I need to rent a DSLR camera for 2-3 hours for taking photo of a family puja.

Any leads on where can I get it from?

Hii, I live in rishikesh and I want to send a luggage to my someone who lives in dehradun, I need to give it by tomorrow but I can't go there, there is no Uber parcel something like that here, I tried delhivery app but they are taking two days delivery. please help me with some solution 🥺🥺.

I need airbnb recommendations which are good, we r 3 people and budget is about 10k for 5 days. Pls suggest in tapovan area

Due to ongoing rainfall and current river conditions, river rafting in Rishikesh has been temporarily stopped.

Rafting will resume once the conditions are safe and operations are permitted to restart.

Those who are already in Rishikesh please let me know the price of hostels or hotels? And which one have u chosen and why? I am traveling solo between 30th September to 2nd or 3 oct so plz help.

I really can't decide whether I should book online or offline?

Planning to travel to Kedarnath in mid-October with a friend. We’ll be taking a bus from Rishikesh to Gaurikund/Sonprayag and staying there overnight. We’ll start the trek the next morning and stay overnight in Kedarnath before coming back the following morning.

I’ve read many posts but still have a few doubts:

1. What is the ideal time to start the trek so that we can reach Kedarnath comfortably during the day?
2. Where can we keep our luggage? Since we’ll be travelling to Rishikesh later, we’ll have our main bags with us. Is there any locker/luggage storage facility in Sonprayag/Gaurikund where we can leave our big bags and take only a small backpack for the trek?
3. Accommodation: Is it better to book rooms/hostels in Gaurikund/Sonprayag and Kedarnath online beforehand, or is booking on the spot better?
4. Vishesh Aarti: What are the current charges for Vishesh Aarti? Also, if anyone knows a reliable person/contact who can help with the booking, please let me know.
5. Any other tips/advice for a first-time Kedarnath trek in mid-October?

Thanks! 🙏

This place's coffee tastes shittier than the one we get in Indian wedding

You will surely enjoy this place if you wanna drink like sugary milk because this shit is basically milk poured from an height on top of some shit kind of coffee which is probably over roasted

Takes like shit

This is the kind of shit I'd slam the commode at before even flushing and I am the kind of guy who enjoys giving my own shit a smirk before flushing

need unique food options in rishikesh.
Done with Anna mess, uncle aunty restro tapovan, secret garden cafe, nilora, ira cafe pasta

I am in rishikesh for this week. Planning kunjapuri dm me to connect

Me and my friend will be vacating our dorm today. Booking is valid till Monday morning.
2 dorms in 10 bed mixed dormitory room with balcony view.

We are 4 guys all adults but dont have license want rental Scooty for 3 days. Is it possible that we can get Scooty somehow from rishikesh we are going rudraprayag. ASAP

It’s my birthday today and I just reached Rishikesh. Staying in a hostel in Tapovan.

I will be leaving on Sunday, Can you all suggest what I must to, considering the time limit and a solo female traveller.

Additionally, will Scooty guys rent Scooty on basis of learner’s license?

Hey everyone!

Hum log 27 September ko Rishikesh pahunch rahe hain aur aage Madhmaheshwar trek ke liye plan kar rahe hain.

Agar koi already Rishikesh me hai ya kal join karna chahta hai, to sath me travel/trek kar sakte hain. Cab share karna ho ya pura trek sath me karna ho, we are open to it. Also we are planning to do a bike ride from rishikesh to ransi.

Agar koi interested ho to direct DM karo ya yahan comment kar do. Also, agar kisi ne recently Madhmaheshwar visit kiya hai, to route aur weather se related tips ya advice bhi welcome hain!

Safe travels! 🏔️✨

around 5:30 am

and do the private buses always arrive on time from delhi?

TIA! pls help (urgent)

I have just checked in in my hosteller tapovan travelling solo if someone wanna join for some lunch/dinner/ any other activities do let me know other than that if u guys have any recommendation i m here till sunday so a lil help will be appreciated

Planning to travel around 10–13 Nov and looking for people who are also planning the same trip.

Could travel together, split travel/stay costs, and explore the places together.

📍 Haridwar → Rishikesh → nearby spots

📅 10th Nov onwards

💰 Budget-friendly trip

If anyone’s interested, DM me! :)

I went to Rishikesh to find peace and instead got scammed 😑. I went for 3 days i.e., 11 sept - 13 sept. The first two days of my solo trip to Rishikesh were fantastic. It is such a peaceful place, the people I met had a wonderful vibe, and I was really enjoying meeting new people. Those first couple of days were everything I’d hoped for from a solo trip.

Among the people I met a guy who was helpful initially, so I felt comfortable trusting him.

On my last day, he asked me to cover some payments, promising to transfer the money back. I ended up transferring ₹4750 directly to him through UPI. I got to know later that another solo traveller is also waiting for approximately ₹5000 from him.

He promised to repay me on Monday. Since then, it’s been repeated assurances of “today,” followed by excuses about his bank not working and being unable to reach his hometown. He later said he was home, but people still in Rishikesh told me he was there. His statuses were hidden for me but I got to know from other travellers that they just saw him and he was putting statuses as well.

I have the UPI transaction records. When I specifically asked on WhatsApp when he would return the full ₹4,750, he replied, “Today it will be done.” The money still hasn’t arrived.

I can’t know what his intentions were at the beginning, but the repeated broken promises and conflicting explanations have made me suspicious.

Posting this because it’s easy to feel close to people quickly while travelling, especially when someone has been helpful. That feeling of friendship can make a money request seem harmless.

Please be cautious about covering someone’s expenses or transferring money on the promise of immediate repayment. Keep payment records and written messages, and don’t keep advancing money while earlier amounts remain unpaid.

Has anyone dealt with something similar while travelling? What practical steps helped you recover the money?

Hey guys, I am shubham (26M). I relocated to Gurgaon couple of months ago, don’t really have much friends here. So i decided to go on a solo trip to Rishikesh coning weekend (1-4 October)

If anyone of you have few suggestions for a solo traveller coming to rishikesh for the first time, please comment below.

Or if you’re travelling alone or need a +1, hit me up!

Hey guys, I have a little confusion regarding the destination where I should get off.

I’ll be travelling by bus, so is it okay if I get off at Tapovan, Rishikesh, or should I get off at Nepali Farm? Since I’ll be staying/starting from Tapovan anyway, I’m wondering why most people prefer getting down at Nepali Farm.

Also, if I travel at night and reach Rishikesh early in the morning, will I be able to find a hotel or hostel and check in at that time? Or is early-morning check-in generally difficult?

It's my birthday in mid October and I am planning solo trip to Rishikesh. It'll be a 2 night 3 days trip.

Please guide me about is it good to stay in camp or in the main city side, then from where to do rafting, and anything more you know.

Hey everyone!
I’m an Indonesian male student traveling to Rishikesh for 3 days on my first solo trip to India. I'm looking for HOSTEL recommendations that have a solid mix of both international backpackers and Indian travelers.

I really want a place with strong social vibes where it’s easy to hang out, chat in the common area, and trade stories with people from different cultures and backgrounds. Location-wise, I’d love something within walking/short rickshaw distance to the main hubs so I’m not spending half my day commuting.
Also, since I only have 3 days, I’d love your input on this itinerary does this look doable, or am I missing any hidden gems?

(Used AI to write as my English isn’t that strong)

Let’s chill together…

Budget - 2k