Travel guide

Rishikesh

Yoga capital where the Beatles found inspiration

🗓️ Best time: September–April💰 Budget · ~$40/day📍 India

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About Rishikesh

In the Himalayan foothills where the Ganges leaves the mountains — yoga ashrams, white-water rafting, beach cafés, and the Beatles' old retreat where they wrote the White Album.

⭐ Things to do in Rishikesh

Daily yoga classesGanga Aarti at Triveni GhatWhite-water raftingBeatles AshramLakshman Jhula bridgeNeelkanth Mahadev Temple hikePatna WaterfallVashishta Cave meditation

🍽️ What to eat in Rishikesh

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Pure vegetarian (no meat in city)Aloo pooriDal makhaniLassi

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Walk both Ganges banks; auto-rickshaws; suspension bridges.

💡 Local tip

Stay across the river in Tapovan — quieter, fewer tourists.

🛡️ Safety

Generally safe in tourist areas. Solo women travelers should be cautious in some regions.

🌙 Nightlife

No alcohol in town — chai stalls and stargazing only.