Rishikesh — 5-day itinerary

Rishikesh in five days

A day-by-day plan for Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, 15 stops in all. Every stop that matches a place we cover links straight to it.

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5 days in Rishikesh

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Day 1

Riverside cafes

Riverside cafes

Day 2

Day 2

Rafting on the Ganges

Rafting on the Ganges

Day 2

Riverside camping (optional)

Riverside camping (optional)

Day 2

Evening at a riverside cafe

Evening at a riverside cafe

Day 3

Day 3

Morning yoga session

Morning yoga session

Day 3

Parmarth Niketan and other ashrams

Parmarth Niketan and other ashrams

Day 4

Day 4

Trek or drive to Neelkanth Mahadev Temple

Trek or drive to Neelkanth Mahadev Temple

Day 4

Forest trail views

Forest trail views

Day 4

Return to Rishikesh by evening

Return to Rishikesh by evening

Day 5

Day 5

Riverside cafe breakfast

Riverside cafe breakfast

Day 5

Drive out

Drive out

Places on this itinerary

Planning Rishikesh

Is rafting experience required?+

No, most Rishikesh rafting stretches such as Shivpuri to Rishikesh are beginner-friendly, with a certified guide and safety briefing included.

Is Rishikesh good for solo travellers?+

Yes, Rishikesh is considered one of the most solo-friendly towns in India, with ashrams, yoga courses and a well-worn backpacker trail along the ghats.

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