Rishikesh Tour Packages

Bestselling Tour Packages For Rishikesh

The Rishikesh vacation packages not only provides you with the best deals but also helps you to indulge in all the adventure activities and sightseeing. Accommodate at the best hotels, attend the auspicious evening aarti, shop to your heart’s content and relish the beauty of the Yoga Capital. These tour packages for Rishikesh, therefore, include a detailed itinerary which provides all sorts of facilities to the travelers. Apart from sightseeing, and outdoor activities, these itineraries also include comfortable accommodations, and local transfers so that travelers are treated to utmost comfort. Our travel experts specially design these itineraries so that tourists can enjoy a planned, and organized vacation.

7 Best Places to Visit in Rishikesh

Following are the tourist’s spots, one must ensure in their Rishikesh packages

1. Ram Jhula & Laxman Jhula

What’s Special: Swarg Ashram with Shivananda Ashram area.

Nearby Attractions: Sivananda Ashram, Bharat Mandir

Built-In: 1986

Distance From City Center: 2.7 km

Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula are 450 feet long iron suspended bridges, also known as ‘the swinging bridge’. Nearly 4 km away from Rishikesh railway station, these swings are famous pilgrim spots. One can also visit the Trayambakeshwar temple, Ram temple and laxman temple, located in the vicinity. Also, holiday tour packages for Rishikesh provide you guided sightseeing for the tour.

2. Neelkanth Mahadev Temple

What’s Special: Dedicated to Neelkanth

Timings: 5 AM to 6 PM

Distance From City Center: 25.3 km

One of the most sacred Shiva shrines in India, Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is situated at 1670 metres in Sylvan forest. The tomb inside the temple, depicts the Samudra Manthan which attracts thousands of tourists.

3. Neer Garh Waterfall

What’s Special: Scenic Beauty

Nearby Attractions: Kriya Yoga Ashram

Timings: 8 AM to 6 PM

Entry Fees: Free

Distance From City Center: 7.9 km

Transportation Options: Walking, Taxi, Car

Merely two kilometres from laxman Jhula, Neer Garh Waterfall will surely entice you with its mesmerizing beauty. If you love photography, don't dare to miss this waterfall!

4. Jumpin Heights

What’s Special: Adventure Activity

Nearby Attractions: Triveni Ghat

Timings: 9:30 AM to 4 PM

Distance From City Center: 21.1 Km

Transportation Options: Cab

If you love adventure then don't forget to visit one of the most popular spots of Rishikesh, Jumpin Heights. It offers numerous activities such as bungee jumping, flying fox, giant swings and a lot more.

5. Swarg Ashram

What’s Special: Oldest Yoda Ashrams in Rishikesh

Nearby Attractions: Ran Jhula, Geeta Vhawan

Entry Fees: INR 100

Timings: 9 AM to 8 PM

Distance From City Center: 13.9 km

Transportation Options: Cab

If you are interested in meditation then Swarg Ashram, the oldest ashram of India, can be a good stop! Its located in isolated river bank and one can admire the panoramic and mystic beauty of Rishikesh here.

6. Gita Bhawan

What’s Special: One of the ancient shrine complexes in Rishikesh

Nearby Attractions: Triveni Ghat, Neer Garh Waterfalls

Entry Fees: Free

Timings: 7 AM to 9 PM

Distance From City Center: 14.4 km

Transportation Options: Bus, Cab

Gita Bhawan is a huge complex located on the banks of the Ganga River in the foothills of the Himalayas. The place is also famous as Guru Shri Ram Daasji and is a famous ashram in Rishikesh. The ashram is a famous Hindu institution as it is home to sacred book Geeta. The Bhavan is visited by many people for religious purposes as well as by tourists. Each year Hindu pilgrimages come here to take a holy bath in the river Ganga.

7. Triveni Ghat

What’s Special: Sacred Ghat

Nearby Attractions: Gita Bhawan

Entry Fees: Free

Timings: 5 AM to 6 PM

Distance From City Center: 600 m

Transportation Options: Bus, Cab

Another popular place to visit in Rishikesh is Triveni Ghat. It is situated on the banks of the sacred river Ganga and is the biggest ghat in Rishikesh where you can witness Maha Aarti every day in the evening. Triveni Ghat plays an important role in Hindu mythology as the place has been talked about in religious books such as Mahabharat and Ramayan. The Ghat is popular for holy dips and devotees from all over the world come here and make offerings to the river.

Best Way to Reach Rishikesh

Rishikesh, the gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas is well-connected to the major cities of India. Following are the travel options available to reach Rishikesh

By Air

The nearest airport to Rishikesh is Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun which is 35 kilometre away from Rishikesh. Numerous airlines such as Air India, Spice Jet, Jet Airways, and IndiGo have daily flights for Jolly Grant Airport from Delhi. The runway of the airport is being extended further and soon the airport will be connected to other states as well! The second nearest airport to Rishikesh is in New Delhi. If you are coming by air, check for our cab transfers included in the Rishikesh vacation packages.

By Train

Rishikesh railway station is connected to Haridwar but welcomes only three trains daily. However, Haridwar is well-connected to the entire peninsula and attracts travellers and pilgrims from across the world. If you are planning a Rishesh Tour and willing to travel via train, then it's recommended to deboard the train at Haridwar and take an auto rickshaw or bus to Rishikesh.

By Bus

There are numerous buses for Rishikesh from Delhi and other metropolitan cities. A bus journey from Delhi will take about 5-7 hours, depending on the traffic. Its recommended to take a late night bus from Delhi which will drop you at Rishikesh by 6-7 am.

By Car

If you enjoy long drives then travelling to Rishikesh via car or taxi could be exciting for you. Departing early morning from Delhi will make you reach Rishikesh before lunchtime.

When To Make A Run For Rishikesh?

The best season to visit Rishikesh is the winter season, which is ideal for rafting and other water sports activities. However, a favorable climate prevails throughout the year. If one wants to enjoy a peaceful vacation then book our Rishikesh holiday tour packages in the month of March through June. Usually, the place is deserted in these months due to the summer season. July to September would be an ideal season for all the monsoon lovers to enjoy the showers. However, river rafting in Rishikesh is closed in the monsoon season. The best time to enjoy whitewater rafting and bungee jumping is from October through May. During this period, nature lovers can also enjoy hiking, camping, swimming, jungle treks, and other activities.

Tour packages to this pilgrimage town are booked throughout the year by the travelers. The package comes along with a comprehensive Rishikesh Itinerary that explains the holidaymakers regarding their schedule of Rishikesh. These detailed tour itineraries are specially designed by our travel experts to ensure a planned, organized, and hassle-free vacation. Hence, one can travel worry-free by booking these Rishikesh packages which include such wonderful itineraries that cater to all the needs and requirements of the travelers. Rishikesh packages, thus, can be said to be great healers of the brunt of time and stress that any normal person these days has. When one needs to get away from it all, Rishikesh is the answer to every traveler's prayers. Tour packages for Rishikesh are unique in their completed ness, with nature walks, river rafting trips, short treks into the deep forests, and of course, soulful little get togethers along blazing bonfires and a chilly weather. So if you’re planning a trip to Rishikesh, then get ready to indulge into some fascinating experiences revolving around adventure, sightseeing, and solace.