Rishikesh — Five-Day Local Itinerary

Quieter than the main ghats, used by locals for morning yoga and meditation.

💡 Bring your own mat or towel.

A 60-year-old rivalry; every local has a preference, and every pilgrim stops here.

💡 Try the Aloo Puri; it's the classic choice.

The largest ashram dining hall; hundreds of people eat in silent community.

💡 No phones, no shoes, eat all you take.

Ruined site of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's ashram; haunted with 1968 nostalgia.

💡 Go to the 'Cathedral' gallery for incredible murals.

The main bathing ghat for the local city-dwellers, far from the yoga teacher trainings.

💡 Witness the simpler, local flavor of the evening Aarti here.

Sacred Shakti Peeth; the sunrise view over the Great Himalaya range is unparalleled.

💡 Wear warm layers for the sunrise; it's much colder up there than in town.

The 16km run from Shivpuri is the quintessential weekend adventure for North Indians.

💡 Includes Grade III rapids like 'Roller Coaster' and 'Golf Course'.