Rishikesh known for its natural beauty, spirituality and yoga. This place is adventure hub of India. In Rishikesh there are lots of activities for adventure lovers like river rafting, bungee jumping and many more.
This is a budget guide of Rishikesh for those who want to explore and want adventure in tight budget
List of Activities to do
River Rafting
Bungee Jumping
Giant Swing
Flying fox
Rock climbing
Trekking and Nature hikes
1.River rafting
Rishikesh river rafting is very famous in India. People came here from different states here for river rafting. There are many popular rafting stretches, these are two most famous
Treks
Shivpuri to Nim beach – This is the the most famous route for rafting. This route 16km long and it will cost you around 800-1000 rupees per person.
Brahmapuri – This route is 9 km long. This is for beginners and who just want to experience rafting. This will cost you around 500-700 rupees per person.
It is one of the most extreme adventure activities in Rishikesh. It is also located at Mohanchatti. It is managed by jumping heights.
It will cost you 3500 rupees per person and if you want video then they will charge you extra.
4. Flying Fox
Flying Fox is one of the most exhilarating adventure in Rishikesh, where you zip across the sky horizontally harnessed like a bird. This is Asia’s longest flying fox which is 1km. You will cross 100km/h speed in this which will give you thrill. This is also Operated by jumping heights.
This is also little expensive and cost you around 3000 rupees per person.
5.Rock Climbing
This is very under rated activity in Rishikesh but has fun to do. Youcan do Rock climbing in Phoolchatti area, Mohanchatti, and many operators include it in their adventure package.
This activity is budget friendly and will cost you around 500-600 per person.
6.Trekking
Trekking in mountains is just like wow. It is must do activity whenever you visit any hill area. These are the names of the some famous treks in Rishikesh.
Neer Garh Waterfall Trek
Kunjapuri Temple Sunrise Trek
Patna Waterfall Trek
Rajaji National Park Jungle Trek
Chilla Forest Trail
Phool Chatti Trek
Garud Chatti Waterfall Trek
Lakshman Jhula to Neelkanth Mahadev Trek
We prefer you to take a guide with you in trekking if its your first time in trekking.
Note: If you want to do all the activities then it will cost you something around 15-20k including food and stay. We prefer take a whole package of activities rather then paying for every single activity.
Rishikesh has the highest bungee jumping point in India which is 105 meters high comes under Himalayan bungee which is located near Mohanchatti near Rishikesh. Bungee jumping will cost you around 3000 per person.