3 Days in Rishikesh: The Perfect Itinerary
3‑day itinerary to Rishikesh, India with balanced mix of transport, sightseeing, activities and meals.
Day 1 — Arrival and Settling In
- 06:30 — Flight Delhi → Dehradun (Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) → Jolly Grant Airport (DED))
- 08:00 — Taxi to Rishikesh (Jolly Grant Airport → Rishikesh)
- 08:45 — Check‑in (Hotel Ganga View, Rishikesh)
- 09:30 — Breakfast (Hotel restaurant)
- 10:45 — Laxman Jhula & Ram Jhula walk (Laxman Jhula, Rishikesh)
- 12:30 — Lunch (Chotiwala Restaurant, Rishikesh)
- 13:45 — Triveni Ghat (riverbank walk) (Triveni Ghat, Rishikesh)
- 15:30 — Rest / Refresh (Hotel room)
- 16:45 — Evening Aarti at Parmarth Niketan (Parmarth Niketan Ashram)
- 18:30 — Dinner (The Sitting Elephant, Rishikesh)
Day 2 — Adventure & Culture
- 07:30 — Breakfast (Hotel restaurant)
- 12:00 — Lunch (Ganga Beach Café)
- 13:15 — Visit Beatles Ashram (Chaurasi Kutia) (Mahadev Ashram, Rishikesh)
- 15:00 — Rest / Refresh (Hotel)
- 16:15 — Yoga Session (Phool Chandra Yoga Ashram)
- 18:30 — Dinner (Pure Soul Café & Organic Kitchen)
- 20:00 — Evening stroll along the Ganges (Rishikesh riverfront)
Day 3 — Departure
- 07:30 — Breakfast (Hotel restaurant)
- 08:45 — Check‑out & Luggage storage (Hotel Ganga View)
- 10:00 — Visit Neelkanth Mahadev Temple (short drive) (Neelkanth, ~30 km from Rishikesh)
- 11:30 — Taxi to Dehradun Airport (Rishikesh → Jolly Grant Airport)
- 12:30 — Flight Dehradun → Delhi (Jolly Grant Airport (DED) → Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL))
- 14:30 — Airport exit / onward travel (Delhi Airport)
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