Rishikesh Trip – An Ideal Itinerary

ABOUT RISHIKESH

You may choose to disagree but nature has power to brush the most beautiful and tranquil place - Rishikesh. For some it’s a religious destination, many call it “world capital of yoga”, other name it as the “hub of temples”. For decades, attracting many pilgrims and tourist, Rishikesh is one of the famed pilgrimage and tourist destination.

On landing to this wonderful city, tourists often come across questions like where to stay, what to visit and what to do. To solve these questions, we have penned down an ideal itinerary for them.

Accommodation

Now that you have finally landed to this tranquil place, the next thing that will pop out on your mind is “where to stay”. Well Rishikesh is well known for providing budget-friendly hotels either you want to stay near banks of the Ganges or close to the Ghats.

Make sure to ask for facilities you want and that it follows required hygiene standards. If possible, read the reviews online so that you don’t end up making a wrong choice.

Sightseeing

After choosing the lodging carefully, you can hop out to sight some wonderful sites like:

• Amanda in the Himalayas• The Laxman Jhula• Triveni Ghat• Parmarth Niketan Ashram• Ram Jhula

RAFTING IN RISHIKESH

. Nothing can beat the experience of river rafting in Rishikesh. The rapids, the thrill, the excitement, the adventure and the fun involved make this water sport worth indulging in.

If you are visiting Rishikesh only to savor rafting, then you can consider staying at Alaknanda River Rafting Camp. This government approved camp is specialized in organizing rafting expeditions for both small and large groups.

Dining

You must be feeling very hungry after enjoying sightseeing and rafting. And to satiate your hunger, Rishikesh offers you a range of delectable veggie meals at the restaurants perched above the bridge. You can also try street-side food that is peppery, tangy and spicy.

The Culture & Traditions

Located on the banks of the River Ganges, Rishikesh is famous for abundant temples, ashrams and world-renowned yoga & meditation centres. Besides paying visits to the above-mentioned sites, tourists also flock to Rishikesh for attending evening Ganga Aarati at Parmarth Niketan Ashram.

Though you may have witnessed Ganga Aarti in other places like Haridwar and Varanasi, but Aarti at Rishikesh will give you an experience that you will not forget for your lifetime.