About Rishikesh
The Ganges roars white-water through the mountains here, past ashrams clinging to cliffs where sitar music drifts across the rapids at sunset. Yoga classes begin before dawn in riverside rooms; incense and chanting drown out traffic. The hippie traveller scene of the 1960s has evolved into world-class yoga retreats commanding six-figure tuitions.
Country
India
Best months to visit
Year-round
Currency
INR
Language
Hindi, English
Things to do in Rishikesh
Joining yoga and meditation classes at authentic ashrams on the riverside
Rafting or kayaking the white-water Ganges rapids through mountain gorges
Attending evening aarti ceremonies with priests and pilgrims on ghats
Visiting Beatles Ashram (Maharishi's compound) through the jungle
Exploring the suspension bridges and temples crossing the gorge
Shopping the hippie bazaar for yoga clothing, prayer beads, and incense
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