Park in Rishikesh · hours: 24/7.
Within 1 km of THDC Park 1.
Former Maharishi Mahesh Yogi ashram where The Beatles stayed in 1968, now a forest-department site full of murals and meditation domes.
One of Rishikesh's largest ashrams on the Ganga at Swargashram, known for its evening Ganga aarti and yoga festival.
Rishikesh's main bathing ghat, where a large evening Ganga aarti with lamps and chanting is held.
Historic 1939 suspension bridge over the Ganga, now closed to the public; a new glass-deck bridge (Bajrang Setu) is being built beside it.
Park in Rishikesh · hours: 24/7.
Iron suspension footbridge over the Ganga leading to the Swargashram ashram quarter.
One of Rishikesh's oldest temples, to Vishnu, near Triveni Ghat; the idol is carved from a single saligram stone.
Tapovan restaurant on the Badrinath road for pizzas and Italian, European and Indian food.
Park in Mussoorie.
nature reserve in Uttarakhand, India
Lake near Nainital with an island aquarium cafe reached by boat.
Crescent-shaped lake at the heart of Nainital, ringed by seven hills, with boating, kayaking and yachting.
India's first national park and a leading tiger reserve; jeep and canter safaris in eight zones from Ramnagar.
Summit at about 4,000 m above Tungnath with a 360-degree view of Chaukhamba, Nanda Devi, Trishul and Kedar peaks.
Forest-ringed lake at about 2,400 m above Sari village, reflecting the Chaukhamba peaks.
Tiger and elephant reserve in the Shivalik hills between Haridwar, Rishikesh and Dehradun.