Sunset over the Ganga at Rishikesh

The Insider's Guide to Rishikesh

The Soul of the Himalayas.
The Thrill of the Ganga.

Hand-picked stays, river adventures and yoga gatherings — curated by locals who actually live here.

Where to Stay

Stays that feel less like a hotel, more like Rishikesh.

Aloha on the GangesResort

Aloha on the Ganges

Tapovan, Rishikesh

Riverfront resort with mountain-facing rooms, sundeck and ayurveda spa overlooking the Ganga.

from ₹6,500 / night
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Glasshouse on the GangesHotel

Glasshouse on the Ganges

Byasi, Rishikesh

Heritage colonial-style retreat tucked between lychee orchards and the river bend.

from ₹8,200 / night
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Anand Kashi Ashram StayAshram

Anand Kashi Ashram Stay

Neelkanth Road

Minimalist sattvic stay with daily aarti, silent breakfast and a forest meditation deck.

from ₹2,400 / night
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Happenings

Festivals, retreats and gatherings — straight from the locals.

International Yoga Festival
Mar
01

International Yoga Festival

by Parmarth Niketan

01 Mar 2026 Parmarth Niketan Ashram

Seven-day immersion with masters of Hatha, Iyengar, Vinyasa and Kundalini lineages.

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Ganga Aarti Full Moon Walk
Feb
22

Ganga Aarti Full Moon Walk

by Rishikesh Insider Meetups

22 Feb 2026 Triveni Ghat

Guided sound-bath, aarti and a riverbank walk with local guides under the full moon.

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Himalayan Trail Run
Apr
12

Himalayan Trail Run

by Rishikesh Trail Co.

12 Apr 2026 Neer Garh Falls Trail

10K and 21K forest trail race finishing with kombucha, langar and live folk music.

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Aanya Mehta

Mumbai • Rafting + Camping

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Karan Singh

Karan Singh

Delhi • Bungy Jump

Found a beautiful ashram stay and the morning Ganga aarti walk. Felt looked-after every step of the way.

Priya Iyer

Priya Iyer

Bengaluru • Yoga Retreat

Rented a Himalayan, rode to Kunjapuri at sunrise. Insider team had backup gear ready when it drizzled.

Rohan Verma

Rohan Verma

Pune • Bike Rental

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