Start your day with a spicy and flavourful breakfast of Kolhapuri Misal Pav, a popular local dish made with sprouted moth beans, served with spicy gravy, farsan, chopped onions, and lemon wedges.
Visit the Panchganga Ghat, a holy site located at the confluence of five rivers, where you can take a dip in the holy waters and offer prayers to Lord Shiva.
Enjoy a traditional Rajasthani Thali for lunch, which includes a variety of vegetarian dishes like dal baati churma, gatte ki sabzi, and ker sangri, along with rice, roti, and papad.
Explore the Beatles Ashram, also known as the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ashram, where the famous British band once stayed and composed music. The ashram is now a popular tourist attraction covered in graffiti and street art.
Visit the iconic Lakshman Jhula, a suspension bridge over the Ganges river, which is believed to be the spot where Lord Rama's brother Lakshman crossed the river on a jute rope.
End your day with a delicious street food dinner at Chaat Bazaar, known for its spicy and tangy chaat dishes like golgappa, papdi chaat, and aloo tikki.
If you have time, you can also visit the Triveni Ghat, a popular bathing ghat on the Ganges river, and attend the evening aarti ceremony. For a side trip, you can plan a visit to the Rajaji National Park, which is known for its wildlife, including tigers, leopards, and elephants. To maximize your fun, you can also try adventure activities like river rafting, bungee jumping, and zip lining in Rishikesh. Don't forget to try the local sweets like bal mithai and singhori for dessert!