One Day Delhi To Rishikesh Trip By Cab

1. The Beatles Ashram
Nestled on a small cliff covering an area of 14-acres lies the Beatles Ashram. Earlier it was famous for being the International Academy of Meditation and was a training centre for meditating in silence.

During this time it was visited by Donovan, Mia Farrow and Mike Love, who were members of the internationally popular rock band, ‘Beatles’. They composed many songs here for one of their albums named “White Album”. This is how it got its name.

In the last decade of the 20th Century, the site was abandoned and was taken in control by the forest department from whom it was originally leased. In 2015, the Ashram was again open for public viewing with the meditation hall being turned into a gallery with works of the Beatles.

Things To Do: During One Day Delhi to Rishikesh Trip, apart from visiting the gallery, you can also enjoy various nature walks and bird-watching tours that are provided by the forest department.
Timings: Open on all days of the week
Entry Fee: Rs.150 for Indians and Rs.650 for foreigners
Recommended Duration: 1 Hour
2. Neer Garh Waterfall
Next place on your one day Rishikesh trip from Delhi is Neer Garh Waterfall. A small hike of 10-15 minutes will bring you to the Neer Garh Waterfall where you can find a natural pool and a series of three waterfalls.

The trail will take you through beautiful scenery and there are various refreshment shops and benches to make the hike more comfortable. From the waterfall, one can view the Ganges river and the city of Rishikesh.

Listen to the birds chirping, enjoy a hot cup of tea and gorge on a plateful of maggie and other snacks. Since the place is slightly on the outskirts of the city and is not known, it doesn’t attract a lot of people, which makes swimming at the pool a more serene and calming experience.

Things To Do: Dip your legs in the pool, swim, or simply sit on the benches and enjoy the view that this natural escapade has to offer. This will surely be the highlight of your one day Rishikesh trip.
Timings: Open all-day
Entry Fee: Free
Recommended Duration: 1.5 Hour
3. Laxman Jhula
Laxman Jhula which is built across the Ganges river is a suspension bridge that connects the two villages of Rishikesh, Tapovan on the west bank and Jonk on the east bank. It is a place not to miss on your one day tour to Rishikesh.

Apart from connecting the two villages, it also has a religious significance. It is said that Lord Laxman had crossed the river using a jute bridge which was washed away and later it was made into the iron bridge as it stands today.

This bridge was used by both veterans and tourists either on foot or on two-wheelers. However, it is temporarily closed due to safety reasons.

Things To Do: Since the bridge is closed, one can only get a view of it from the base point which in itself is stunning.
Timings: Open all-day
Entry Fee: Free
Recommended Duration: 10 Minutes
4. Parmarth Niketan
Pramarth Niketan is the largest Ashram of Rishikesh lying on the west bank of the Ganges River. It boasts of over a thousand rooms and offers a clean and peaceful environment to meditate, pray and practice yoga.

Most people who take a day tour in Rishikesh, often visit the Parmarth Niketan Temple to sit at the river bank and to pray to the 14 feet statue of Lord Shiva in a meditating position.

If one stays longer, one can even watch the students of the ashram recite the Hanuman Chalisa. If one visits the ashram ghats in the morning, one can even see a lot of people practising Yoga here.

Things To Do: There is an Ayurvedic Massage centre where one can avail a massage for a nominal price.
Timings: Open on all days of the week from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Entry Fee: Free
Recommended Duration: 10 Minutes
5. Triveni Ghat
During your One Day Delhi to Rishikesh Trip by car, attending the Maha Aarti at the Triveni Ghat is something that is not to be missed at all. It’s advisable to come early and grab a nice seat. With the sun setting, one can see hundreds of tourists flocking to attend the aarti.

The aarti begins with saints chanting mantras, the beating of drums and is followed by the signing of prayers. One can see various diyas floating in the river. You can see the ghat all lit up.

Many visitors even prefer taking a dip in the holy waters of Ganges river before attending the aarti. It is said that by doing so, one can wash away all of their sins. Many people even carry waters of the river (Gangajal) in containers which can be used for various religious purposes.

Things To Do: Many visitors even prefer taking a dip in the holy waters of Ganges river before attending the aarti. It is said that by doing so, one can wash away all of their sins. Many people even carry waters of the river (Gangajal) in containers which can be used for various religious purposes.
Timings: Open on all days of the week
Entry Fee: Free
Recommended Duration: 30 Minutes
6. Ram Jhula
Named after the primary mythical character of Ramayana, Lord Rama, Ram Jhula is similar in style to its counterpart, Laxman Jhula, only slightly bigger. Because it is located at the primary tourist spot and close to various temples, it attracts more crowd and is often confused with the former.

The bridge has been painted recently using tri-colours of the Indian National Flag and a walk in this bridge allows you a panoramic view of the river Ganges.

It is 2 km in length and can be accessed by foot. Many tourists use the bridge to reach from Sivananda Nagar area of Muni Ki Reti (on the east) to Swarg Ashram or the Parmarth Niketan Temple on the west.

Things To Do: Take a stroll on the bridge to enjoy the vibes of the city of Rishikesh. It also doubles up as a great viewpoint to take pictures with the river Ganges and the Shivalik hills in the backdrop.
Timings: Open all-day
Entry Fee: Free
Recommended Duration: 30 Minutes

Optional Places to Visit (If time permits)
Rishikesh River Rafting (If time permits)
If you are an adventure junkie, Rishikesh will leave you enthralled with a one of its kind River Rafting experience. Various routes can be taken, depending upon the grade of difficulty and your experience. Do not worry if you are a beginner since there is an easy route that can also be enjoyed with various rapids to conquer one after the other.

Your trained raft driver will also suggest you can dive into the water in a safe zone. Swimming in the waters of the river would be a unique and mystical experience that one must opt for during their one day Rishikesh Trip.

Things To Do: There is a cliff in between where the rafts take a halt. One can enjoy an unusual cliff jumping experience with the guidance of trainers. There is no additional cost for this activity. It also serves as a refreshment point where one can indulge in warm beverages and snacks.
Timings: Do Note. River Rafting is only a seasonal activity. Best time to enjoy river rafting in Rishikesh is post Monsoons, from October to mid-November, and from early March to the first week of May.
Fee: Starting at Rs.500
Recommended Duration: 1 Hour
Jumping Heights (If time permits)
One can visit Jumping Heights which is extremely famous for adventure activities like Bungee Jumping, Giant Swing, and flying fox. It is one of the most preferred non-piligrim places to visit on your one day tour to Rishikesh from Delhi.

It is the highest fixed platform in India for one to experience Bungee Jumping where jumpers are dropped down to a few feet above the river. You can also get the video of your jump recorded. Jumping Heights is located in Mohanchatti, approximately 25 km from Rishikesh. One must make a prior booking when visiting during peak season or on weekends.

Things To Do: Give yourself an adrenaline rush and enjoy some of the activities here. One can also visit the cafeteria and enjoy the view.
Timings: Open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9:30 am to 4 pm
Entry Fee: The entry fee is Rs.100 and activities start at Rs.1600
Recommended Duration: 1 Hour