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Videos from the house and the river, and practical notes for planning your stay in Rishikesh.
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Rishikesh on a budget: dorm beds, food and getting around
Backpacking in Rishikesh: where to sleep cheaply, eat well, get around and enjoy the best free things in Tapovan.
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Three days in Rishikesh: a first-timer’s itinerary
A relaxed three-day plan for your first trip to Rishikesh: the ghats and aarti, rafting or yoga, the Beatles Ashram and a day in the hills.
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The best trips from Rishikesh into the Garhwal hills
Chopta and Tungnath, the Valley of Flowers, Auli, Mussoorie and Har Ki Dun: where to go from Rishikesh, how long each trip takes, and the best season for each.
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When to visit Rishikesh: a season-by-season guide
Clear winter mornings, rafting season, monsoon green: what each part of the year in Rishikesh is like, and what to pack.
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Getting to Tapovan from Delhi, Dehradun and Haridwar
By road, rail or air: the simplest ways to reach Alpine Retreat on Badrinath Marg, Tapovan.
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