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Rishikesh is located in Dehradun district in Uttarakhand. It is a popular tourist destination and is famous for its temples, pilgrimage sites, and many other religious places. Rishikesh is situated in the laps of the lower Himalayas. It is a major and the first stop for trekking enthusiasts. Tourists can avail various Rishikesh trekking packages that plan a tour for them including trekking; moreover they can embark on a trekking expedition from Rishikesh for various other sites.

Famous Trekking Sites

Rishikesh offers a wide range of trekking sites to the tourists. The tourists opting for Rishikesh trekking tours in India can cover the various trekking sites around the city that helps them in exploring the major views. These sites also connect Rishikesh to other nearby places. Some of these tours offered for famous trekking sites in Rishikesh are –

Kedarnath Vasuki Tal Trek Tour: The best season to avail a Rishikesh trekking package for this trekking trail is between May-June and August-October. The tour offered is generally for 8-9 days. This trek starts from Gaurikund. While heading towards Kedarnath, tourists also pass through stately forests and beautiful waterfalls. The views of Chaukhamba Peaks and Mandakini Valley make it a great trek.  

Rishikesh Gopeshwar Trek Tour: A Rishikesh trekking package tour for this trek takes almost 10-12 days. This long trek, starts from Rishikesh and covers destinations like Pipalkoti, Kalpeshwar, Bansi Narain, Godiyala, Rudranath, Sagar. The last site of this tour package tour is Gopeshwar.

Rishikesh Pauri Binsar Trek Tour: The trek starts from Thalisain via Pauri, which is a beautiful hill station. One can also view a panoramic view of snow capped peaks of Himalayas. A Rishikesh trekking tour in India for this site takes around 7-8 days.

Kauri Pass Trekking Tour: The base for this trek tour is Rishikesh. Kauri pass trek is located in the Garhwal Himalayas. One can view green fields, forests, and villages while passing through places like Auli and Chitrakantha. A Rishikesh trekking package for this trek tour takes almost 7-9 days.

Kalindikhal Pass Trek Tour: The suitable season to book a Rishikesh trekking tour in India for this site is July, August, and September. It is one of the most difficult treks in the region of Himalayas. This trek is recommended for only adventurous and fit trekkers who can do mountaineering and trekking on high altitude places. On this trek, one can see a large number of mammal species. These include black bear, western tragopan, golden eagle, and owls. The tour for this trek is generally of 18-20 days.

Services Offered by Tour Agencies

Travel agencies and companies offering Rishikesh trekking packages provide innumerable services to its customers. Some of the facilities offered by these agencies include-

• Booking and Cancellation of tours as per customer requirement.
• To offer economical and budgetary charges for availing the tour.
• Properly planned and well-organized tours.
• An exhilarating traveling experience.
• Providing accommodation and car rental services.

Apart from trekking, Rishikesh is also a major adventurous destination for tourists, that offer other adventurous activities like river rafting, rock climbing, and camping.