The 10 best places to visit in Rishikesh
The top 3 according to 21 votes from people: Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat · Beatles Ashram (Chaurasi Kutia) · Ram Jhula. (Updated Sep 26, 2025.)
The suspension bridges, ashrams, Ganga Aarti and adventure of the yoga capital: travel guides' favourite spots.
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Top 10
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1
Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat
Grand evening ceremony on the banks of the Ganges.
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2
Beatles Ashram (Chaurasi Kutia)
Where the Beatles stayed and wrote songs in 1968, now covered in graffiti.
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3
Ram Jhula
750-foot suspension bridge across the Ganges.
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4
Neelkanth Mahadev Temple
Ancient Shiva temple in the hills.
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5
Kunjapuri Devi Temple
Hilltop temple with sunrise views over the Himalayas.
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6
Bungee jumping near Shivpuri
India's highest bungee jump at Mohan Chatti.
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7
Lakshman Jhula
Rishikesh's iconic historic suspension bridge, surrounded by cafés and temples.
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8
River rafting on the Ganges
Rafting from Shivpuri, the most popular in India.
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9
Neer Garh Waterfall
Waterfall in the forest a few km from Lakshman Jhula.
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10
Rajaji National Park
Home to Asian elephants, tigers and leopards.
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11
Parmarth Niketan Ashram
One of the largest ashrams, famous for its evening aarti.
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12
Geeta Bhavan
The old ashram on the banks of Ganga in Swargashram, where Geeta Press books are available.
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13
Trimbakeshwar Temple
13 Storey Temple near Lakshman Jhula, also known as Terah Manzil Temple.
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