Rishikesh City Experience Itinerary for June 2023

  1. Day 1: Parmarth Niketan Ashram
    15 minutes (3.3 km) from Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun

    Visit Parmarth Niketan Ashram a perfect amalgamation of spirituality and nature. This ashram has remarkable spiritual energy and is situated on Rishikesh's Eastern bank of the Ganga.

  2. Day 2: The Beatles Ashram
    18 minutes (4.4 km) from Parmarth Niketan Ashram

    The Beatles Ashram, otherwise known as the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ashram, has a monumental history, primarily since the Beatles visited the location for relaxation and meditation.

  3. Day 3: Neer Garh Waterfall
    16 minutes (3.3 km) from The Beatles Ashram

    Neer Garh Waterfall is a brilliant photography destination and insight into nature's lush beauty, ideal for a day picnic and water fun.

  4. Day 4: Lakshman Jhula Bridge
    25 minutes (6.1 km) from Neer Garh Waterfall

    Lakshman Jhula is one of Rishikesh's oldest and widely known landmarks. It is a suspension bridge, which is named after Lord Ram's brother, Lakshman.

  5. Day 5: Triveni Ghat
    20 minutes (4.8 km) from Lakshman Jhula Bridge

    Head to Triveni Ghat, where three rivers merge, for the most sensational Ganga aarti (prayer ceremony) attraction attracting millions of devotees and tourists during peak seasons.

  6. Day 6: Ganga Beach
    20 minutes (4.8 km) from Triveni Ghat

    Enjoy the white sand that glistens like gold and the tranquillity of the superb Ganga shoreline. Continue to serene dips in its shallow end to various yoga and meditation centres.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Parmarth Niketan Ashram (2 hours, Free Entry)
  • The Beatles Ashram (2 hours, INR 600)
  • Neer Garh Waterfall (3 hours, INR 200)
  • Lakshman Jhula Bridge (1 hour, Free Entry)
  • Triveni Ghat (1 hour, Free Entry)
  • Ganga Beach (2 hours, Free Entry)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 800

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, you can extend your trip to explore other Rishikesh landmarks such as Ram Jhula Bridge, Rajaji National Park, Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, and Vashishta Gufa. If you have more time, you may want to hire a guide to escort you to various Spiritual centres. However, If you have limited time, drop the visit to Triveni Ghat and spend more time at The Beatles Ashram and Neer Garh Waterfall.

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