r/Rishikesh

Being a localite, I can visit Rishikesh again and again and never really feel bored. There’s something about this place that’s hard to explain in words like it’s more of a feeling. The calm, the energy, the peace it gives…😌it just hits differently every time.

I’m curious how others experience it. For long-term visitors, did your perspective on Rishikesh change over time? And for locals, does that sense of peace stay the same, or does it slowly become normal?

What’s something about Rishikesh that only someone who has spent real time here would truly understand?

i am looking to work remotely from Rishikesh for a time period of 3-6 months most probably.

Requirements-

1. private room and attached bathroom
2. close to riverside
3. A good table and chair as i work long hours
4. food option available
5. WiFi connectivity

i am currently considering PG around AIIMS Rishikesh since they do match my requirements but haven't decided since i am unaware if better options exist

Looking for precise suggestions from people who have done a similar thing or from locals .

Thanks in advance

Anyone from rishikesh or been there on a budget? I'm travelling there with 3 friends and need help with managing the expenses of the itinerary.

Hello Travellers!!

As a local from Rishikesh!! I have a question for all Travellers.

What is the one thing—a specific dish, a flavor, or a quality standard—that you searched for in Rishikesh but couldn't find done correctly ?

Be brutal and honest!!

We are three friends heading to rishikesh for river rafting tomorrow , plan is simple! rafting , fun , safe and memorable trip. if you're in rishikesh around that time or planning to go , join us! it'll be the craziest experience ever! if you're interested, comment or DM. 🫶

same as the title, jaldi jaldi tell crow aaj jaunga😍

hii guys any house party in doon or rishikesh ?

The audio grows louder later, around 40-60 seconds onward. The iconic chorus can be heard near the beginning, but louder at 2:19.

In the mornings, somebody goes by and blasts this tune. I have become rather fond of it, a real earworm. I can't ID any strings of words because of my elementary Hindi, only some derivation of "swaccha" which is when I finally realised it was a garbage truck after several days. So I am unable to search online for the song. All I learned so far is that there are a few other "Swacchata [localcity]" songs, and of course Bharat because of the campaign.

Do you know the name and artist of this one though? Or, if you don't know the song already, maybe you can pick out some words to help me find the song online?

The only safe booking option I have right now is a train to Deoband, and then I'm on my own.

No buses from what I can see. How much of a hassle or how costly would it be to book taxi or whatever from Deoband to Rishikesh? Or at least from Deoband to Haridwar... Rishikesh is easy from Haridwar, I think

HEY TO ALL WE ARE COMING FROM DELHI SERCHING SOMETHING NEW EXPERIENCE ANYBODY HAVE TO JOIN LET'S GO

Planning to travel solo for 4-5 days in the last week of May.

Agenda would be slow days , pottery , trying cafes and maybe gym/yoga

Anyone planning on the same dates ?

Open to modify dates a bit as well.