India
Rishikesh
Yoga capital on a fast green river
Why go
Rishikesh works on two speeds. There's the still one — sunrise yoga, a silent meditation session, the Ganga aarti at Triveni Ghat or Parmarth Niketan as the lamps go down the river. And there's the fast one — a half-day rafting trip through grade III rapids, a bungee jump, a cliff walk. Most people want a bit of both. It's an easy add-on to a Delhi trip or the start of a Char Dham or Valley of Flowers journey into Uttarakhand.
Trip highlights
- Ganga aarti at Parmarth Niketan or Triveni Ghat
- White-water rafting from Shivpuri or Marine Drive
- The Beatles Ashram and its painted halls
- Sunrise yoga and a guided meditation session
Ways to travel Rishikesh
Wellness weekend
A riverside retreat with daily yoga, a spa treatment and the evening aarti — no rafting required.
Adventure add-on
Rafting, a cliff jump and a night of riverside camping, paired with the temples and the cafés.
Gateway to Uttarakhand
Two nights here to acclimatise before heading up to Auli, the Valley of Flowers, or the Char Dham.
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