Three Days Family-Friendly Itinerary for Rishikesh

  1. Day 1: Visit Triveni Ghat
    20 minutes (6.7 km) from Rishikesh

    Triveni Ghat is one of the most popular destinations in Rishikesh, offering a spiritual experience for visitors. Here you can see pilgrims taking a dip in the Ganges while performing their evening prayers to Ganga, Shiva and the Sun. Enjoy the aarti ceremony, which is a Hindu ritual of worship that involves light and fire.

  2. Day 2: Visit The Beatles Ashram
    20 minutes (3.7 km) from Triveni Ghat

    Formerly called Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ashram, this place became a popular destination for The Beatles, who came here in 1968 to learn transcendental meditation. It showcases the creative artwork, remains of the meditation cells, and so much more. Enjoy a peaceful walk along the meditation halls while you admire the art.

  3. Day 3: Visit Rajaji Tiger Reserve
    1 hour 20 minutes (38.3 km) from The Beatles Ashram

    Rajaji National Park is home to various species of mammals, including the Bengal Tiger, Asiatic elephant, Leopard, Sloth bear and a variety of deer species making it a perfect family adventure for animal lovers. Enjoy the jeep safari ride deep into the forest and be ready to witness some exotic species in their natural habitats.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Triveni Ghat (1-2 hours, Free entry)
  • The Beatles Ashram (2-3 hours, INR 150)
  • Rajaji National Park (4-5 hours, INR 600-800 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 800-950 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you might want to try the famous river rafting or cliff jumping in the Ganges river. Visitors may also like to experience adventure activities such as ziplining, fox flying, and bungee jumping. However, if you're running out of time, you can skip the Rajaji National Park or decide to take a shorter jeep safari.

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