Rishikesh Located on the lap of the Himalayas, Rishikesh is one of the best destinations for budget travel in India. It is an enchanting place that offers you quite a bit for the cheapest rates, and from temples, cafes to yoga centres Rishikesh transports you to an altogether different world! If you are a daredevil and will to shell out extra money on adventure sports, plan your trip around the time when river rafting, bungee jumping, ziplining etc are allowed for tourists.  Average cost: Stay + Food = Rs 500-Rs 1000/day approx  Adventure activities: Rs 400 – Rs 1600 per person approx  Best time to visit Rishikesh: September-November  Places to visit in Rishikesh: Laxman Jhula, Triveni Ghat, Beatles Ashram, Vashishtha Gufa  Nearest Railway Station/Airport: Dehradun Railway Junction/ Jolly Grant Airport