Rishikesh Tour Packages

Best Time to Visit: Rishikesh experiences mild weather for most of the year. March to June is warm, perfect for river rafting and outdoor activities. July to September brings monsoonal rains that make the area lush but can disrupt treks. October to February is cool, ideal for yoga retreats and spiritual exploration.

Top Destinations:
Haridwar: Ganga Aarti, temples, cultural landmarks
Mussoorie: Hill station charm, scenic beauty, waterfalls
Dehradun: Temples, caves, scenic views
Auli: Skiing, adventure sports, scenic beauty

Ideal Trip Duration:
2-3 days: Rishikesh and Haridwar for a quick spiritual and adventure trip
4-5 days: Add Mussoorie for a combination of spirituality and hill station charm
6-7 days: Combine Auli or Haridwar for a comprehensive spiritual, adventure, and hill station tour Situated in the foothills of the Himalayas, Rishikesh is a city often called the “Gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas,” renowned for being a major yoga centre all around the globe. Home to numerous temples and ashrams, yoga and wellness establishments, cascading waterfalls and lush greenery, Rishikesh is also popular for its adventure activities. Holidify has a plethora of Rishikesh tour packages that are suitable for all kinds of travellers.

Make sure to visit the establishment that heavily contributed to Rishikesh becoming a world-famous tourist destination, i.e, the Beatles Ashram or Chaurasi Kuti, where the band stayed and wrote songs. Rishikesh is also known for other ashrams like the Omkarananda Ashram, Andhra Ashram and Madhuban Ashram. Don’t forget to add Ragunath Temple, Tera Manzil Temple and Geeta Bhawan to your itinerary!

A sight to see is the Ram Jhula, a suspension bridge that connects Shivananda Nagar to Swarg Ashram and even the Lakshman Jula connecting Tapovan to Jonk. To experience why Rishikesh is a holy destination, attend the Ganga Aarti held at dusk; it is an unforgettable experience, with the floating diyas, temple bells, and mantras being chanted.

Your trip to Rishikesh mustn't exclude a visit to its gushing waterfalls like the Neer Garh Waterfall and Himshail Waterfalls. What’s more, being a yoga capital, it is known for its yoga and wellness centres like the Anand Prakash Ashram, Himalayan Yog Ashram. Head over to Vashishta Gufa to see where sage Vashishtha, son of Lord Brahma meditated.

Rishikesh is the perfect destination for adventure activities like river rafting, cliff jumping at the lower Brahmapuri Stretch, flying fox, camping, rock climbing, kayaking, mountain biking, trekking to the Kuari Pass etc. The best time to visit the city is between September and June and in November.

Rishikesh tour packages often include nearby destinations like Haridwar, Mussoorie, and Nainital to give you a real slice of Uttarakhand. Called the “Gateway to God,” Haridwar is a pilgrimage town synonymous with the Ganga Aarti, Chandi Devi Temple, Vaishno Devi Temple etc. It is also one of the four pilgrimage sites to host the Kumbh Mela every twelve years.

Visit Mussoorie to lose yourself in its natural bounty comprising waterfalls like the Kempty Falls and Bhatta Falls, the breathtaking Cloud’s End, Lal Tibba and Happy Valley. Nainital, the “City of Lakes” is a paradise for nature lovers with serene lakes like Naini Lake, colonial structures like Gurney House and Governor’s House, the Himalayan Viewpoint, Naina Peak etc.

Whether you are planning a trip with friends or with family, Holidify has you covered with its diverse range of Rishikesh tour packages that are fully customisable and affordable! (Read More)