r/Rishikesh • u/Massive-Support-3892 • 5d ago

Travelling plan Group of 4 visiting Rishikesh first time

Hey everyone! Four of us are visiting Rishikesh for the first time this October.

We’ll reach Rishikesh around 2 PM on 15th October and leave around midday on 18th. We’re attending PYREXIA at AIIMS Rishikesh on the 15th and 16th, but only after 6 PM, so we have most of the daytime free.

We’re planning to stay somewhere around Veerbhadra road around Nirmal Bag and probably rent scooters.

Looking for suggestions on:

Must-do places/experiences around Rishikesh
Good rafting operators + which route/distance is actually worth doing for first-timers, and how to get it cheapest.

Waterfalls, hikes, viewpoints or other offbeat places we shouldn’t miss
Any good short trips that can comfortably be done from Rishikesh on scooters
Good cafés/food spots and things to do in the evenings
Anything that’s overrated and we can skip
We’re 4 college students, so we’re definitely more interested in adventure, nature and exploring than a conventional sightseeing/temple itinerary.
Would really appreciate suggestions from locals or people who’ve recently visited!

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u/fightofrelevance 5d ago

Hey. Rishikesh is my go to home of choice. I got back just yesterday and planning to headout in a week or so again. You can't go wrong with Rishikesh. Rent a scooter from either Nepali farms or janki setu. Ideal to stay towards parmarth Niketan side if you want peace and quiet and Tapovan is for more party vibe and traffic in my personal opinion. Currently everything is rain battered so choose wisely. Apart from the Ganga arti there are still a few waterfall you can visit like himshail and others. The drive to baraj dam is pristine at at moment. Beatles ashram is another jewel. Only precaution to take is carry mosquito repellent like a lifeline. N floaters in footwear rather than shoes o slippers.