Rishikesh on a Budget
“The Ganges never looked this good.”
“Yoga, river cafes, and the most underrated trekking in the Himalayas — all under ₹1500/day.”
Arrival & Laxman Jhula
Haridwar Railway Station
Take the 6am Shatabdi from Delhi — window seat on the right side for Ganga views as you roll in.
Beatles Ashram (Chaurasi Kutia)
INR 150 entry. The ruins covered in street art are surreal at golden hour — get here before 5pm.
Little Buddha Cafe
Rooftop over the Ganga. Order the banana pancake stack and stay for sunset. Cash only.
Zostel Rishikesh
Book the riverside dorm for ₹650/night — the balcony view is worth 5x this price.
Rafting & Neer Garh
Shivpuri Rafting Point
16km Grade III rafting starts here. Book through your hostel — ₹600-800pp including transport.
Neer Garh Waterfall
3km easy trek from the main road. Bring a change of clothes and pack lunch from a dhaba.
Chotiwala Restaurant
The OG Rishikesh joint. Thali for ₹120, chaiwala outside serves the best ginger chai on the street.
Sunrise & Departure
Triveni Ghat
Aarti at 6am is free and spectacular. Come early — the ghat fills up fast.
Madras Cafe
South Indian breakfast before your bus back. The masala dosa here is unreal.
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