Rishikesh Itinerary

Planning a Rishikesh itinerary can be exciting because the city has so many amazing places to visit. From river rafting and camping to temples, waterfalls, cafes, yoga, and the famous Ganga Aarti, there is a lot to explore. While it is impossible to see everything in just 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 days, we have created the best Rishikesh itineraries to help you make the most of your trip.

Rishikesh 1 Day Itinerary

Morning (7:30 AM – 10:00 AM)

  • Have breakfast at Rajasthani Hotel or Chotiwala Restaurant.
  • Rent a scooty to explore Rishikesh.
  • Estimated Cost: ₹500–₹900

Afternoon (10:00 AM – 3:00 PM)

  • Enjoy river rafting or other adventure activities at Shivpuri.
  • Have lunch at a riverside café after your adventure.

Evening (3:00 PM – 7:00 PM)

  • Visit Lakshman Jhula, Ram Jhula, Parmarth Niketan, and Janki Setu.
  • Explore the local market
  • Attend the Ganga Aarti

Night (7:30 PM onwards)

  • Enjoy dinner at Chotiwala Restaurant or a café in Tapovan.
  • Stay overnight in Tapovan or Shivpuri.

Rishikesh 1 Day Itinerary Cost

ExpenseEstimated Cost
Food & Drinks₹600
River Rafting / Adventure Activities₹1,000
Scooty Rental₹500
Fuel / Petrol₹300
Hotel Stay (Optional)₹1500
Shopping & Miscellaneous₹1500
*Note: This is an estimated budget for 1 people. Your total cost may vary depending on the hotel you choose, the adventure activities you book, and your shopping expenses.*

Rishikesh Itinerary 2 Days

DAY-1 (Adventure)

Morning

  • Breakfast (7:30 AM – 8:15 AM) – Rajasthani Hotel / Chotiwala
  • Rent a Scooty (8:30 AM)
  • Reach Shivpuri & prepare for adventure (9:00 AM)
  • River Rafting (9:30 AM – 12:00 PM)

Afternoon

  • Return from Rafting & Freshen Up (12:30 PM)
  • Lunch (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM)
  • Visit Neer Waterfall (2:00 PM – 3:00 PM)

Evening

  • Visit Lakshman Jhula & Ram Jhula (4:00 PM)
  • Explore Tapovan Market & Cafes (5:00 PM)
  • Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan (6:00 PM)

Night

  • Dinner at Tapovan Cafe / Local Restaurant (8:00 PM)
  • Walk around Tapovan area (9:00 PM)
  • Overnight Stay in Rishikesh (10:00 PM)

Day 2 (Explore Rishikesh)

Morning

  • (8:00 AM – 9:00 AM) Breakfast
  • (9:30 AM – 11:00 AM) Visit Beatles Ashram
  • (11:00 AM – 11:30 AM) Walk along the Ganga River

Afternoon

  • Lunch (12:30 PM – 1:30 PM)
  • Visit Trayambakeshwar Temple (2:00 PM – 2:45 PM)
  • Visit Bhootnath Temple (2:45 PM – 3:30 PM)
  • Visit ISKCON Rishikesh (3:30 PM – 4:15 PM)
  • Explore the Local Market (4:15 PM – 5:30 PM)

Evening

  • Visit a Café in Tapovan (5:00 PM – 6:30 PM)
  • Watch the Sunset by the Ganga (6:30 PM – 7:00 PM)

Night

  • Dinner (7:30 PM – 8:30 PM)
  • Departure or Overnight Stay

Rishikesh 2 Day Itinerary Cost

ExpenseEstimated Cost
Food & Drinks₹1200
River Rafting / Adventure Activities₹1,000
Scooty Rental₹500- ₹800(1day)
Fuel / Petrol₹600
Hotel Stay (Optional)₹2000
Shopping & Miscellaneous₹2000
*Note: This is an estimated budget for 1 people. Your total cost may vary depending on the hotel you choose, the adventure activities you book, and your shopping expenses.*

Rishikesh Itinerary 3 Days

Day 1 (Adventure)

Morning

  • Breakfast (7:30 AM – 8:30 AM)
  • Rent a Scooty (8:30 AM)
  • River Rafting (9:30 AM – 12:00 PM)

Afternoon

  • Lunch (12:30 PM – 1:30 PM)
  • Check-in to Shivpuri Camp (2:00 PM)
  • Relax by the Riverside (3:00 PM)

Evening

  • Camp Activities (5:00 PM)
  • Bonfire & Music (7:00 PM)

Night

  • Dinner at Camp (8:30 PM)
  • Overnight Stay in Shivpuri Camp

Day 2 (Explore Shivpuri)

Morning

  • Breakfast (8:00 AM – 9:00 AM)
  • Visit Vashishta Gufa (9:30 AM – 10:30 AM)
  • Visit Sirasu Beach (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

Afternoon

  • Lunch (12:30 PM – 1:30 PM)
  • Visit Shivpuri (Goa Beach) (2:00 PM – 3:30 PM)
  • Explore Photography Viewpoints (3:30 PM – 4:30 PM)

Evening

  • Check-in to Hotel in Rishikesh (5:30 PM)
  • Visit a Café in Tapovan (6:30 PM)

Night

  • Dinner (8:00 PM)
  • Overnight Stay in Rishikesh

Day 3 – Explore Rishikesh

Morning

  • Breakfast (8:00 AM – 9:00 AM)
  • Visit Neer Waterfall (9:30 AM – 11:30 AM)

Afternoon

  • Lunch (12:30 PM – 1:30 PM)
  • Visit Lakshman Jhula
  • Visit Ram Jhula
  • Explore the Local Market

Evening

  • Attend Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan (6:00 PM)

Night

  • Departure or Overnight
  • StayDinner (7:30 PM)

Rishikesh Itinerary 3 Days Cost

ExpenseEstimated Cost
Food & Drinks₹2000
River Rafting / Adventure Activities₹1,000
Scooty Rental₹500- ₹800(1day)
Fuel / Petrol₹1200
Hotel Stay (Optional)₹2500
Shopping & Miscellaneous₹3000
*Note: This is an estimated budget for 1 people. Your total cost may vary depending on the hotel you choose, the adventure activities you book, and your shopping expenses.*

FAQs About Rishikesh Itinerary

  • Lakshman Jhula
  • Ram Jhula
  • Parmarth Niketan (Ganga Aarti)
  • Neer Waterfall
  • Beatles Ashram
  • Vashishta Gufa
  • Kunjapuri Devi Temple
  • Trayambakeshwar Temple
  • Neelkanth Mahadev
  • Temple Devprayag

These places can be comfortably covered in a 2 to 4-day Rishikesh itinerary, depending on your travel style and the activities you choose.

A perfect Rishikesh sightseeing itinerary includes a mix of famous temples, nature spots, adventure activities, and peaceful places. You can explore these places based on your trip duration:

Day 1:

  • River Rafting in Shivpuri
  • Neer Waterfall
  • Lakshman Jhula
  • Ram Jhula
  • Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan

Day 2:

  • Beatles Ashram
  • Vashishta Gufa
  • Sirasu Beach
  • 13 Manzil Temple
  • Tapovan Cafes & Local Market

Day 3:

  • Kunjapuri Devi Temple (Sunrise View)
  • Neelkanth Mahadev Temple
  • Devprayag (Sangam View)

This Rishikesh sightseeing itinerary covers adventure, spirituality, nature, and the best photography spots, making it ideal for first-time visitors.

Planning a Rishikesh tour itinerary depends on your travel days, interests, and budget. We will help you create the best itinerary plan covering adventure activities, sightseeing places, waterfalls, temples, cafes, and famous attractions of Rishikesh.

Whether you are planning a 1-day, 2-day, or 3-day Rishikesh trip, we provide a well-planned itinerary to make your journey comfortable and memorable.

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