Top 5 things to do on your Rishikesh Trip

 There are some days when you realize that the monotony of your daily hectic routine has sucked the life out of you. In those dull moments, a bright idea comes to your mind, "Let's go for a trip!" and most people prefer serene places to relax. In such hectic schedules, we all want to escape to a place where no one comes and disturbs us, where we can just live in the moment with our loved ones. Rishikesh is one such spot where people from across the world come for attaining solitude and refresh themselves. If you are planning a trip to Rishikesh, you must do these 5 things for full enjoyment.

1- Sightseeing around town on a scooter

The first thing you should do after arriving in Rishikesh is sightseeing. From old bridges of religious significance, such as Ram and Laxman Jhulas, Janki Setu, and ashrams, such as Parmarth Niketan, Swarg Ashram, Gita Bhawan, Shivanand Ashram to offbeat places like Vashistha Cave, Jhilmil Gufa are just a few of the attractions that you should explore. All of these locations are close by, so you can walk, take a cab, or a scooter.

2. Yoga, meditation, and Ayurveda

Travellers should attend a couple of yoga classes while they are in the city, and if they want to unwind completely, there are local spas where they may have ayurvedic spa treatments.

3. Stop by cafes adjacent to the Ganges

Near the river, most of the cafés are situated where you can stop by and eat your favourite dishes and enjoy your time. The city is a paradise for vegans because it is alcohol- and meat-free. Mornings and evenings are the best time for cafe hopping. 

4- Attend the Ganga aarti

If you don't attend the aarti at Parmarth Niketan or Triveni Ghat, your journey to Rishikesh will be meaningless. There are three or four ghats built close to the river's banks where you can do aarti with all the rituals and get the blessing of God.

5- Participate in adventure sports

Rishikesh is known for adventure sports activities like rafting, trekking, camping, bungee jumping, go-karting, and flying fox and the list is never-ending. Make your bookings prior to coming here and enjoy the thrill. 

Lastly, the most important thing is you must book a very good hotel in Rishikesh for your stay to ensure a comfortable stay. You can book The Neeraj Ganga Heritage Palace, if you want a 'Life by the Ganges' kind of feel as the hotel is located on the banks of river Ganga, opposite to the Parmarth Niketan and offers a stunning view of the city from the room windows.