Rishikesh.
Yoga, river rafting and evenings by the Ganga.
- Best time to go
- September to November and February to May
- Ideal trip length
- 2–3 days
Holiday package
Takes a minute. A travel planner calls you back within working hours (10 am – 7 pm).
About Rishikesh
Where the Ganga leaves the mountains. Known for yoga and meditation, white-water rafting and riverside cafés, and an easy add-on to a Haridwar or Char Dham trip.
- Friends
- Solo
- Adventure
River rafting
Graded stretches above the town in season (not during the monsoon).
Triveni Ghat aarti
The evening aarti on the river.
Laxman & Ram Jhula
The suspension bridges, cafés and ashrams around them.
Beatles Ashram
The old Maharishi ashram, now covered in murals.
When to go
Best: September to November and February to May
- January
- February — good
- March — good
- April — good
- May — good
- June
- July
- August
- September — good
- October — good
- November — good
- December
Getting there
Fly to Dehradun (Jolly Grant, ~35 min away) or train to Haridwar. Delhi is 5–6 hours by road.
Planner's notes
- Rafting season runs roughly September–June; the river is closed in the monsoon.
- Yoga retreats run on fixed schedules — book before you travel.
- Weekends from Delhi are busy; mid-week is quieter.
A shape for 2–3 days
One way to lay out the days, built from the places above. Your planner reshapes it around your dates, pace and budget.
Day 1
Arrive and settle in
Reach Rishikesh, check in, and keep the evening easy.
Day 2
Head home
A last breakfast, then the transfer back.
