6+ Trails
Natural Waterfall Cascades
1,645 M
Kunjapuri Peak Altitude
Easy to Moderate
Trails for All Age Groups
Gateway Hub
Base for Chopta & Dayara
Top Waterfall & Day Treks in Rishikesh
Just a short drive from Rishikesh, cool Himalayan forest canopies open up, along with spring pools fed by snowmelt and rock formations that look like nobody's touched them in centuries. All within 15 minutes of town.
1. Neer Garh (Neer Gaddu) Waterfall
This is the hike everyone talks about. 3 KM round trip, winding up through pine forest that smells like resin, and you end at 2, a multi tier cascade where turquoise pools sit deep enough to swim in. Cold. So cold. Worth it.
2. Patna Waterfall & Limestone Caves
A 1.5 KM climb, steeper than you'd guess, cutting through the Rajaji forest buffer, and the curtain waterfall at the top feels earned. Right beside it, limestone has carved itself into drip caves you can actually walk into.
3. Kunjapuri Temple Sunrise Hike
Dawn breaks gold over Chaukhamba and Swargarohini, the peaks catching light before the valleys do. From there it's a 14 KM downhill trek, terraced villages on one side, mango orchards on the other, and Neer waterfall waiting at the bottom.
2026 Rishikesh Day Treks & Guide Tariffs
Overview of route distances, elevation gains, time durations, and certified guide fees.
| Trek Route / Name | Distance | Duration | Difficulty | Starting Point | Guide Fee (Group) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neer Garh Waterfall Hike | 3 KM (Round Trip) | 2 – 3 Hours | Easy | Neer Checkpost (Tapovan) | ₹600 – ₹800 |
| Patna Waterfall & Caves | 1.5 KM | 1.5 – 2 Hours | Easy-Moderate | Patna Village (Neelkanth Rd) | ₹500 – ₹700 |
| Garud Chatti Waterfall Walk | 2 KM | 1.5 Hours | Easy | Garud Chatti Bridge | ₹500 |
| Kunjapuri Sunrise Downhill Trek | 14 KM | 4 – 5 Hours | Moderate | Kunjapuri Devi Temple | ₹1,500 – ₹2,200 |
| Beatles Ashram & Forest Trail | 4 KM | 2.5 Hours | Easy | Swarg Ashram Gate | ₹800 – ₹1,000 |
Book a Certified Trekking Guide
Local guides who know these trails, carry first aid kits, and won't vanish if the weather turns. Available for families, photographers chasing the right light, or corporate teams that need someone to keep them on the path.
Trekking Assistance Desk
Route conditions shift with the season. Our team checks waterfall flow before you go and picks trails based on what you're after, not a canned itinerary.
Trekker's Checklist:
- Gripped sports sneakers or trekking shoes
- Refillable water bottle & energy snacks
- Quick-drying shorts / swimwear for waterfall pools