3 Days in Rishikesh: Rafting, Yoga, Waterfalls & the Kunjapuri Sunset (2026)
Three days is the sweet spot for Rishikesh. Day one belongs to the Ganga — 16km of Grade III-IV rapids between Shivpuri and Lakshman Jhula, cliff jumping at Mohan Chatti, and a riverside camp lunch with sand between your toes. Day two flips the script: sunrise yoga at Parmarth Niketan, the psychedelic ruins of the Beatles Ashram, and Triveni Ghat's evening aarti. Day three is where most tourists miss out — the three-tier Neer Garh waterfall, the silent cave where Sage Vashishta meditated, and a golden-hour drive up to Kunjapuri Temple for the best Himalayan panorama within 25km of town.
Duration
3 Full Days / 2 Nights
Budget
₹4,000 – ₹10,000
Elevation
372m – 1,645m ASL
Best Start
7:00 AM Day 1
Key Areas
Shivpuri – Lakshman Jhula – Tapovan – Kunjapuri
Ride the Rapids: Full Send on the Ganga
16km Rafting, Cliff Jumping, Riverside Camp & Lakshman Jhula
River Rafting — Shivpuri to Lakshman Jhula (16km)
This is the run that put Rishikesh on the adventure map. The 16km stretch from Shivpuri to Lakshman Jhula takes you through 9 named rapids — Roller Coaster (the big one, Grade III+), Golf Course (a long rolling section), Club House, Double Trouble, and the final set near the bridges. Your operator picks you up from Tapovan or your hostel at 7 AM, drives 20 minutes to the Shivpuri put-in point, gives a 15-minute safety briefing, and then you're on the water. The river alternates between flat stretches where you can jump in and swim, and sudden whitewater bursts that soak everyone in the raft. Water levels vary by season — September-October post-monsoon is the most intense (true Grade IV), February-May is mellower (Grade III). All licensed operators include life jackets, helmets, paddles, a safety kayaker trailing the group, and a dry bag for your stuff.
- Book through your hostel or walk into the operator offices on Tapovan Road — they'll quote ₹800-1,200. The touts hanging around Lakshman Jhula charge ₹2,000-2,500 for the identical trip with the same operator
- Ask specifically for the Shivpuri put-in (16km). Some budget operators start at Marine Drive (9km) and call it '16km' — you'll miss the best rapids. Confirm the put-in point before paying
- Wear quick-dry shorts and a t-shirt you don't mind getting wrecked. Secure sandals with a back strap (Teva-style), not flip-flops — you'll lose them in the first rapid. Leave your phone in the dry bag
- The 7 AM slot is best: cooler air, fewer rafts on the water, and you're done by lunch. The 9:30 AM and noon batches get crowded with bus tour groups from Delhi
Cliff Jumping at Mohan Chatti
About 8km into the rafting run, your guide pulls the raft to shore at Mohan Chatti — a natural cliff section where boulders jut 5 to 15 meters above deep pools. The guide checks water depth, demonstrates the technique, and you jump one by one. The 5-meter jump is a rush. The 10-meter jump makes your stomach drop. The 15-meter jump exists for people who want to question their life choices. Completely optional — zero pressure from the guides, and watching others jump is entertainment enough. The deep teal color of the Ganga here, against grey boulders and green hills, is absurdly photogenic.
- Jump feet-first, arms crossed tight over your chest, chin tucked. The guides demo this. Don't pencil-dive — the impact at 10m+ is no joke
- If you're nervous, start with the 5m rock. The adrenaline after the first jump makes the higher ones feel doable
- GoPro footage from the cliff jumping spot is the best souvenir. Some operators include it free, others charge ₹300-500 for the full trip footage. Negotiate before you start
- The water is deep here (guides check before every session), but avoid jumping if you're not a confident swimmer even with a life jacket
Lunch at a Shivpuri Riverside Camp
Several rafting operators run beach camps on the Shivpuri riverbank where they serve lunch to their rafting groups. Aqua Forest, Camp Crossfire, and Red Chilli are the well-known ones. The food is simple — dal, rice, paneer sabzi, roti, and a salad — but eating it on white sand with the Ganga flowing ten feet away is the whole point. Some camps have volleyball nets and rope swings. If your rafting operator doesn't include lunch, any camp will serve you for ₹150-250. You can also get Maggi and chai from the small shack operators near the beach.
- If your rafting package includes camp lunch, it's usually basic but filling. Upgrade to a la carte paneer tikka (₹120-180) at the camp if available
- The beach area at Shivpuri is free to hang out at — you don't need to be a camp guest. Just walk down from the road
- Post-lunch, you can arrange a shared jeep back to Tapovan for ₹50 per person, or walk the 3km riverside trail if your legs aren't jelly from rafting
Explore Lakshman Jhula & Trimbakeshwar Temple
The original Lakshman Jhula suspension bridge has been closed since 2020 (structural damage), but the new bridge 200m downstream gives you the same vertigo-inducing walk over the Ganga with mountain views both ways. On the east bank, climb the 13-story Trimbakeshwar Temple — there's no elevator, just narrow stairs winding past shrines on each floor. The rooftop view of the river, both bridges, and the forested hills is worth every sweaty step. The market around Lakshman Jhula sells rudraksha malas (₹50-500 depending on quality), singing bowls (₹300-2,000), and the usual tourist trinkets. Bargain hard — start at 40% of the asking price.
- The Trimbakeshwar Temple rooftop is the best free viewpoint in central Rishikesh. Go between 3-5 PM when the light is warm and the temple is relatively empty
- Monkeys near the bridge are aggressive. Don't carry visible food, avoid making eye contact, and keep sunglasses in your bag (they grab shiny things)
- The market stalls quote inflated prices for tourists. A rudraksha mala that's ₹80 will be quoted at ₹300. Bargain firmly or walk away — they'll call you back
- The original closed bridge is visible from the new one. Good photo op if you frame both bridges together
Riverside Walk: Lakshman Jhula to Ram Jhula
This 2km walk along the east bank of the Ganga is Rishikesh's most scenic stroll. The path threads between ashrams, small temples, and ghats with steps leading down to the river. You'll pass through Swarg Ashram — a cluster of meditation centers, Sanskrit schools, and old dharamshalas with faded colonial-era architecture. Ram Jhula, the wider and less photogenic of the two bridges, connects to the west bank and Sivananda Ashram. The walk takes 30-40 minutes at a stroll, but budget extra time because you'll stop to photograph the river every 200 meters.
- Walk south from Lakshman Jhula along the east bank (the ashram side). The path is paved but narrow in sections
- Swarg Ashram has more authentic spiritual energy than the Lakshman Jhula tourist zone — fewer shops, more chanting
Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan
Parmarth Niketan hosts the most popular evening aarti in Rishikesh — right on the Ganga at the ashram's private ghat. It's more intimate than Varanasi's spectacle: you sit on stone steps, the river is five feet away, the Himalayan foothills darken behind the priests, and the chanting reverberates off the water. The ceremony involves synchronized fire offerings, Sanskrit hymns, and the release of flower diyas (small floating candles) onto the river. Arrive 20 minutes early for a spot on the lower steps.
- Arrive by 6:10 PM to get the lower ghat steps. The ceremony starts at sunset — roughly 6:30 PM Oct-Feb, 7:00 PM Mar-Sep
- Buy a diya from the vendors outside the ashram gate (₹10-20) and float it during the ceremony. It's a small ritual but oddly moving
- Photography is fine but put your phone down for at least five minutes and actually watch the ceremony. The fire reflections on the Ganga at dusk are better experienced than captured
Dinner at Little Buddha Cafe or Freedom Cafe
Tapovan is Rishikesh's backpacker strip — a cluster of cafes, yoga studios, and hostels on the west bank above Lakshman Jhula. Little Buddha Cafe has the best river view (corner table on the upper level, get there before 7:30 PM), but the kitchen is slow. Freedom Cafe is faster, louder, and popular with the hostel crowd — their falafel plate (₹180) and masala chai (₹40) are solid. Beatles Cafe is the nostalgic choice with decent banana pancakes. Everything in Rishikesh is vegetarian and alcohol-free by law, so manage expectations if you were hoping for a beer after rafting.
- Little Buddha Cafe upper-level corner table is the most coveted seat in Tapovan. Arrive by 7:15 PM or you'll wait 30 minutes
- If you want something more local than cafe food, the thali stalls near the Tapovan intersection serve unlimited thalis for ₹80-120. Better food, zero ambiance
- Rishikesh shuts down early. Most restaurants close by 9:00-9:30 PM. Don't plan a late dinner
- Wi-Fi works at most cafes but it's slow. Download your Netflix episodes at the hostel if you want evening entertainment
Soul Day: Yoga, Beatles Ashram & Sacred Ghats
Ashram Yoga, Beatles Ashram, Swarg Ashram, Triveni Ghat Aarti & Ram Jhula
Morning Yoga at Parmarth Niketan or Sivananda Ashram
Parmarth Niketan's free drop-in class starts at 6:00 AM sharp on their ghat-facing terrace. It's Hatha-style, 90 minutes, all levels, and there's something genuinely different about doing sun salutations with the actual Ganga flowing below you and mist rising off the mountains. They lock the gate at 6:05 — not kidding. Alternative: Sivananda Ashram near Ram Jhula runs a more structured 6:30 AM class (₹200, registration at the front desk the evening before). Their Sivananda sequence is traditional — 12 postures, pranayama, relaxation. If you want a smaller group, the Yoga House in Tapovan does 7 AM classes for ₹300 (max 8 people, book a day ahead).
- Parmarth Niketan gate closes at 6:05 AM. Set two alarms. If you're staying in Tapovan, it's a 15-minute walk to the ashram — leave by 5:40 AM
- Bring your own mat or rent one for ₹50-100. The ashram's communal mats have seen a thousand downward dogs and it shows
- Wear clothes covering shoulders and knees — ashram dress code is enforced. No crop tops, no short shorts
- The Yoga House in Tapovan is the best small-group option if Parmarth's 50-person class feels too anonymous
Beatles Ashram (Chaurasi Kutia)
In February 1968, all four Beatles flew to Rishikesh to study Transcendental Meditation with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi at this ashram. They stayed for weeks, wrote most of the White Album here, and put Rishikesh on the global counterculture map. The ashram was abandoned after Maharishi left, reclaimed by jungle for decades, and reopened in 2015. Today it's a haunting mix of crumbling meditation domes, overgrown stone paths, and world-class street art — murals of John, Paul, George, and Ringo cover the meditation cells, psychedelic mandalas wrap around pillars, and local artists keep adding new pieces. The main meditation dome (the large igloo-shaped structure) has extraordinary acoustics — clap once and the echo rings for 4-5 seconds. The individual meditation cells where the Beatles actually sat are in the back section, smaller and eerier, with trees growing through the roofs.
- Go in the morning (9-11 AM) when the light filters through the trees and hits the graffiti at its best. Midday is brutally hot with zero shade, and the colors wash out in harsh overhead sun
- The meditation dome near the entrance gets all the Instagram traffic. Walk past it to the back section — the individual cells are quieter, more atmospheric, and where the actual history happened
- Download the 'Beatles Ashram' audio guide app before you go. The signage inside is minimal and you'll miss 80% of the context without it
- Entry is through the Rajaji National Park gate. Keep your ticket — they check it at exit. The ashram closes at 4 PM; last entry is 3 PM
Walk Through Swarg Ashram
Swarg Ashram is the spiritual heart of Rishikesh — a car-free zone on the east bank between Ram Jhula and Lakshman Jhula packed with ashrams, temples, and Sanskrit schools. The energy here is completely different from Tapovan's cafe culture. Walk past the Ved Niketan Dham ashram (their library has rare Sanskrit texts), peek into the Geeta Bhawan (free, beautiful courtyard), and stop at any of the small temple ghats for a quiet moment by the river. The narrow lanes feel like they haven't changed in 50 years — sadhu-orange robes everywhere, temple bells, incense smoke drifting across the path.
- Swarg Ashram is a no-vehicle zone. The only traffic is pedestrians, cows, and the occasional motorbike that shouldn't be there
- Stop at Geeta Bhawan — it's free to enter, has a peaceful courtyard garden, and their bookshop sells Hindi-English Bhagavad Gita translations for ₹50
- For a cheap and authentic lunch, the ashram dining halls (bhandara) serve free meals to visitors at noon. Ved Niketan Dham is the most accessible one — just join the queue
Lunch at Chotiwala or Madras Cafe
Chotiwala is Rishikesh's most iconic restaurant, operating since 1958 near Ram Jhula with a costumed doorman sporting a long braid. Their special thali (₹180) is the classic order: dal, paneer, roti, rice, raita, and a gulab jamun. There are two Chotiwala restaurants facing each other — both claim to be the original, and the debate is a local inside joke. For something different, Madras Cafe near Swarg Ashram does surprisingly good South Indian — their masala dosa (₹90) and filter coffee (₹30) are a welcome change from North Indian food monotony.
- At Chotiwala, sit upstairs for the view. The ground floor is louder and hotter
- Madras Cafe's filter coffee is the best caffeine hit in the Ram Jhula area — genuinely strong South Indian style, not the watery Nescafe everyone else serves
- If you're on a strict budget, the aloo puri stalls outside Ram Jhula serve a filling plate for ₹30-50
Explore Ram Jhula Area & Sivananda Ashram
Ram Jhula is the wider, more functional of Rishikesh's two famous bridges — less photogenic than Lakshman Jhula but with its own charm. Cross to the west bank to visit the Divine Life Society campus founded by Swami Sivananda in 1936. It's a sprawling, peaceful complex with a temple, a free library, a small museum about Sivananda's life, and manicured gardens. The bookshop sells Sivananda's writings on yoga philosophy for ₹30-100 — genuine bargains if you're interested in the source texts. The campus is quiet in the afternoon and you can sit by the river on their private ghat.
- The Sivananda Ashram bookshop is one of Rishikesh's hidden gems. Their books on yoga philosophy, pranayama, and meditation are ₹30-100 — cheaper than Amazon and printed by the ashram's own press
- The ashram ghat behind the main building is one of the quietest spots to sit by the Ganga in central Rishikesh. Most tourists don't know it exists
- Dress modestly when visiting ashrams. Shoulders and knees covered, shoes off at temple entrances
Holy Dip at Triveni Ghat
Triveni Ghat is where three rivers — Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythological Saraswati — are believed to converge. It's the holiest bathing ghat in Rishikesh and feels more authentically sacred than the tourist-heavy bridge areas. The water is startlingly cold even in summer (straight from Himalayan snowmelt) and startlingly clear — you can see the riverbed 3-4 meters down. Change in the basic changing rooms (₹10), stash valuables in the locker (₹20), and take the steps into the water. Even a knee-deep wade counts. The ghat is busiest at sunrise and pre-aarti, but late afternoon is relatively calm.
- The water is genuinely cold — 12-18°C depending on season. Don't overthink it, just get in. The cold shock passes in 30 seconds
- Women should wear a salwar kameez or cotton clothes over swimwear. Men can go in shorts. Avoid anything you'd wear to a pool — this is a sacred site
- Bring a small towel and dry clothes in a bag. The changing rooms are basic (concrete rooms with a curtain) but functional
- Arrive before 5 PM to avoid the pre-aarti crowd that builds from 5:30 PM onward
Evening Aarti at Triveni Ghat
Tonight, switch from yesterday's Parmarth aarti to the one at Triveni Ghat. This ceremony is smaller, more local, and less performative — the priests face the confluence point, the crowd is mostly Indian families and pilgrims, and the energy feels less 'event' and more 'ritual.' The fire offerings, Sanskrit chanting, and diya-floating are the same format but the intimacy here is different. You're sitting among people for whom this is genuinely devotional, not a tourist activity.
- Triveni Ghat aarti starts at 6:30 PM in winter (Oct-Feb) and 7:00 PM in summer (Mar-Sep). Arrive 15 minutes early
- Sit on the upper steps for a panoramic view of the whole ceremony. The lower steps put you closer to the priests but you can't see the full formation
- This aarti is noticeably more local than Parmarth. Fewer selfie sticks, more genuine prayer. Respect that energy
Dinner at Bistro Nirvana or Tip Top Restaurant
Bistro Nirvana, tucked in a lane behind the Triveni Ghat parking area, is one of Rishikesh's better-kept secrets — wood-fired pizzas (₹200-280), proper espresso (₹80), and a rooftop with string lights. It's pricier than the thali joints but the food quality justifies it. If you want something more traditional, Tip Top Restaurant near Ram Jhula has been serving ₹100 thalis and ₹40 chai for decades — zero frills, consistent food, fast service. The paneer butter masala is their bestseller.
- Bistro Nirvana's rooftop is the nicest dinner setting near Triveni Ghat. Ask for the upstairs table by the railing
- If you're watching your budget, Tip Top's unlimited thali at ₹100 is the best value dinner in the Ram Jhula area
- Head back to your accommodation by 9 PM. The streets around Triveni Ghat get very dark and empty after sunset
Hidden Rishikesh: Waterfalls, Caves & the Kunjapuri Sunset
Neer Garh Waterfall, Vashishta Cave, Neelkanth Mahadev Temple & Kunjapuri Sunset
Trek to Neer Garh Waterfall (All 3 Tiers)
Neer Garh is a three-tier waterfall about 5km from Lakshman Jhula. The trek starts from the Neer Garh road (auto-rickshaw from Tapovan, ₹80-100, or walk 2km to the trailhead). Entry is ₹30 at the forest gate, then it's a 2km uphill walk on a paved-then-rocky path through sal forest. Tier 1 is where 90% of visitors stop — a 25-foot cascade into a shallow pool, crowded by 10 AM on weekends. The real prize is continuing past Tier 1 for another 10-15 minutes up a steeper, narrower trail to Tier 2 (a wider, more powerful fall with a deeper pool) and then Tier 3 at the top (smallest but quietest, with a natural swimming pool that rarely has more than 4-5 people). The full trek is easy-to-moderate, about 1.5 hours up and 45 minutes down.
- Start early — 7:30 AM departure from Tapovan. By 10 AM the Tier 1 pool is packed with domestic tourists and the trail gets congested. Early morning you'll have the falls nearly to yourself
- Don't stop at Tier 1. Seriously. The path to Tier 2 and 3 is marked but less maintained — look for the trail continuing uphill to the left of the first waterfall. Tier 3 has a natural pool deep enough to swim in, and you'll share it with maybe 3 other people who made the effort
- Wear shoes with grip, not flip-flops. The path between Tier 1 and 2 has wet rocks and a few stream crossings. A rolled ankle here means a painful walk back
- Carry 1.5 liters of water and a snack. There's one chai stall at Tier 1 but nothing beyond that. The trail is shaded but the climb makes you sweat
Vashishta Cave (Vashishta Gufa)
This natural cave on the banks of the Ganga is where Sage Vashishta — guru to Lord Rama in Hindu mythology — is believed to have meditated thousands of years ago. The cave is small (you have to duck to enter), dimly lit, and has a small Shiva lingam inside. What makes it special is the silence and the river — the Ganga flows directly past the cave entrance, and the combination of cool cave air and river sound is genuinely meditative even if you're not spiritual. It's free to visit, takes 20 minutes, and is located on the main road between Rishikesh and Badrinath, about 5 km from Ram Jhula. An auto-rickshaw from Tapovan costs ₹60-80.
- The cave is on the left side of the Badrinath Road heading north from Ram Jhula. Tell the auto driver 'Vashishta Gufa' — every driver knows it
- Remove shoes before entering the cave. The floor is smooth stone and cool. The ceiling is low — anyone above 5'8" will be ducking
- Spend 10 minutes sitting inside. The acoustics amplify the river sound in a way that's hard to describe. It's the most peaceful 10 minutes you'll have in Rishikesh
- There's a small ashram next to the cave with a meditation hall. If the cave is occupied (it fits about 6 people), sit by the river outside — the ghat here is quiet and beautiful
Neelkanth Mahadev Temple (Half-Day Trip)
One of the most sacred Shiva temples in the region, Neelkanth Mahadev sits 32 km from Rishikesh deep in the forested hills above the Ganga valley. This is believed to be where Lord Shiva consumed the poison (halahala) during Samudra Manthan — his throat turned blue, hence the name Neelkanth (blue-throated). The drive itself is half the experience: a narrow mountain road winding through dense sal and deodar forest inside Rajaji National Park, with occasional monkey troops crossing ahead of you. The temple is a working pilgrimage site — small, colorful, perpetually busy with devotees — and the natural spring water pool outside is considered sacred. Shared jeeps run from Ram Jhula (₹200-400 per seat, 1-1.5 hours each way) or hire a private taxi (₹1,500 round trip, including 30-minute waiting time at the temple).
- Visit early morning or early afternoon to avoid the pilgrim crowds that peak around midday and weekends. The road is narrow and winding — prone to delays after 10 AM
- The shared jeeps from Ram Jhula fill up fast in peak season. Arrive at the stand by 8 AM or book through your hotel the night before
- Dress modestly — this is an active temple. Shoulders and knees covered. Shoes off at the temple entrance
- The road can be closed during heavy monsoon rains (July-August). Check with your hotel before planning the trip
- Carry water and a snack. There are a few stalls at the temple but options are limited and overpriced
Tapovan Cafe-Hopping or Cooking Class (Alternative to Neelkanth)
If you skip the Neelkanth trip, you have two options for the afternoon. Option A: slow cafe-hopping in Tapovan. Start at Café De Divine for their Nutella banana crepe (₹150) and mountain views from the terrace, walk to The 60's Café for a strong ginger-lemon-honey tea (₹50) in their book-exchange corner, and finish at Pyramid Café for a proper Israeli shakshuka plate (₹180). Tapovan's cafe strip is walkable in 500 meters and perfect for journaling, reading, or just watching the backpacker parade. Option B: take a cooking class at Sattva Cooking Studio (₹800-1,200 for a 2-hour session, book the morning before or the previous evening). You'll learn to make 3-4 dishes — typically dal tadka, paneer tikka, chapati, and a raita — using local spices. They give you the recipes to take home.
- Café De Divine's terrace is the best work-from-anywhere spot in Tapovan if you need Wi-Fi and a plug point. Get the corner table facing the valley
- The 60's Café has the best book exchange in Rishikesh — leave one, take one. Their collection leans heavily toward spiritual self-help but there's the occasional novel
- For the cooking class, Sattva Cooking Studio (opposite Tapovan petrol pump, ask locals) is the most established. Book by WhatsApp the evening before — they need a minimum of 2 people per session
- Pyramid Café's shakshuka is the closest thing to a non-Indian breakfast you'll find. Good for when you're thali-ed out after two days
Sunset at Kunjapuri Temple (1,645m)
This is the grand finale of your Rishikesh trip and arguably the best sunset viewpoint within 50km. Kunjapuri Temple sits at 1,645 meters on a hilltop 25km from Rishikesh town. The drive takes 45-60 minutes on a winding mountain road, then it's 200 steps up from the parking lot to the temple. The view from the top is staggering: 270 degrees of snow-capped Himalayan peaks — Swargarohini, Bandarpunch, Chaukhamba, and on clear days, the Gangotri group. At sunset, the snow turns gold, then pink, then purple as the light fades. The temple itself is a Shakti Peetha (one of 52 sacred goddess sites) dedicated to Goddess Sati. It's small, active, and the priest will offer you prasad. Hire a shared taxi or arrange a round-trip with your hostel — ₹800-1,200 for the car (split between 2-4 people).
- Leave Rishikesh by 4:00 PM to reach before sunset. The road is good but has hairpin bends. Motion sickness pills if you're prone
- The best deal is a shared taxi through your hostel. Most hostels run daily Kunjapuri trips for ₹300-400 per person. A private auto charges ₹800-1,200 round trip — negotiate before you get in and confirm it includes waiting time at the top
- Carry a light jacket or shawl. At 1,645m the temperature drops 6-8°C compared to Rishikesh, and it gets windy at sunset. You will regret not bringing a layer
- If time is tight or weather is poor, skip Kunjapuri and instead do the Patna Waterfall trek (7km round trip from Lakshman Jhula side, free entry, less crowded than Neer Garh). It's a solid backup that doesn't need transport
Farewell Dinner at Ramana's Garden Cafe
End your three days at Ramana's Garden — a restaurant run by a children's charity on the road between Lakshman Jhula and Tapovan. The food is a cut above the average Rishikesh cafe: their wood-fired pizza (₹220-280) uses real mozzarella, the garden salads use organic vegetables grown on-site, and the chocolate brownies (₹100) are legitimately the best dessert in Rishikesh. The outdoor garden seating, with fairy lights and mountain air, is a perfect last-night setting. All profits fund the children's home next door, so your dinner money does actual good.
- The chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream at Ramana's is mandatory. Non-negotiable. It's ₹150 and it's the best dessert in Rishikesh by a wide margin
- Ramana's closes at 9 PM (kitchen last orders 8:30 PM). If you're getting back late from Kunjapuri, call ahead to check they'll still serve you
- The garden section has better ambiance than the indoor room. Book the garden table if the weather is clear
- If Ramana's is closed or full, Oasis Cafe (100m further toward Tapovan) does good wood-fired pizzas and stays open until 9:30 PM
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