Other Activities

Besides being a great holiday destination for indulging in extreme adventure sports, Rishikesh also offers tourists a host of soft adventure and leisure activities. On the one hand, adventure sports like river rafting, rock climbing and kayaking give a genuine taste of Uttarakhand adventure. On the other there are leisure activities that let you know the town of Rishikesh closely. Being blessed with an abundant supply of nature, Rishikesh has locales where you have the time of your life along with your family and friends.

While on a holiday in Rishikesh, do not forget to enjoy the following activities.

JUNGLE WALK
Though Rishikesh is mostly popular for white water rafting along the Ganges, it has a number of other surprises in store. Adventure lovers arrive in this Himalayan town from all parts of the world. If you have an eye to appreciate the wonders of nature, the naturally blessed town of Rishikesh has all the ingredients to enhance your travel experience. A jungle walk does not only add much to your experience, but it also has a great medicinal value bringing multiple health benefits.

BIRD WATCHING
Being at Rishikesh in Uttarakhand and miss an opportunity to do bird watching can be almost blasphemous. The entire northern Indian state is rich in flora, fauna and avi-fauna. Setting out on a bird watching tour in Rishikesh is simply an unforgettable experience. Accompanied by a naturalist or a local travel guide, you can explore the multiple varieties of bird species in this region. While on your bird watching tour, do not forget to carry your binoculars and cameras to enjoy and catch forever some of the most wonderful moments.

PHOTOGRAPHY
Picturesque scenes, gurgling rivers, rolling hills, dense jungle and the pristine flora and fauna - these are just the right ingredients to set out on a photography tour of Rishikesh in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. Nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, bird watching freaks and travelers who have appreciation for everything natural arrive in this Himalayan town to enjoy some tranquil moments of solitude amidst the nature-rich environs of Rishikesh.

ANGLING
Anyone who has a love for adventure can indulge in this exciting activity in Rishikesh. Angling also suits people who are against inflicting pain on living beings. In this activity, you will definitely practice catching fish. But one you have caught the fish you will throw them back to the water so that you do not make an impact on the natural environment.

Wherever you go in Rishikesh, it is essential that you respect the local customs and traditions and be a responsible traveler. For activities like angling or moving into protected areas, you may need to acquire some entry permits. However, you need not worry about where to obtain the permit, as your travel agent will arrange it for you. Remember not to make any impact on the environment during your trip to Rishikesh to extract the maximum of your holidays.