ≈ 30 km | Shiva temple in the forested hills | All year |
| Dehradun | ≈ 45 km | State capital, Sahastradhara and FRI | All year |
| Devprayag | ≈ 75 km | Confluence where the Ganga begins | All year |
| Mussoorie | ≈ 75 km | Hill station above Dehradun | All year |
Places Near Rishikesh: FAQs
What are the best day trips from Rishikesh?
Neelkanth Mahadev, Kunjapuri for sunrise, Haridwar for the evening aarti, and Devprayag, where the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda meet to form the Ganga.
Can I visit Haridwar and Rishikesh in one day?
Yes. They are about 25 km apart. Spend the day in Rishikesh and reach Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar for the evening aarti, or the other way round.