Have you ever been to Rishikesh? If not, and it is your first time then, there are many exciting activities to do in Rishikesh, aside from Rafting. You’re familiar with the most-loved activity, i.e. River Rafting of Rishikesh, but you can also indulge in some other activities. Let’s take a look-over –
River-Rafting
There are millions of people marches to Rishikesh in the months of September to April for white water rafting. On the other hand, there are several streams ranges from fierce to mild along the stretch from Shivpuri till Ram Jhula. The four amazing spots to pick in between for rafting are like Shivpuri, Marine Drive, Brahmpuri, and Kaudiyala. An absolute adventure that will leave you spellbound.
Bungee Jumping
Do you fantasize about diving from a high-end peak? Have you imagined the wind blowing through your hair? If yes, so let’s just not visualize, do it on your own at Rishikesh. A platform for bungee jumping is all set at the highest point of 83 m from the ground that has Ganga River streaming at beneath. An adrenalin-pumping activity will appear while you jump down at a rushing speed that is enough to let you thrill. Before you take the leap, safety standards are being advisable to check for.
Camping
Complement an adventurous river-rafting with camping at the bedsides of the river. You can choose it according to your interest and budget.
Trekking
Explore the magnificent picturesque view of the city while trekking with your high-gripped shoes. Trekking takes you in the lap of nature where you can connect yourself with it from your bustling daily life. It will refresh your mind since you walk through green landscapes, lush greenery, and waterfall. Rishikesh hosts some scenic locales for trekkers like Neer Garh Waterfall Trek, Kunjapuri Trek, Neelkanth Temple Trek, and Jhilmil Gufa Trek. Treks that have longer routes are like Gomukh (Gaumukh) Trek, Valley of flower Trek, Tungnath-Chandrasheela Trek, Deoria Taal Trek, Hemkund Sahib Trek, Kuari Pass Trek and Roop Kund Trek.
Yoga
Rishikesh is known to be a capital city of Yoga that catches all the attention of yoga experts and practitioners. To practice and to understand the tinges of yoga, one can enroll for weekend programs, a month or yearlong course at schools and decades-old ashrams. Usually, hundreds of students can be seen practicing at the bank of river Ganga early in the morning which might entice you to join them.
Air Safari
Latest addition to the fun activities of Rishikesh that will let you vent out over the boundaries of Himalayan ranges and Rajaji National Park. It is an open-air paramotor craft to witness the stunning beauty of a landscape with rich greenery.
Paintball
If you’re planning to visit Rishikesh with your companions then, paintball is a must-do activity as it is a perfect blend of enjoyment and excitement. Jump into a massive dose of color bombs in this combat sport as you take on the opponent team An ideal activity to relieve stress at a riverside camp in Rishikesh.