Uttarakhand, India
Rishikesh: The Ganges, Yoga & a Little Adventure
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Where the Ganges leaves the mountains, Rishikesh hums with yoga mats, river rafts and evening aartis. It pairs beautifully with holy Haridwar and the hill town of Mussoorie.
Do
- The Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat at dusk
- White-water rafting on the Ganges (seasonal)
- A cool-air escape up to Mussoorie's Mall Road and Kempty Falls
It's a compact, budget-friendly loop — perfect for a long weekend from Delhi.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 — Rishikesh
Yoga capital
- Laxman Jhula
- Triveni Ghat
- The Beatles Ashram, Rishikesh
- Riverside Camp, Rishikesh
- Delhi (DEL) → Dehradun (DED)
💡 Be at Triveni Ghat by dusk for the Ganga Aarti — the lamps on the river are unforgettable.
Day 2 — Haridwar
City of the gods
- Har Ki Pauri
- Maa Mansa Devi Temple, niranjani akhada, Haridwar
- Riverside Camp, Rishikesh
Day 3 — Mussoorie
Queen of the hills
- Kempty Waterfall
- Mall Road
- Gun Hill, Mussoorie
River & hills
- • Quick-dry clothes for rafting
- • Light warm layer for Mussoorie
- • Sandals with grip
- • Modest wear for the ghats
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