Uttarakhand
Rishikesh
River rapids by day, ghats and quiet by evening
- Suggested trip
- 2 to 3 days
- Suited to
- college groups; company teams
In 30 seconds
- Ideal length
- 2 to 3 days
- Best time
- September to November and March to June for rafting season
- Good for
- College, Corporate, Friends / Group, Solo / Community
- Popular from
- Delhi, Chandigarh
Rishikesh: Ganga at Kaudiayala
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Getting there
- From Delhi
- Approx 240 km, 5 to 6 hours by road
- Nearest airport
- Dehradun (Jolly Grant), 1 hour
- Rafting stretches
- 9 km, 16 km and 26 km options
Make the route work for you
Before you choose Rishikesh
- Who this idea suits
- College, Corporate, Friends / Group, Solo / Community. Travelling with children, elders or anyone with mobility needs? Tell us and we set the daily pace around them.
- Allow for your departure city
- About 5 to 6 hours by road from Delhi, making it a solid weekend trip. Nearest airport is Dehradun's Jolly Grant. Travel estimates vary with your actual starting point, traffic and operating conditions.
What should my written quote confirm?
- Property name, room category and meal plan
- Vehicle type, pickup point and arrival/return times
- Total cost, taxes, inclusions and optional extras
- Availability, payment schedule and cancellation terms
About this trip
Rishikesh covers two very different moods in one trip: white water rafting and bungee-adjacent adventure sports during the day, and the Ganga ghats, evening aarti and a calmer pace once the sun sets.
Read more about Rishikesh
It's a strong pick for college and corporate trips, mainly because the adventure activities give a group something to actually do together, not just sightsee.
How to reach: About 5 to 6 hours by road from Delhi, making it a solid weekend trip. Nearest airport is Dehradun's Jolly Grant.
The Reality Check
When not to go:Peak monsoon, when rafting is suspended on high water
Trip highlights
- White water rafting on the Ganga
- Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula
- Evening Ganga aarti at Triveni Ghat or Parmarth Niketan
- Camping and bonfire stays along the riverbank
- Cliff jumping, bungee and other adventure add-ons nearby
Local food worth a stop in Rishikesh
Chotiwala
Decades-old restaurant at Swarg Ashram serving vegetarian thalis.
Hours and directions on Google MapsLittle Buddha Cafe
Riverside cafe near Laxman Jhula with views over the Ganga.
Hours and directions on Google Maps
For your own exploring. We don't book or promote these places.
Treks near Rishikesh
Easy-moderateKedarkantha
The winter summit most first-timers start with
- Max altitude
- 12,500 ft
- Duration
- 6 days from Dehradun
- Best months
- December to April
Easy-moderateValley of Flowers
A UNESCO valley that blooms for a few weeks each monsoon
- Max altitude
- 12,000 ft in the valley, higher
- Duration
- About 6 days from Rishikesh or Dehradun
- Best months
- July to September
ModerateHar Ki Dun
Old villages and a valley under Swargarohini
- Max altitude
- 11,600 ft
- Duration
- About 7 days from Dehradun
- Best months
- April to June
ModerateKuari Pass
The Curzon Trail, with Nanda Devi on the horizon
- Max altitude
- 12,500 ft
- Duration
- About 6 days from Rishikesh
- Best months
- October to April
Easy-moderateTungnath and Chandrashila
A sunrise summit above one of the highest Shiva temples
- Max altitude
- 12,000 ft
- Duration
- 2 to 4 days from Rishikesh
- Best months
- March to June
Sample itinerary
A starting point, not a confirmed booking. Changes depend on dates, access and availability.
What's typically included
- Stay in hand-picked hotels or homestays for your group size
- Private or shared transport as per your plan
- Daily breakfast (more meals available on request)
- Sightseeing and activities as per itinerary
- A single Gozy Trips point of contact from booking to return
What's not included
- Flights or train tickets to the base city, unless added to your plan
- Personal expenses, tips and anything outside the listed itinerary
- Adventure activities not included in the base package (available as add-ons)
- Travel insurance
- Anything not explicitly listed as included on your final quote
Price depends on your dates, hotel category, group size and how much transport you need. Send us your plan for a real quote.
- Itemised quoteEvery quote is itemised: the hotel and room type for each night, the vehicle, and which meals are included, so you can compare it line by line.
- Second opinion on any quoteAlready have a quote from another agency? Send it and we will tell you whether we can do the same trip for less. If we cannot, we will say so.
