Morning: Visit the historic Red Fort and explore its beautiful architecture.
Afternoon: Head over to India Gate, a war memorial that offers a panoramic view of the city and a great place for picnic.
Evening: End the day with a visit to the Lotus Temple, a beautiful temple shaped like a lotus flower and enjoy the peace and calmness around the temple premises.
Morning: Take a dip in the holy Ganges river at Har Ki Pauri Ghat, an important pilgrimage site for Hindus and enjoy the beautiful views of the river.
Afternoon: Visit the Mansa Devi temple dedicated to goddess Mansa and take a cable car ride to the temple located on top of a hill.
Evening: Attend the Ganga Aarti ceremony held at Har Ki Pauri Ghat every evening, a spiritual experience where people gather to pay homage to the river Ganges.
Morning: Enjoy the scenic beauty of Rishikesh and visit the Triveni Ghat, a confluence of three rivers and take a holy dip in the river.
Afternoon: Head over to the Beatles Ashram, an abandoned ashram that was once visited by the Beatles and explore the beautiful graffiti and paintings on the walls.
Evening: Attend the Ganga Aarti ceremony held at Parmarth Niketan Ashram, a spiritual experience that should not be missed.
Other local attractions that can be considered are Neer Garh Waterfall and Rajaji National Park.
Side trip to Mussoorie, a beautiful hill station located 33 miles from Rishikesh is also highly recommended.
To maximize the fun, plan the trip in February for the International Yoga Festival held in Rishikesh.