3-Day Rishikesh Itinerary

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Parmarth Niketan

One of Rishikesh's largest ashrams, known for its riverside Ganga Aarti, yoga programs and annual International Yoga Festival.

Grounds open most of the day; Ganga Aarti at sunset (approx. 6:00 PM winter, 7:00 PM summer) Free (donations welcomed) View on map

Beatles Ashram (Chaurasi Kutia)

The abandoned ashram where The Beatles studied meditation in 1968, now covered in graffiti art and open for self-guided exploring.

9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (gates close before sunset; hours enforced strictly due to reserve forest rules) Approx. ₹150-200 for Indian visitors, ₹600-1200 for foreign visitors (forest department pricing changes periodically — confirm at the gate) View on map

Laxman Jhula

Rishikesh's iconic 450-foot iron suspension bridge across the Ganga, and the informal name for the bustling neighbourhood around it.

Open 24 hours (best visited early morning or around sunset) Free View on map

Ram Jhula

A second, sturdier suspension bridge linking Swarg Ashram to Muni Ki Reti, at the heart of Rishikesh's ashram district.

Open 24 hours (best visited around sunset for the Aarti view) Free View on map

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Triveni Ghat

Rishikesh's principal bathing ghat on the Ganga, and the site of the town's main evening Ganga Aarti.

Open 24 hours; Ganga Aarti at sunset (approx. 6:00 PM in winter, 7:00 PM in summer — timing shifts with sunset) Free View on map

Shivpuri

A riverside camping and rafting hub upstream of Rishikesh, the standard starting point for the classic Shivpuri-to-Rishikesh whitewater run.

Rafting trips typically depart mid-morning; camps operate through the rafting season No entry fee to the area itself; rafting packages typically range ₹500-1500 per person depending on route length and operator, camping packages vary further View on map

Vashishta Gufa

A cave meditation site on the Ganga's banks associated with the sage Vashishtha, popular for quiet meditation and yoga.

6:00 AM - 6:00 PM Free View on map

Kunjapuri Devi Temple

A hilltop Shakti Peeth temple famous for one of the best sunrise views over the Himalayas near Rishikesh.

6:00 AM - 6:00 PM (visitors typically arrive before sunrise, ahead of official opening) Free View on map

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Neelkanth Mahadev Temple

A revered Shiva temple in the forested hills above Rishikesh, marking the spot where legend says Shiva swallowed the poison from the churning of the ocean.

5:00 AM - 9:00 PM Free View on map

Rajaji National Park

A major wildlife reserve bordering Rishikesh, home to elephants, tigers and leopards, with jeep safaris run out of the Chilla and Motichur gates.

Safaris typically run in two slots, early morning and late afternoon; closed mid-June to mid-November for monsoon/breeding season (exact dates vary by year) Safari and entry fees vary by gate and vehicle type — typically a few hundred rupees for entry plus jeep hire, higher for foreign nationals; confirm current rates with the forest department or a local operator before booking View on map

Beatles Ashram

Gita Bhawan

Trip overview

Duration3 days / 2 nights

DestinationRishikesh, Uttarakhand

Best time to visitOctober to March is the most comfortable window, with daytime temperatures around 12–25°C and clear skies — ideal for sightseeing, ashram stays, and the March…

3-day Rishikesh itinerary