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A 5-Day Adventure in Rishikesh: Exploring the Spiritual Capital of India

Rahul Dubey

Rahul Dubey

13 Nov 2023

Embark on a soul-stirring journey through Rishikesh, the enchanting city nestled in the Himalayas. Discover ancient temples, serene ashrams, and sacred ghats as you immerse yourself in the spiritual essence of this mystical destination.

Trip to Rishīkesh

Day 1
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$0

Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Shatrughana Temple
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Swami Samarpan Ashram
11:15 AM - 12:45 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Lakshman Temple
Hindu temple on the banks of the Ganges River, known for its decorative wall engravings.
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Sai ghat
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
52 - 77 min

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Trayambakeshwar, Om Shiv Pooja bhandar
This 13-story Hindu temple perched along the banks of the Ganges River is open to the public.
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$2

Madhuban Ashram
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Geeta bhawan
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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The Divine Life Society (Sivananda Ashram)
Bright, ornate ashram on the river banks with meditation sessions & yoga courses.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$1
5 - 6 min

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Shri Adi Badrinath Temple
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$10

Parmarth Niketan Ashram
Spacious Himalayan ashram with lush gardens, offering courses in yoga, meditation & Ayurveda.
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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$10
Day 4
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$4

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
18 - 27 min

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The Beatles Ashram, Rishikesh
Ashram where the pop band once stayed in the ’60s, now featuring Beatles art & graffiti.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$3
4 - 6 min

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Ved Niketan Dham
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Gita Bhawan, Rishikesh
Riverfront ashram offering a temple, devotee housing, retail shops & a large banyan tree.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$1
Day 5
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$1

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
76 - 92 min

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Triveni Ghat
Elaborate statues & other structures line this spiritual site on the banks of the Ganges River.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Rishikund प्राचीन तालाब
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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$1
5 - 8 min

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Bhajan Ashram Rishikesh
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
33 - 40 min

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Basanti Mata Mandir
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $16 In total

Activities & Food:$16