THE HIMALAYA
The Himalaya, route by route.
The 15 most popular rishikesh tours in the Himalaya. The ones worth your days on the trail, with prices, durations and who runs them.
16km Ganges rafting in Rishikesh with pro guides, included safety gear, and a beginner-friendly thrill from Shivpuri to NIM Beach.
Most Popular“Amazing experience. The person handling and leading rafting was experienced, friendly and skilled. He made us enjoy the entire experience. The 3 kayaks for safety n rescue were cherry on the cake and very active and made us feel more relaxed”
Half-day 26 km Ganges rafting in Rishikesh with a safety kayaker, all gear, snacks, and grades I to III+.
“Great time down the Ganges River. Grest guides. They spent lot of time explaining the history behind the Ganges and the type of river rapids we would encounter”
26km Ganges day rafting in Rishikesh with a guide, safety kayaker, gear, and transport. About 4 hours, $26, mobile ticket.
“Had a amazing ride. Dev the leader was good. Four kayaks moving around for safety. Recommend for amazing experience.”
A guided Landour walking tour from Char Dukan with flexible start times, Himalayan views, and local storytelling for about 2–3 hours.
“Amazing experience about colonial charm of mussoorie the place were good and quite peaceful in morning Time.........”
Hike Top Tibba near Mussoorie with a professional guide on a forest route to about 8,500 ft, plus a first aid kit.
“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…”
Guided hike in Mussoorie to George Everest’s House and Mini Everest, with bottled water, great views, and local guide storytelling.
“Our Yash guide was an amazing story teller. He told us about the history, neighbouring cities, cuisines, places to visit and the significance of local landmarks. We were really happy with the hike.”
Chopta trek from Rishikesh to Deoria Tal and Tungnath sunrise on Chandrashilla Peak, 4 days with meals, homestays, and transport.
“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.”
Forest camping near Rishikesh with tent beds, buffet meals, camp sports, and bonfires with music, plus a waterfall and village walk.
“The natural views are so scenic, so peaceful. Had a wonderful stay here. The camp is 800 m walk in the forest and looks totally unexplored. Most recommended!”
Guided Benog Tibba day hike from Mussoorie through forest trails to panoramic Himalaya and temple views, with snacks and optional transfers.
“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”
Two-day Naag Tibba trek from Pantwari with an expert guide, camping gear and meals included, summit views, and safe group logistics.
“Great experience from pickup to drop off. Manish was very knowledgeable, friendly, and a safe driver. The food and chai provided along the way were also great”
A private, guide-led day in Mussoorie and Landour with flexible pickup, an air-conditioned car, and routing that fits your pace.
“We took a customized tour led by a guide who was clearly passionate about the local history of Mussorie and Dehradun. Our group ranged in age from 15-88, and everyone had a great time. We especially appreciated Rohit’s patient and flexibility in accommodating the diverse needs of our multigenerational group.”
Cook and dine in Rishikesh with Miss Anju, a sattvic Ayurvedic class with no onion or garlic, plus a spice lesson and lunch.
“Great experience with Miss Anjou. She prepared three dishes, including dessert. We participate in everything, take notes and take knowledge home. Miss Anjou is a great hostess. We recommend it for those who want to get to know better Indian cuisine and spend good times with nice peopleAuto-translated”
Private Kunjapuri sunrise tour from Rishikesh with air-conditioned pickup, panoramic views, Neer Garh Waterfall, and time for chai and breakfast.
“Devesh was a brilliant tour guide! I learnt so much during our walk. We had chai at the top for sunrise and then walked down through beautiful scenery, past local villages etc. I learnt about local life, the flora and fauna and about India tradition and culture generally. Would recommend!”
A 4-hour private walking tour in Rishikesh with ashrams, bridges, and a front-row look at the Ganga Aarti by evening.
“We enjoyed the day and learnt many things about the culture and ways of India with the religious beliefs and correctness in the Ganges and had a bird's eye view of the Aarti even a sharing of the flame. We have visited 3 different Read more”
Full-day 35km rafting in Rishikesh with Grade III–IV rapids like The Wall and Three Blind Mice, plus lunch.
“I had an exciting rafting experience overall. Dev, our guide, was fantastic—knowledgeable, friendly, and highly focused on safety, which I appreciated. The equipment was in excellent condition, and the tour was well-organized with great adRead more”
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