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A Journey Through the Spiritual and Serene: Rishīkesh and Nainital

Akshat Jain

Akshat Jain

10 Mar 2024

Embark on a soul-stirring adventure through the tranquil landscapes of Rishīkesh and Nainital. Discover ancient temples, experience thrilling rafting, and immerse yourself in the spiritual aura of these mystical destinations. Join us on this unforgettable journey of self-discovery and natural beauty.

Trip to Rishīkesh

Day 1Sacred Sites and Serenity in Rishīkesh
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$14

Gurdwara Sri Hemkunt Sahib, Rishikesh UK
Sprawling Sikh holy place set amid towering, rugged mountains & attracting thousands of pilgrims.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Madhuban Ashram
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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The Beatles Ashram, Rishikesh
Ashram where the pop band once stayed in the ’60s, now featuring Beatles art & graffiti.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$10
34 - 41 min

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Ram jhula
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Neer Waterfall
No time set
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$4
Day 2Conquer the Rapids and Find Inner Peace
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$60

Rafting In Rishikesh
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$50
7 - 9 min

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Triveni Ghat
Elaborate statues & other structures line this spiritual site on the banks of the Ganges River.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Shri Bharat Mandir
No time set
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Swami Dayananda Ashram, Sri Gangadhareswar Trust
No time set
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$5
32 - 47 min

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Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's Ashram "Shankaracharya Nagar" (Rishikesh)
Abandoned former Transcendental Meditation ashram known for its Beatles artwork & lush overgrowth.
No time set
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$5
Day 3A Spiritual Sojourn Along the Ganges
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$15

Gita Bhawan, Rishikesh
Riverfront ashram offering a temple, devotee housing, retail shops & a large banyan tree.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$5
5 - 8 min

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Ganga Beach
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Lakshman Jhula
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$10
12 - 17 min

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Goa Beach Rishikesh
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Patna Waterfall
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Day 4Thrills and Tranquility in Rishīkesh
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$100

Shree Neelkanth Mahadev Temple
Mountainside temple & mythological site where the Hindu deity Shiva consumed poison from the sea.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
47 - 57 min

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Jumpin Heights
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$100

Budget breakdown: $302 In total

Activities & Food:$291
Transport:$11

Trip to Nainital

Day 1Sacred Sites and Serenity in Rishīkesh
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$54

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$ 8

Woodland water fall nainital
Paid-admission waterfall on a verdant mountainside, with stone steps & basic eateries across a road.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$5
8 - 10 min

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Lover's Point
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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$5
8 - 10 min

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Maa Naina Devi Temple, Nainital
Small Hindu temple near a lake, with colorful shrines & several associated mythological stories.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$5
4 - 5 min

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Nainital Lake View Point
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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$5
8 - 10 min

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Himalaya Darshan
Scenic lookout offering wide panoramas of the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayan mountains.
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
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$5
6 - 8 min

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Eco Cave Park
Garden park with shade trees, multiple caves for exploring & a mechanical bull ride.
No time set
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$4
5 - 6 min

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Tiffin Top
Scenic mountaintop locale & picnic spot offering horseback rides & views over the Nainital area.
No time set
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$25
Day 2Conquer the Rapids and Find Inner Peace
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$36

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$ 3

Snow View
Mountaintop scenic spot featuring a ropeway to panoramic vistas of snow-capped Himalayan peaks.
8:00 AM - 10:40 AM
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$16
17 - 21 min

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Hanuman Garhi Mandir, Nainital
Built in 1950, this hillside Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman offers sunrise & sunset views.
11:10 AM - 12:10 PM
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$10
19 - 23 min

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St. Francis Catholic Church
No time set
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$5
8 - 12 min

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Golu Devta Temple .(Branch of Golu Devta Temple Ghorakhal)
No time set
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$5
Day 3A Spiritual Sojourn Along the Ganges
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$12

G B Pant High Altitude Zoo
Carved on a steep hillside, this zoo is home to a small assortment of mammals & Himalayan birds.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$12

Budget breakdown: $302 In total

Activities & Food:$291
Transport:$11