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Rishikesh Travel Guide
Places to visit, things to do, local food and the best time to go – Rishikesh, Chardham Yatra.
- Best time: September To June
- 10 places to see
About Rishikesh
Rishikesh is a city in India’s northern state of Uttarakhand, in the Himalayan foothills beside the Ganges River. The river is considered holy, and the city is renowned as a center for studying yoga and meditation. Temples and ashrams (centers for spiritual studies) line the eastern bank around Swarg Ashram, a traffic-free, alcohol-free and vegetarian enclave upstream from Rishikesh town.
Places to visit in Rishikesh
- Parmarth Niketan Temple
- Lakshman Jhula
- Kaudiyala
- The Beatles Ashram
- Triveni Ghat
- Kunjapuri Devi Temple
- Ram Jhula
- Tera Manzil Temple
- Rajaji National Park
- Neelkanth Mahadev Temple
Things to do in Rishikesh
- Rafting
- Trekking
- Camping
- Yoga
- Naturopathy & Ayurveda
- Ganga Aarti
- Paddle India
- Adventure Sports at Jumpin Heights
Famous food in Rishikesh
- South Indian
- Italian
- Nepali
- Thai
- Chinese
- Jalebi
- Imarti
- Samosasq
Things to buy in Rishikesh
- Precious stones
- Gems Idols
- Trinkets
- Gems Mats
- Blankets
- Daily need items
- Religious artifacts
- Woolen clothes
- Clothes
- Jewelry Music Cds
- Handicraft items
Where to shop in Rishikesh
- Brijwasi Gems And Jewellers
- Ganpati Gems Paradise
- The BEST SHOP
- Rishikesh Main Market
- Ram Jhula Market
- Shri Gandhi Ashram Khadi Bhandar
- Garhwal Wool And Craft Shop
- Lakshman Jhula Market
- Bhajan Sangam Music Shop
- Sudha Chandan Mahal
