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Top 7 day trips things to do in Rishikesh

When Rishikesh is your base but the destination is somewhere else for the day. Fully-organised round trips with private transport, guides, and the reservations sorted before you leave the hotel.

  1. Private day trip from Dehradun to Mussoorie, Rishikesh1

    1. Private day trip from Dehradun to Mussoorie

    Full-day trip — Kempty Falls, Mall Road, Gun Hill, and heritage sites, with English-speaking driver throughout.

  2. Rishikesh day tour with Vashishta Cave and Ganga Aarti, Rishikesh2

    2. Rishikesh day tour with Vashishta Cave and Ganga Aarti

    A full-day guided trip from Dehradun or Haridwar, visiting Vashishta Cave, a waterfall, and Ganga Aarti with a private car.

  3. Full-day guided tour of Dehradun, Rishikesh3

    3. Full-day guided tour of Dehradun

    5.0· 5 reviews

    A full day of exploration—visit Robber's Cave, Tapkeshwar Temple, Mindrolling Monastery, and more, plus lunch of regional cuisine included.

  1. Full-day private guided tour of Mussoorie, Rishikesh4

    4. Full-day private guided tour of Mussoorie

    5.0· 30 reviews· 8 hours

    Full-day sightseeing tour with a private car and guide, covering Mussoorie's highlights tailored to your interests.

  2. Kunjapuri Temple sunrise trek from Rishikesh, Rishikesh5

    5. Kunjapuri Temple sunrise trek from Rishikesh

    4.9· 14 reviews· 7 hours

    Half-day trek to Kunjapuri Temple — sunrise views from 1650 metres, followed by a 9-km descent past local villages and farms.

  3. Full day rafting expedition on the Ganges in Rishikesh, Rishikesh6

    6. Full day rafting expedition on the Ganges in Rishikesh

    4.9· 23 reviews· 6.5 hours

    A full-day, 35-kilometre rafting adventure featuring thrilling rapids like The Wall and Three Blind Mice, plus a cliff jump.

  4. Day tour of Rishikesh with Ganga Aarti ceremony, Rishikesh7

    7. Day tour of Rishikesh with Ganga Aarti ceremony

    4.9· 10 reviews

    Full-day guided tour of Rishikesh — Ganga Aarti, Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula, and Beatles Ashram included, with local insights throughout.

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