Adventure Capital of India: Things to do in Rishikesh

Things to do in Rishikesh that appeal to the young and wild, family vacationers and elderly pilgrims.

If you want to experience the pure taste of nature on cool nights, sit by the warm fire, look at the brightest star, let the mighty nature overwhelm you. 

Uttarakhand is the place where camping and bonfires make for an exciting prospect for a traveller. 

Here is a list of adventure activities, but as it is said the best tours are the ones where you find your own adventure! So, go ahead and visit this Dev Bhoomi where adventures are in abundance in the state of Uttarakhand.

A wide range of adventure activities are allowed in Rishikesh in May including camping, trekking, river rafting, biking and much more.

Things To Do in Rishikesh:

Take part in the Things to do in Rishikesh listed below while you explore the city.

Bungee Jumping: 

Bungee jumping is another adventurous thing to try with friends. Burn your lungs out and feel the thrill of your heart pounding as you jump down from the heights of a mountain range! Hanging 80 meters above the ground kissing gravity at its best and losing all boundaries!

Where:  Mohanchatti, Jumping heights

Age Limit:  12 years (min)

Weight Requirements:  35-110 KG

River Rafting: 

This is currently the most popular thing to do in Rishikesh for the young and adventurous, which will work right into your nerves as you get hit by the waves of the raging Ganga flowing through the mountain rocks! Camping and river rafting trips are very popular.

Best Time for River Rafting in Rishikesh:-

Almost throughout the year except for monsoon months, as the river gets too violent to traverse. The months of October to June are ideal for river rafting in Rishikesh which is also the peak tourist season here.

Camping:

Yet another thing to indulge in when the busyness of city life takes a toll on your soul is to sit by candle-lit mountain valleys, singing and breathing the moist breeze of calmness under the stars, as the river Ganga flows calmly beside you. The best time for Camping in Rishikesh is between the months of February to May and then from September to November.

 

 

Trekking:

Take one of the many trekking routes from Rishikesh, as it offers beginner to expert-level trekking experiences. A popular one is a trek to the waterfalls that can be done to reach breathtaking waterfalls.

Flying Fox:

There will be a harness tied to you, and you roll in free fall toward the earth with a height of 7 m above the ground at the thrilling speed of 160km/hr! Adventure enough? Then you go back up to do the same!

Minimum age requirements:  12 years

Weight:  20 – 130 kg

Where:  Shivpuri

 

 

Cliff Jumping & Body Surfing:

Get ready for more adventures where you can also join these two famous adventure games! And like most of the other adventure sports offered here, Cliff jumping in Rishikesh can also be done by beginners with the strict supervision of experts and always with the help! The mountainous terrain combined with one of the largest rivers in the country makes it an ideal place for cliff jumping.

Body surfing is yet another water sport, but not so much thrilling as it is relaxing. One can almost do it for free with guidance from instructors while you go river rafting.