Do not miss

Important places to visit in and around Rishikesh.

Use this list to plan your stay area, daily route, and how much time to keep free between visits.

Triveni Ghat

Central riverfront for Ganga Aarti, morning walks, temples, and local market access.

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Parmarth Niketan

Well-known ashram area near the Ganga, often visited for spiritual atmosphere and evening aarti.

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Beatles Ashram

A forested, art-filled ashram site linked to the Beatles' 1968 Rishikesh stay.

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Neer Garh Waterfall

A popular nature stop near Tapovan for short walks, seasonal water flow, and hill views.

Stay near Tapovan

Neelkanth Mahadev Temple

A revered Shiva temple outside town, usually planned as a half-day visit with transport.

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Ram Jhula and Janki Setu

Useful river-crossing zones for views, ashram walks, cafes, and photography. Check current bridge access locally.

Build a day plan

For a short weekend

Stay around Tapovan or Muni Ki Reti. Keep one adventure activity, one aarti evening, and one slow cafe or river walk block.

For families and seniors

Stay closer to Triveni Ghat or central Rishikesh if easy transport and fewer steep walks matter more than cafe access.