What to do and see in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand: The Best Walking Tours

August 25, 2021 Randal Brittian

The holy city of Rishikesh, in the base of the Himalayas, holds deep cultural and spiritual significance for local Hindus. Sacred rivers and mountains set the scene for yoga and reflective hikes, and rafting here is an absolute must. The Beatles got in touch with their Eastern spiritual side here, writing several songs during a 1968 stint at a local ashram.
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1. Neer Waterfalls & Village Hike in Rishikesh

Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India Rishikesh Day Tour
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Neer Gaddu Waterfall is a famous waterfall for a small trek. The water flowing from natural rocky cliffs tempts the visitors to take a cool dip in the narrow stream. The trekking to the waterfall is an adventurous activity as it involves walking through the jungle on narrow trails. This is a beautiful waterfall and is extremely refreshing to stand near the waterfall. There are two bridges on the waterfall and few resting stops. Butterflies of different species are seen fluttering around the wildflowers, adding beauty to this wonderful spot. Water, soft drinks, noodles, and tea are available here in small shops. It is a mix of ascent treks and trails along the bank of the Ganges to reach up Neergaddu Waterfall. After having fun in crystal clear waterfalls, you climb up more to visit a village to see the local lifestyle and Himalayan culture and you get a chance to talk to them meet, have a tea with them, then get back to Rishikesh.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Private tour, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected), Transportation to/from attractions

Reviewed By sparshb123

Superb experience right from the booking process to the actual day of the tour. The team was highly professional. Om Prakash, my tour guide was very patient with all the questions I threw at him and his knowledge of the history of the ashram was incredible. He went out of his way to make my visit a very comfortable and enjoyable one. WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO ALL

2. An Immersion into the Evening Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh

Ram Jhula Bridge, Yoga Village - Jonk, Ram Jhula, Swarg Ashram, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249304, India Rishikesh Day Tour
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Ganga Aarti is a special evening Hindu ritual that is being done here to pay a tribute to a holy river Ganges. And, this ritual is famous as Ganga Aarti which happens twice in a day, in the morning and in the evening, Now, this ritual ( Ganga Aarti ) happens at three places at the same time in Rishikesh namely Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Triveni Ghat, and Shtrudhan Ghat near to Ramjhula Parking area. But you take a part of this ritual at Parmarth Niketan Ganga Aarti that starts around 05:00 PM and lasts for 45 minutes, is followed by the chanting of Mantra ( Hanuman Chalisa ) sacred fire, essential oil, incense sticks etc.and medicinal herbs as purifying agents. The Aarti is performed by a group of Brahmins students, who are getting religious education. They make it happen each evening around 5:00 PM. And, anyone can take part in this ritual by giving a donation to Ashram. 

Inclusions: Bottled water, Local guide, Private tour

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Reviewed By sparshb123

Superb experience right from the booking process to the actual day of the tour. The team was highly professional. Om Prakash, my tour guide was very patient with all the questions I threw at him and his knowledge of the history of the ashram was incredible. He went out of his way to make my visit a very comfortable and enjoyable one. WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO ALL

3. Kunjapuri Temple Sunrise view Trek Along Snow Capped Himalayas View

Kunjapuri Temple Moun, Maun, Uttarakhand 249199, India Rishikesh Day Tour
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Kunjapuri Temple Sunrise Trek is the best adventure & spiritual activity nearby Rishikesh in the Himalaya. It gives a marvelous mountains sunrise view with visibility of some sacred peaks of Himalaya, namely Neelkanth Peak, Bandar Punch Peak, Yamunotri range of mountains, etc. including the Himalayan village walks, local Himalayan lifestyle, livestock encounters you while trekking & You trek back through biggest waterfalls of Rishikesh is called Neer Waterfalls. Kunjapuri is supposed to be a protector of Kunja Village, a mountaintop temple perched at an elevation of 1650 meter at a distance of 30 km from Rishikesh in the Himalaya. Neer Gaddu Waterfall is a famous waterfall for a small Trek. The water flowing from natural rocky cliffs tempts the visitors to take a cool dip in the narrow stream.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax), Local taxes, Private transportation

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Lunch, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Reviewed By sparshb123

Superb experience right from the booking process to the actual day of the tour. The team was highly professional. Om Prakash, my tour guide was very patient with all the questions I threw at him and his knowledge of the history of the ashram was incredible. He went out of his way to make my visit a very comfortable and enjoyable one. WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO ALL

4. Rishikesh Walking Tour

Trayambakeshwar Temple, Laxman Jhoola, Laxman Jhula, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249302, India Yo Tours
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Experience authentic Rishikesh on this amazing walking tour of the old town with our fun and entertaining storytellers specially trained by Yo Tours™. This walking tour will give you a great induction of the city, you will listen to wonderful stories about the city, its history and people, you will learn about its vibrant culture, fun facts and must do things in the city. Yo Tours follow a unique style of ‘infotainment’ to ensure that you enjoy the tour and don't get bored, irrespective of whether you love history or not, this walking tour will be a unique, fun and memorable experience for you. Many of our guests say that "the walking tour with Yo Tours™ was the highlight of their visit to the city".

Inclusions: 1. Friendly storyteller who can speak English & Hindi, highly trained by Yo Tours, 2. Great local tips and recommendations to save money and to explore the best of the city., 3. Access to hidden lanes and places., 4. Great conversations and interesting stories

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified

Reviewed By Ramraj900

I enjoyed the Boat Ride in the Lake.Being there in the peace with stunning view was breathtaking.Even the walk on the Ghats was one of a kind experience.

5. Guided Night Walking Tour in Rishikesh - Explore the best nightlife with a local

Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Main Market Road, Near, Ram Jhula, Swarg Ashram, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249304, India Yo Tours Rishikesh
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Our idea of a good night has always been having a lovely meal and a proper conversation. Rishilesh is a beautiful city during the day, yet it is even more beautiful at night. Come and join us on this amazing and completely off beat experience of Rishilesh at night. Experience the urban side of city on this walk, visit local popular hangout places, most prominent, beautiful monuments, ancient and modern buildings and old streets in the beautiful night view of the Rishilesh city. Yo Tours follow a unique style of ‘infotainment’ to ensure that you enjoy the tour and don't get bored, irrespective of whether you love history or not, this walking tour will be a unique, fun and memorable experience for you. Many of our guests say that "the walking tour with Yo Tours™ was the highlight of their visit to the city".

Inclusions: 1. Friendly Storyteller, 2. Great local tips and recommendations, 4. Great conversations with stories that you can't find on the internet

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By MondoRock

Great tour on our first full day in rishikesh starting early to beat the crowds. Deejay was very knowledgeable of all things spiritual, mystical and some yogic also. He lead us around two temples and explained the deities, then we sat by the ganga and enjoyed Pranayama to ease the mind. He explained with confidence, the difference between all three above and also about his opinions on his own spirituality and health. Very insightful, and an opportunity to broaden the mind woth new perspective.

6. Guided Ashram Tour in Rishikesh with a local - 2 Hours Walking Tour

Road to Ram Jhula, Rd to Ram Jhula, Ganga Vatika, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249137, India Yo Tours Rishikesh
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Rishikesh act as a magnet for spiritual seekers and it considered as the ‘Yoga Capital of the World’, with masses of ashrams and all kinds of yoga and meditation classes. 1. the Visit ashrams (centers for spiritual studies) line the eastern bank around Swarg Ashram, a traffic-free and vegetarian enclave in Rishikesh. 2. In this tour you will learn about city, culture, hindu religion, temples, ashrams and holy river ganga. 3. Learn about ancient Yogic culture in its true sense, listen to heart warming stories, which help you understand the current day Rishikesh and the life here. 4. Our friendly storytellers will ensure that this a fun, enjoyable and unforgettable experience for you to remember for life.

Inclusions: Friendly Storyteller/Guide, highly trained by Yo Tours., Great conversations to explore religious aspect, beliefs and local importance

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By ifromm76

I took a night walking tour of Rishikesh with Djay. I'm a solo female tourist and always felt safe and treated with politeness by my guide. He even dropped me off at the hotel after the tour was over. He showed me the main religous sights in Rishikesh and openly discussed religious rituals with me. I highly recommend this tour. Djay is a great guide.

7. Chardham Yatra Package from Haridwar

Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India ShrineYatra.Com
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Chardham Yatra from Haridwar usually attractive tour package which is completely 9 night 10 days. Haridwar is known for "Gateway of God" for Chardham Yatra. Generally, Char Dham Starts from There because Haridwar is well connected by Rail or Road from Various cities.

Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Hotel Rooms on Double/Triple Bed

Exclusions: Lunch does not include in Package., Anything not mentioned under ‘Package Inclusions’

8. 23-Day Private Backpacker Adventure Across India

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Are you on a small budget? Organizing a trip to India and traveling alone overwhelms you? No problem! This trip includes almost everything India has to offer: trekking in the Himalayas, living in a yoga ashram on the holy Ganges, camel safari through the desert, cooking classes, visits of lively markets, houseboat tour on the backwaters, hike through tea and spices and finally a few relaxing days on the beach! You will be received at the Delhi airport by our experienced tour guide and for the first two weeks, you will travel with him through northern India. Your guide not only familiarizes you with Indian customs but also gives you some insider tips about the people and culture of India. You will spend the last week in Kerala. During this Kerala round trip in a vehicle and with a driver you will visit the Westernghats with tea plantations, do a houseboat tour in the backwaters, take a hike through the spice forests stroll through the small alleys of Fort Kochi and relax at a beach.

Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, mentioned accommodation, mentioned transportation, Activities that are not in the exclusions section, Guide until the day 16, Private Transportation in Car in Kerala

Exclusions: The Beatles Ashram entrance fee (500 rupees), Taj Mahal entrance fee (1300 rupees), Mehrangarh Fort entrance fee (300 rupees), Tea Museum entrance fee (200 rupees), Green Field Spices and Herbal Garden entrance fee (100 rupees), Optional Massage (1000 rs), optional Paragliding (3000 rs)

Reviewed By stefan_4711081518902

We travelled in February 2020 just before the whole world went into corona lockdown. Our trip announced as multi adventure tour has fully fulfilled all the promises made upfront and much more. We took airplanes, buses, bikes, boats and also made a lot of walks - even this was a nice adventure. Specially at the three days biking through Rajasthans landscape we saw people living on the farms, working on their fields, a school from inside, marriages and much more. In the cities we saw many cultural highlights, all the colors of the markets and people and even had a lot of of fun with the nice group of people we travelled with. Sarah and her team from Chalo made these weeks to a wonderful experience - not only the tourists view was shown but also a view of the real life in India with all the nice things but not ignoring the problems and issues they have to deal with. It was our 2nd trip to India, and this trip was much better than the 1st one organized by another company (and we saw the tigers!). We would always book another trip with Sarah to experience new India adventures.

9. Rishikesh Haridwar Same Day Tour from Delhi

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• See the highlights of the holy cities Rishikesh and Haridwar in same day. • Private tour. • Private round-trip transportation eliminates the need for a rental car • Plenty of time to ask questions about the holy sites and ritual.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Fuel surcharge, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle

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Reviewed By sanyogg2020

Everything was just awesome.The place was very neat and clean.The overall trip was amazing as suggested by trip advisor.

10. Experience Spiritual Culture in Rishikesh with a local - A Unique Walking Tour

Sita Ram Dham, Tapovan, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249137, India Yo Tours Rishikesh
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This experience is one of its kind which is designed to elevate your spiritual journey. Explore the historic and famous temples in and around city to enhance your travel experience, this walk is not to be missed if you want to enjoy religious aspect of Rishikesh in its true sense. Learn about ancient Yogic culture, Indian traditions, importance of spirituality in its true sense. Walk on the narrow alleys of temples and watch from the eye of a native, their prime importance in local, you can take away the blessings and the glistening essence of the place for a lifetime. These magnificent temples are great symbol of religious faith and belief and source of ultimate harmony of the state. You shall be more than amazed at visiting some of the temple.

Inclusions: Friendly Storyteller/Guide, highly trained by Yo Tours., One Hot Beverage and local Prasad, Great conversations to explore religious aspect, beliefs and local importance

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By ifromm76

I took a night walking tour of Rishikesh with Djay. I'm a solo female tourist and always felt safe and treated with politeness by my guide. He even dropped me off at the hotel after the tour was over. He showed me the main religous sights in Rishikesh and openly discussed religious rituals with me. I highly recommend this tour. Djay is a great guide.

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