The sacred city of Rishikesh is present in the state of Uttarakhand. Popularly titled the ‘Gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas’, this religious location for the Hindus is located at the base of the majestic Himalayas. With such a strategic location, Rishikesh is becoming famous not only for its holy sites and spiritual roots, but for the plethora of adrenaline-pumping activities that can be carried out. Let’s look at some of the activities for adventure lovers to carry out in Rishikesh.
Uttarakhand
Charanpaduka, Badrinath
Visitor Information
- Famous For: Religion, Mythology, Photography, Nature, Trekking.
- Entry Fee: No fee is required.
- Visiting Time: From Sunrise to Sunset Daily or as per your convenience.
- Visiting Duration: 4 hours to 5 hours minimum.
Askot Sanctuary, Pithoragarh
Visitor Information
- Famous For: Wildlife, natural beauty, photography.
- Entrance Fee: No fees charged.
- Visiting Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM every day.
- Visit Duration: Around 3 hours.
Thal Kedar, Pithoragarh
Visitor Information
- Popular For: Pilgrims, Trekkers, Photographers and Nature Lovers
- Entry Fee: Not applicable
- Visiting Time: Not applicable
- Visit Duration: 30-45mins
Pithoragarh Fort, Pithoragarh
Visitor Information
- Popular For: Nature lovers, Architecture Enthusiasts, History Buffs, Photographers.
- Entry Fee: No entry fee
- Visiting Time: Not applicable
- Visit Duration: 2 hours.
Chandak, Pithoragarh
Visitor Information
- Famous For: Natural beauty, religion, photography
- Entrance Fee: No chargeable fees
- Visiting Time: Best after sunset
- Visit Duration: 2 to 3 hours
Darwan Singh Sangrahalaya, Lansdowne
Visitor Information
- Famous for: Museum, history, memorial and heritage.
- Entrance Fees: 50 per person.
- Visiting Time: 9 AM to 12 PM and 3 PM to 6PM.
- Duration of Visit: 60 to 120 minutes.
Tiffin Top and Snow View Point, Lansdowne
Visitor Information
- Famous For: Adventure, Picnic, Photography, Nature.
- Entry Fee: No fee is required.
- Visiting Time: Preferably from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily though it is open 24×7.
- Visiting Duration: 2 to 3 hours.
Bhim Pakora, Lansdowne
Visitor Information
- Famous For: Adventure, Religion, Photography, Nature.
- Entry Fee: No fee is required.
- Visiting Time: Preferably from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
- Visiting Duration: 2 to 3 hours.
Tarkeshwar Mahadev, Lansdowne
Visitor Information
- Famous For: Religion, Meditation, Photography, Nature.
- Entry Fee: No fee is required.
- Visiting Time: Preferably from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
- Visiting Duration: 2 to 3 hours.
