First Hello: one full day in Rishikesh.
Overview
Most people plan a week here and never manage to see all of this. You get it in one day: sunrise yoga and a sacred dip while the town is still quiet, the rapids or a hidden waterfall by mid-morning, temples and market lanes through the afternoon, then the river turns to fire at the Parmarth aarti. However long you end up staying in Rishikesh, this is the day that convinces you to.
- Yoga & Breathwork by the Ganga
- Secret Waterfall or River Rafting
- Beatles Ashram & Bhootnath Temple
- Evening Ganga Aarti & Guided Meditation
Your day, hour by hour
Sunrise yoga to the evening aarti. The map shows where the day goes; tap the meeting point for the exact start.
- 1Sai GhatStart
- 2Freedom Ghat
- 3Secret Waterfall
- 4Beatles Ashram
- 5Bhootnath Temple
- 6Tapovan
- 7Parmarth Niketan (Ganga Aarti)End
- On pickup Included
Hotel Pickup & QR Check-In
Your guide (host) meets you at your hotel, checks you in on your arrival card, and the day begins. From here the logistics are theirs to carry, not yours.
- 06:00 – 07:30 AM Included
Yoga & Breathwork at Sai Ghat
An all-levels practice as the river wakes up, near the Gangamata statue at Sai Ghat. Never done yoga? Come anyway. You are guided through it, not left at the back to work it out.
- 07:30 – 08:00 AM Included
Sacred Ganga Dip at Freedom Ghat
A five-minute walk across Laxman Jhula to Freedom Ghat for the dip: bracing, humbling, unforgettable, the river the way locals meet it.
- 08:00 – 09:00 AMYour own time
Your Own Time
The hour is yours. Optional, book separately: a Dry Cupping Session, a One-on-One Fitness Session, or Sound Healing.
Timings are indicative and can shift a little with weather, traffic, or river conditions. Your host manages the exact flow on the day.
Meals are yours to choose, on purpose. Rishikesh's cafés are part of the experience, and locking you into a set breakfast, lunch and dinner would work against the very freedom this trip is selling. Tell your guide (host) the mood, and they'll walk you to the right spot. You pay only for what you order.
What's included
- Everything in the day you pick, from the morning practice to the evening finale
- Sunrise yoga and breathwork, then a sacred dip in the Ganga
- White water rafting or the Secret Waterfall, whichever you choose
- The Beatles Ashram, Bhootnath Temple and the Ganga aarti at Parmarth
- A guided meditation by the river to close the day, if you want it
- Your guide (host) with you at every activity. They meet you after the morning practice
What's not included
- Your meals. You eat where you like, and your guide (host) will tell you where is good
- Beatles Ashram entry if you are visiting from abroad. Rs. 1,000 in cash at the gate. Indian guests are covered
- Somewhere to sleep. First Hello is one day, start to finish
- Getting yourself to Rishikesh. Say the word and your guide (host) arranges it, whether that is your airport pickup and drop or a pickup from Delhi, Haridwar or the railway station
- Shopping, and anything you add later like a massage, a trek or a ceremony
Other info
Getting here & around
On foot (the default)
- Sai Ghat & the evening Ganga Aarti
- Cafés & markets in Tapovan
By scooty
- Secret Waterfall visit
- Beatles Ashram
By taxi (out of town only)
- White Water Rafting pickup
- Haridwar & Har Ki Pauri
- Devprayag
- Airport transfers
- Neelkanth Temple
Make it yours
The itinerary gives you the structure. The open spaces are yours.
- Dry Cupping Session · On request
- One-on-One Fitness Session · On request
- Sound Healing · On request
Worth knowing before you book
- First Hello runs as a small shared day, or fully private for just your group; your call at booking.
- Timings are indicative and shift a little with weather, traffic and river conditions; your host manages the flow on the day.
- The rafting or the Secret Waterfall is your choice, and both depend on safe river conditions.
- Beatles Ashram entry is included for Indian guests; foreign visitors pay Rs. 1,000 in cash at the gate.
Who it's for
What to wear
- Comfortable clothes you can move in
- Good walking shoes or secure sandals
- Modest cover for the temples and the ashram
- Quick-dry clothes and a change if you choose the rafting or the waterfall
What to bring
- Water bottle, sun cap and sunscreen
- Phone and a small dry bag for the rafting
- A towel and a change of clothes for the river
- Some cash for lunch, the market and any offerings
- Beatles Ashram entry for foreign visitors (Rs. 1,000 cash at the gate)
Accessibility & pace
A full, active day with walking, steps at the temples and ghats, and uneven riverside ground. The rafting and the waterfall involve real physical activity. If you have mobility needs, tell us before booking so we can shape the day around you.
Season & weather
Winter mornings are cold by the river, so bring a warm layer. Summers are hot, so carry water and sun protection. In monsoon the rafting and waterfall depend on river conditions, and your host may adjust the day for safety.
Questions, answered
Is First Hello private or shared?
Your call at booking. It runs as a small shared day, or fully private for just your group.
Do I choose the rafting or the waterfall?
Yes. You pick the rafting run or the Secret Waterfall when you book. Both are included; you simply choose one.
Is the Beatles Ashram entry included?
Included for Indian guests. Foreign visitors pay Rs. 1,000 in cash at the gate, and your host sorts the rest.
Are meals included?
No. Lunch and any snacks are at your own expense, with your host's recommendations.
What time does it start and end?
It is a full day, from the morning practice to the evening aarti and meditation. Exact timings shift a little with weather and traffic; your host manages the flow.
Do I need to be fit or experienced?
No. The yoga is all levels, and the rafting and waterfall are guided. Come as you are.
Real trips, real words.
As a woman travelling solo, I wanted to explore Rishikesh but also wanted to feel comfortable and supported. Very smooth experience overall. I had a few last-minute changes, and the team handled them without any fuss. That made the trip so much easier. Highly recommended 🙌
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Neha · 23 · Bangalore
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