Fun Things To Do In Rishikesh

Posted by Yogkulam on January 6th, 2021

Rishikesh is a favorite tourist spot for Indians living within the country and foreigners who come from different countries and explore this beautiful place. It is not like Goa, a good place to visit during winters, because the weather is comfortable there. Since Rishikesh is a hill station and surrounded by mountains on all sides, you can visit the place any time of the year, and it will be a very good trip for you all. 

There are so many activities that you can do in Rishikesh besides visiting the tourist spots there. If you are the adventurous kind, you should definitely try river rafting. If you want to attain spirituality and peace, do not forget to sign up for 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, which is quite famous. 

This article will help you navigate your way to finding the most fun and enriching things to do while on a trip to Rishikesh. 

  • River Rafting

The Ganga that flows through Rishikesh definitely calls out to those who love water sports. River rafting in Rishikesh is quite a fun thing to do, and many people make it a point to do it once they are there. People flock to Rishikesh with the sole intention of trying out this adventurous sport. The best time to do is sport is during summers and monsoons because the stream or the flow is strong. You should be physically fit to do this adventure sport. 

  • Giant Swing

 

Disclaimer to be given in the beginning, this activity is not for the faint-hearted and those who suffer from acrophobia. The giant swing is a great adventure sport if you wish to be swinging like a pendulum between two hill ends. Like bungee jumping, unlike bungee jumping, the person’s rope is tied to a harness from where he swings. Needless to say, the view from that place is just breathtaking. 

  • Yoga Teacher Training Course

If you are not too keen on pumping your adrenaline rush and want to opt for something more relaxing and spiritually enriching, do not forget to sign up for the Yoga Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh. Rishikesh is considered one of the abodes for yoga and spirituality, and you will find foreigners flocking from every part of the country to do yoga and visit yoga ashrams. Many Yoga teachers from different parts of the world have come down and started conducting the 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, a big hit among people, particularly the city-bred crowd who visit the mountains looking for peace. 

  • Camping

Who doesn’t like to surround oneself with nature and live in camps with mountains all around and pleasant chilly winds gushing about? Rishikesh is an ideal place for camping, and you will find many tourist organizations providing details for camping. From bonfire night to enjoy the different sounds of mountain birds in the morning, camping at Rishikesh promises you all of that. The best time to plan for camping is during springs and summers because the weather is quite enjoyable! 

  • Ganga Aarti

You don’t have to be religiously strong or have strong religious beliefs to witness the beautiful and breathtaking Ganga Aarti that takes place at Triveni Ghat in the evening. The Aarti provides so much calmness and allows you to experience some introspection. Listing to the Pandits chant is music to one ear’s and is not an experience to miss. 

Conclusion

If you go through the top five activities that we have listed for you in this article, you can understand that Rishikesh is a place for all kinds of tourists. From river rafting to yoga teacher training course in Rishikesh to attending the Evening Aarti, the tourists will be mesmerized by the beauty and experiences gifted to them by this beautiful land. So, what are you waiting for? Book your tickets now! 

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