Oliva

Rishikesh


An unexpected find up the hill at Bhandari Swiss Cottage is this Italian-run cafe that serves up authentic wood-fired pizzas and flavoursome pastas – the fungi penne cooked al dente is a winner. All use fresh handmade ingredients, and its espresso coffee and breakfasts are also excellent, featuring avocado, eggs and paneer wraps.


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2. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ashram

1.19 MILES

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3. Neelkantha Mahadev Temple

1.53 MILES

Follow the dedicated pilgrims who take water from the Ganges to offer at this temple, a 7km, three-hour walk along a forest path from Swarg Ashram…

4. Neer Garh Waterfall

1.63 MILES

A lovely multitiered waterfall at the end of a 20-minute hike that starts 2km north of Lakshman Jhula. However it's blighted by its touristy setup,…

5. Rajaji Tiger Reserve

12.5 MILES

This unspoilt park, covering over 1000 sq km in the forested foothills near Haridwar, is one of India's newest tiger reserves (as of 2017 there were 34…

6. Shiva Statue

14.47 MILES

This monumental Shiva statue is a Haridwar landmark that stands majestically on an island viewed from Har-ki-Pairi Ghat.

7. Har-ki-Pairi Ghat

14.74 MILES

Har-ki-Pairi (The Footstep of God) is where Vishnu is said to have dropped some divine nectar and left behind a footprint. Every evening, hundreds of…

8. Mansa Devi Temple

14.87 MILES

Take the cable car to this crowded hilltop temple dedicated to a wish-fulfilling goddess. You can walk up (a steep 1.5km), but beware of monkeys…