Rishikesh and white water rafting complement each other such that today single word can't be thought without the other. Your journey is incomplete on the if you don't try river rafting here. Infact it is one of the best things to do in Rishikesh. In case you're an adventure addict, at that point this Rishikesh visit package is created only for you!

Here we go.. in this activity you have to jump from a cliff into freezing water! Yes, it sounds insane however this is one thing which everyone loves here, obviously you are wearing a helmet and a life jacket yet at the same time to jump from so high into the Ganga which is murky and the base can't be seen.. Average height of cliffs: 20 feet (10 feet if the water level rises) Where to do this activity in Rishikesh: 2 km before Lakshman Jhula from Brahmapuri

A recreation activity that does not have any age limit,yes we are talking about camping, Camping in Rishikesh is another one of the best things to do in Rishikesh. Any person who likes to explore new places and appreciate the excellence and quietness of nature start a camping trip. Camping in Rishikesh on the Ganga shoreline offer an atmpospehre to wake up with the winged animals cher chew and swimming in the fresh water Ganges which is extremely amazing.

The levels of Kayaking in Rishikesh is there to suit anybody, everybody! The mentors give lessons to beginners with the goal that they can attempt their hands on kayaking securely and discover their abilities as they sail. Where to do Kayaking : Shivpuri locale Kayking Charges in Rishikesh: Charges for kayaking in Rishikesh can fluctuate.

A thrill seeker's fuel as we can likewise call it, Bungee Jumping is yet another of fun things to do in Rishikesh with companions. Feel your heart pound as you kiss gravity losing yourself noticeable all around from a stature of more than 80 meters over the ground. Where to do bungee jumping in Rishikesh: Jumping Heights, Mohanchatti Timings: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm

With a harness attached to you, you move down with the wire up to 7 meters starting from the ground at the speed of around 160 km per hour, and after that go back up. Generally flying fox in Rishikesh is finished by 3 individuals together, yet in the event that somebody wishes to do only it is conceivable by paying additional charges. Flying fox charges: Rs 1199-1399 Where to fo for flying fox in Rishikesh: Shivpuri

Vashishta Gufa is a famous attraction famous for meditation. Located at the bank of River Ganga, this gufa is situated at a distance of 16 km from Rishikesh. It takes about an hour's drive on the Rishikesh Badrinath Highway to reach Vashishta Gufa.

A lovely waterfall at the end of a 20-minute hike that starts 2km north of Lakshman Jhula. One of the most exciting activity that one can look forward to during their travel to Rishikesh is Trekking to the Waterfall. There are numerous hidden waterfalls around Rishikesh. The Rishikesh city is surrounded by a very famous reserved forest The Rajaji National Park, and there are many hidden waterfalls in the forest area.

Located in Mohanchatti village, Patna Waterfall is a famous sightseeing attraction and also a trekker's delight as you have to walk through some interesting trails to reach here. You will be accompanied by lush greenery all across your journey which culminates at this fascinating waterfall.

Tera Manzil Temple, situated on the banks of the Ganga River is one of Rishikesh's most significant places of worship. Also known as Trimbakeshwar Temple, this highly revered shrine is built across 13 storeys. Unlike other temples, which are devoted to a single deity, this shrine enshrines idols of all Hindu gods and goddesses.

Lakshman Jhula, the famous hanging bridge across Ganga, is about 3 km from the main township of Rishikesh. It is 450 feet long and is situated at a height of 70 feet from the river. As per mythological tales, once Lakshman, the younger brother of Lord Rama, crossed river Ganga at the same site where the bridge now stands. At that time, there was only a suspension bridge, made of jute.

This temple is situated at some 27 km from Rishikesh. You need to cross through the National Park to visit it and a drive from Rishikesh will take around 35 minutes.

Standing tall by the banks of Ganga, this temple is right in the heart of Rishikesh. At just half a km from Triveni Ghat, you can take a stroll to the temple.

Trayambakeshwar Temple is situated near the famous Lakshman Jhula and is an important holy shrine in Rishikesh. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is believed to be one among the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. Trayambakeshwar actually means "Abode of three- eyed". It has many idols as well as chambers, which houses religious and vedic texts.

A magnificent 13 storied temple, Swarg Niwas Temple has a brilliant architecture, with each floor housing a shrine to different Hindu deities. The temple is coated in orange, a sacred colour in Hinduism. Say a prayer, bow your head in reverence, or just sit watching the steady flow of pilgrims and tourists. .

Located at a distance of 6 km from Rishikesh, Hanuman Mandir is one of the famous shrines in the city. The temple observes a huge crowd of devotees on Hanuman Jayanti every year. A grand bhandara is hosted for pilgrims to be able to offer prayers and savour prasad. This shrine is functional since 1993 (Hanuman Jayanti Day). .

One of the best ways to reach Virbahdra is via train that you can take from Rishikesh Railway Station.Virabhadra is a personification of Lord Shiva which was created by him in anger. The story in Hindu mythology describes that when Goddess Uma (Sati) felt insulted by her father Daksh Prajapati at Kankhal, Haridwar for not inviting her husband Lord Shiva for Yagya. She jumped into the Yagya Kund to immolate herself for her husband's dishonor.

Rishikesh is famously known as the Yoga Capital of the World. From time to time, several yoga-based festivals are organized here. The chiefest among them is the International Yoga Festival.

Basant Panchami is celebrated in between January and February of every year. As per hindu calendar this is the second last month of the year and called Magh (January-February). On this festival people worship the Goddess Saraswati, and wear yellow clothes .

Makar Sankranti or Ghugutia is one of the famous Hindu festivals and is celebrated with lot of zeal in Uttarakhand. According to the Hindu scriptures, on this day, the sun enters the zodiac sign of Capricorn from the zodiac sign of Cancer. This day marks the northward transit (Uttarayan) of the sun. The migratory birds also return to the hills, since a change in season takes place.

Ganga Dusshera is celebrated in Uttarakhand with lot of enthusiasm. This festival starts on the tenth day of Jaishtha (May-June) according to the Hindu calendar. It begins on the Amavasya night (dark moon night) and continues till Dashami tithi or the tenth phase of the moon. The "Aarti" is held in Haridwar and thousands of people attend it. The festival of Ganga Dusshera or Dasar sees the River Ganges worshipped for ten days by the people.

Maha Shivratri is a Hindu festival celebrated largely in India and Nepal in reverence of Lord Shiva. It is also known as PadmaRajarathri. The festival is celebrated every year in the dark fortnight or Krishna Paksha(waning moon) on the 13th night/14th day of the Maagha month of the Hindu calendar.

Kartika Poornima (Kartika purnima) is a Hindu, Jain and Sikh holy festival, celebrated on the Purnima (full moon) day or the fifteenth lunar day of Kartika (November–December). It is also known as Tripuri Poornima and Tripurari Poornima. It is sometimes called Deva-Diwali or Deva-Deepawali - the festival of lights of the gods.