Serene Day in Rishikesh

Day 1: Tranquil Retreat

Rishikesh, India

7:00AM

Breakfast at Parmarth Niketan Ashram

Start your day with a peaceful vegetarian breakfast at Parmarth Niketan Ashram, surrounded by the serene Ganges river.
Head east on Swarg Ashram Road towards Muni Ki Reti, then turn right to reach the ashram.
INR 200, 1 hour

9:00AM

Visit Beatles Ashram

Explore the abandoned ashram where The Beatles once stayed, adorned with graffiti art and a tranquil atmosphere amidst nature.
Take a short taxi ride to the ashram located near the eastern bank of the Ganges.
INR 150, 1.5 hours

12:00PM

Lunch at a Local Café

Try some local Indian cuisine at a nearby cafe to refuel for the rest of the day.
Explore the area near the ashram to find a cafe that suits your taste.
INR 300, 1 hour

2:00PM

Visit Ram Jhula

Walk across the iconic suspension bridge, Ram Jhula, offering beautiful views of the river and surrounding mountains.
Walk west from the cafe towards the Ganges to reach Ram Jhula.
Free, 1 hour

4:00PM

Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat

Witness the mesmerising Ganga Aarti ceremony at Triveni Ghat, where priests perform rituals with fire, chanting, and lamps against the backdrop of the sacred river.
Take a taxi or walk south from Ram Jhula towards Triveni Ghat.
Free, 1.5 hours
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