Rishikesh · Uttarakhand
Rishikesh on a Budget: A 3-Day Itinerary
Yoga, rafting and the Ganga for ₹4,500–8,000 — the adventure capital on the cheap.
Guide by MRIGAN
RISHIKESH — 3-Day Budget Trip 🧘
Day 1
📍 Laxman Jhula & Ram Jhula
📍 Beatles Ashram (Chaurasi Kutia)
📍 Triveni Ghat Ganga Aarti
Day 2
📍 White-water rafting (16 km stretch)
📍 Riverside cafés in Tapovan
📍 Optional cliff jumping
Day 3
📍 Morning yoga class
📍 Neelkanth Mahadev or a short waterfall trek
Budget (per person, excl. travel to Rishikesh)
Hostel dorm: ₹350–700/night
Food: ₹300–550/day
Rafting: ₹500–1,000
Local transport: ₹150–300/day
✅ Total: ₹4,500–₹8,000 per person
Travel tips
- Rafting is cheapest booked locally in Tapovan, not online — compare 2–3 operators.
- Rishikesh is vegetarian and alcohol-free — set expectations accordingly.
- Stay in Tapovan/Laxman Jhula for cafés and hostels; drop-in yoga classes cost little.
- Best months are Sep–Nov and Feb–Apr; rafting pauses in peak monsoon.