Trekking in Rishikesh: “On the Foothills of the Himalayas”

Trekking in Rishikesh is a wonderful experience that allows you to explore the beauty of the Himalayas up close. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced trekker, there is a trekking route in Rishikesh that suits your needs. So, pack your bags and get ready to embark on an exciting adventure in the Himalayas!

Trekking in Rishikesh offers an opportunity to connect with nature and experience the beauty of the Himalayas up close. In this blog, we will explore some of the best trekking routes in Rishikesh. Here is the depiction of 6 Best  Short One-Day Trekking in Rishikesh that you must know about Rishikesh Trek Packages before you beat these treks near Rishikesh

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Kunjapuri Trail
Kunjapuri Trail

Quick Look at Short Treks in Rishikesh ( Small Treks in Rishikesh )

  1. Neer Waterfall Trek – It is an entry-level half-day- No age bar 
  2. Neelkanth Mahadev Trek – A full-Day trek 24 km roundtrip trail  
  3. Kunjapuri Sunrise Trek – A full-day  12 km downhill  trail 
  4. Patna Waterfall Trek – A half-Day  trekking trail 
  5. Patho Village Trek – A  4-hour / 8 km roundtrip trek
  6. Kota  Village Trek – A Full- Day, easy-to-moderate trek 
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Neelkantha- The Oldest Temple in Rishikesh
Neelkantha- The Oldest Temple in Rishikesh

1- Neelkanth Mahadev Trek

Neelkanth Mahadev Trek is a popular trekking trail in Rishikesh that takes you to the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, a famous Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is located at an altitude of 1330 meters and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains.

The trek starts from the village of Pauri Garhwal, which is about 32 km from Rishikesh. The trail is about 12 km long and takes about 6-7 hours to complete. It is a moderate trek that requires a reasonable level of fitness.

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Group Photo During the adventure
Group Photo During the adventure

 2- Kunjapuri Temple Trek

Kunjapuri Temple Trek – This is a moderate trek that takes you to the Kunjapuri Temple, located at an altitude of 1645 meters. The trek starts from the village of Narendra Nagar and takes about 3-4 hours to complete.

  • Recommended Time: 3 to 4 Hours (Transportation and visit).
  • Hours: 24 Hours.
  • Price: Free.
Barkot Village Enroute Attractions
Barkot Village Enroute Attractions

3- Neer Waterfall Trek

Neer Garh Waterfall Trek – This is a short and easy trek that takes you to the beautiful Neer Garh Waterfall. The trek starts from the Rishikesh-Badrinath highway and takes about 2-3 hours to complete

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  • Recommended Time: 30 Minutes onwards.
  • Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 pm.
  • Price:  50 Indian Rupees – $ 70 Cents (Foreign).
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Neer Gaddu waterfalls in Rishikesh
Neer Gaddu waterfalls in Rishikesh

4- Patna Waterfall

An even more majestic waterfall and reachable with a nice walk of about 7 kilometers (plus another 5 km on the way back) from Lakshman Jhula Bridge. Patna waterfall Rishikesh from the bridge, you follow the road that runs along the Ganges on the right bank, walking in the opposite direction to the current.

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  • Recommended Time: 3 Hours onwards.
  • Hours: 24 Hours.
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Patna Waterfall

Patna Waterfall

4- Kota Village Trek

The small village Kota of Rishikesh is famous as an eco-village that lies atop an elevation of almost close to 1200 m above sea level amidst the Rajaji National Park of Pauri district, Uttarakhand. 

The Sirasu To Kota trail is a 7 km long trail that takes you over a bridge that is hanging over the Ganges river. The bridge can be a little scary to walk on, but the view is amazing. You can see the Ganges river flowing and you can hear the water gurgling as it flows by.!

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Kota Village
Kota Village

6- Patho Village Trek

The Patho Village lies at an elevation of 800 meters above sea level in Tapovan, Rishikesh. It is a very small village in the Himalayan Mountains. It is not high up in the mountains, but it is still very high up. It is not as high as other villages in the Ganges Valley area. The village is very peaceful and quiet, and it has great mountain views.

Patho Village Meadow
Patho Village Meadow

Conclusions 

We hope you enjoyed this blog post about trekking in Rishikesh. With this information, we are confident that you will be able to choose the right trek for you and your family. If you have any other questions about trekking in Rishikesh, please contact us at info@rishikeshdaytour.com. Thank you for reading, we love being able to provide informative content like this for our fans!

Author

Namaste! I am Om. I am a licensed Tourist Guide ( Approved by Ministry of Tourism, Government of India), I’m originally from Varanasi. Now, I am living in Rishikesh. I set up this blog to share my tips and experiences for traveling to inspire and help you to travel more. Hari Om

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