Rishikesh

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Sunrise from Kunjapuri, then walk down

Drive up in the dark to a ridge temple at around 1,650 m for the sun coming over the Himalayan skyline, then walk back down through villages and terraces instead of driving.

from ₹1500 · Leave Rishikesh around 04:30–05:00 depending on the season. Clearest Himalayan views are October–December and after rain; haze builds through spring.

Safari in Rajaji Tiger Reserve from the Rishikesh side

Book a forest department day-visit permit online, choose a zone and a morning or evening shift, and drive the forest tracks on the Rishikesh-Dehradun side of the reserve.

from ₹150 · The reserve states it is open to tourists from 15 November to 15 June. Shift timings change with the season: 15 Nov–15 Feb morning 06:30–08:00 and evening 13:30–15:00; 16 Feb–15 Apr morning 06:00–07:30 and evening 14:00–15:30; 16 Apr–15 Jun morning 05:30–07:00 and evening 15:00–16:30.

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