Rishikesh Trekking Tour

Rishikesh is located in Dehradun district in Uttarakhand. It is a popular tourist destination and is famous for its temples, pilgrimage sites, and many other religious places. Rishikesh is situated in the laps of the lower Himalayas. It is a major and the first stop for trekking enthusiasts. Tourists can avail various Rishikesh trekking packages that plan a tour for them including trekking; moreover, they can embark on a trekking expedition from Rishikesh for various other sites.

Famous Trekking Sites

Rishikesh offers a wide range of trekking sites to the tourists. The tourists opting for Rishikesh trekking tours in India can cover the various trekking sites around the city that helps them in exploring the major views. These sites also connect Rishikesh to other nearby places. Some of these tours offered for famous trekking sites in Rishikesh are –

Kedarnath Vasuki Tal Trek Tour: The best season to avail a Rishikesh trekking package for this trekking trail is between May-June and August-October. The tour offered is generally for 8-9 days. This trek starts from Gaurikund. While heading towards Kedarnath Dham, tourists also pass through stately forests and beautiful waterfalls. The views of Chaukhamba Peaks and Mandakini Valley make it a great trek.

Rishikesh Gopeshwar Trek Tour: A Rishikesh trekking package tour for this trek takes almost 10-12 days. This long trek, starts from Rishikesh and covers destinations like Pipalkoti, Kalpeshwar, Bansi Narain, Godiyala, Rudranath, Sagar. The last site of this tour package tour is Gopeshwar.

Rishikesh Pauri Binsar Trek Tour: The trek starts from Thalisain via Pauri, which is a beautiful hill station. One can also view a panoramic view of snow capped peaks of Himalayas. A Rishikesh trekking tour in India for this site takes around 7-8 days.

Kauri Pass Trekking Tour: The base for this trek tour is Rishikesh. Kauri pass trek is located in the Garhwal Himalayas. One can view green fields, forests, and villages while passing through places like Auli and Chitrakantha. A Rishikesh trekking package for this trek tour takes almost 7-9 days.

Kalindikhal Pass Trek Tour: The suitable season to book a Rishikesh trekking tour in India for this site is July, August, and September. It is one of the most difficult treks in the region of Himalayas. This trek is recommended for only adventurous and fit trekkers who can do mountaineering and trekking on high altitude places. On this trek, one can see a large number of mammal species. These include black bear, western tragopan, golden eagle, and owls. The tour for this trek is generally of 18-20 days.

Services Offered by Tour Agencies

Travel agencies and companies offering Rishikesh trekking packages provide innumerable services to its customers. Some of the facilities offered by these agencies include-

• Booking and Cancellation of tours as per customer requirement.
• To offer economical and budgetary charges for availing the tour.
• Properly planned and well-organized tours.
• An exhilarating traveling experience.
• Providing accommodation and car rental services.
• Apart from trekking, Rishikesh is also a major adventurous destination for tourists that offer other adventurous activities like river rafting, rock climbing, and camping.

Tourist Places to Visit in Rishikesh

During your trekking tour of Rishikesh if you have the option then allow yourself the opportunity of soaking in some undeniable spirituality this holy town has to offer by visiting some popular tourist destinations of Rishikesh.

• Neelkanth Mahadev Mandir: As the name suggests, this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of Neelkanth and is located at a distance of 7 kms from Swarg ashram. You will be reaching the temple after covering a 3 hour long forest covered trekking route.
• Geeta Bhawan: Located on the bank of the holy river Ganga this Bhawan is a spacious complex right inside the Swarg ashram. This place is considered to be of incredible importance to the Hindu literature since it houses the holy Hindu book of Bhagavad Gita along with offering you the opportunity to have a soulful experience by going on discourses and meditation.
• Triveni Ghat: As its name suggests this ghat is named after the point of confluence of three holy rivers of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. This is one of the most popular ghats of Rishikesh where people flock together to take a holy dip in the water which is believed to have healing powers and cleanses the soul of all its pilgrims.
• Sivananda Ashram: This ashram which is situated by the holy river Ganga guides people towards a spiritual awakening of their own by providing them with some spiritual peace and inner happiness. This place offers services like yoga and meditation that will allow you to have a refreshing and rejuvenating experience.
• Tera Manzil Mandir: Popular for being the landmark temple of Rishikesh and located right by the Laxman Jhula on the banks of the holy river Ganga, this temple is 13 floors tall and each floor and shrine is dedicated to a number of different gods.

Adventure Tourism in Rishikesh

White River Rafting: Apart from being the religious hub of India, Rishikesh is also an ideal adventure sports destination where the dominant sport is white river rafting. There are numerous places and options available which allow you to avail this service. Riding the fast flowing and gushing river water is an adrenaline pumping experience for everyone.

Camping: The holy river Ganga forms a number of beautiful beaches that allows companies to set up Camping sites. These sites have bonfire nights and are an ideal location for rafting opportunities. Adventure tourism in Rishikesh has achieved its peak heights and has attracted adventure tourists from all over.

How to Reach

By Road: The holy town of Haridwar and Rishikesh are connected with a number of roads that is connected to numerous cities and towns via national highways. These roads are in good condition and from Delhi, Rishikesh is situated at a road journey distance of 6 to 7 hours.

By Bus: This is one of the most convenient and hassle-free options to avail since bus services are available from numerous big and small cities and towns. Buses depart from late evening or early morning from Kashmiri Gate ISBT in Delhi on a daily basis.

By Train: The closest railhead situated in Rishikesh is at a distance of 25 kms and the railway network covers numerous major and minor cities and towns of India like Mumbai, Delhi, Lucknow and Varanasi.