India · RISHIKESH TOURS
Good rishikesh tours fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 13 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
16 km Ganges rafting from Shivpuri to NIM Beach with pro guides, safety gear, and round-trip transfer in about 3 hours for $21.
“Kids had an excellent time. The tour operator were extremely professional and safety was top notch. The pick and drop facilities were extremely good.”
Half-day 26 km Ganges rafting in Rishikesh with gear, safety kayaker, snacks and Grade I to III+ rapids from Marine Drive.
“Amazing experience. Exciting rafting while still feeling incredibly safe due to guide and the safety kayak that joins you. Views are just breathtaking. This is a MUST DO ACTIVITY and these people are the right people to do it.”
Day rafting on the Ganges in Rishikesh with Red Chilli Adventure, gear and transport, tackling 10 rapids over 26 km in about 4 hours.
“Had a amazing ride. Dev the leader was good. Four kayaks moving around for safety. Recommend for amazing experience.”
A guided 7-day Har Ki Dun trek from Dehradun with meals, rented camping gear, and small-group safety support through remote Uttarakhand valleys.
“Just finished the amazing Har Ki Dun trek with Himalya Shelter.”
Guided Landour walk from Char Dukan with Himalayan views, colonial-era streets, and friendly storytelling. Flexible morning start times.
“We did the Infinity Walk around Landour today and it turned out way better than we expected. The town itself is small, peaceful, and beautiful, but what really made the experience special was our guide, Ritesh.”
Climb Top Tibba near Mussoorie with a professional guide, first-aid kit, and big 8,500 ft views in about 4 hours.
“Enjoyed the hike with Rohit. He is knowledgeable about the area, fauna, fowl, and trekking practices and safety. He was well prepared for our trip and took our capabilities and experience as avid hikers into account for our trek. He helped arrange a ride and we even paid a little extra for the driver to help us explore town after the hike. Great experience”
A guided uphill walk in Mussoorie that pairs George Everest House sights with Mini Everest views, plus water and expert guides.
“My cousin and I did the hike with Mr.Rohit S.N. He is a wonderful guide, very knowledgable about the area and an overall great guy! Also, excellent photographer to boot! =) Loved the hike; highly recommend! Incredible views from the top!”
Guided Chopta trek from Rishikesh with meals, homestays, Deoria Tal lake hike, and a sunrise summit walk to Tungnath Temple.
“A great few days exploring the Himalayas. Absolutely stunning scenery and lovely trekking. I would highly recommend Mapping the Himalayas as a tour company. My guide Ankush was great - very fun and knowledgeable. The homestays were great and full of warm and friendly people.”
5-day Kedarkantha trek with Dehradun transport, guides, camping gear, and meals. Snowy summit views, pine forests, cozy camps.
“Kedarkantha was a dream come true..though it's called a beginners trek its quite tough..the elevation and the terrain..the views are marvelous ofcourse and the pine and oak forests are beautiful and reverent..the summit was accessible from some other village or place Read more”
Benog Tibba day hike from Mussoorie, a small-group forest trek with a guide, snacks and water, temple stop, and big Himalayan views.
“The hike up to Benog Tibba, till Jwala Devi Temple, was a wonderful experience for us. We had a fantastic guide with us, Yash, who kept us engaged and informed all through the hike. It is a long trek, about 9km return trip and can be challengiRead more”
3-hour guided evening walk in Rishikesh, ending at Parmarth Niketan for Sacred Ganga Aarti, with temples, river views, tea, and snacks.
“Very good. Lot of knowledge. Friendly. Gentle and supportive.”
Rishikesh bridges, ashrams, Beatles lore, and the sunset Ganga Aarti in one guided 7-hour day, with calm pacing and river views.
“The walk through Rishikesh was an incredibly enriching experience. Walking alongside the Ganges, through green hills and peaceful trails, brings a sense of calm that is hard to put into words. The spiritual atmosphere can be felt everywhere, from the ashrams to the sound of distant mantras. Being surrounded by nature makes every step an invitation to slow down and enjoy the moment. The experience was made even better thanks to our guide, Pradeep, whose warmth, knowledge, and positive energy made the walk truly special and memorable.”
Rishikesh Ganges rafting for $21, 3.5 hours with guides and safety gear, Class II to IV rapids plus Roller Coaster, Golf Course, Double Trouble.
“Absolutely loved the activity! Although our instructors tried to get extra money out of us for the transport to the rafting point so be wary and waiver your rights!”
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