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Rishikesh: Jungle Trek to Gujjar Village along the Valley River
Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand, India
$40
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
What Makes This Activity Unique?
This experience offers a rare opportunity to step into the forest lifestyle of the Van Gujjar community, a traditional pastoral tribe that lives deep inside the jungle near Rishikesh. Unlike typical treks, this journey combines offbeat forest hiking, cultural interaction, and river-valley landscapes in a single experience.
You’ll walk beyond tourist routes, visit a remote Gujjar village, interact directly with local families, and learn how they live sustainably with their cattle and the forest. The trek also includes birdwatching, mountain viewpoints, a hidden waterfall, and peaceful walks along a valley river.
What truly sets this activity apart is the authentic human connection, the quiet, untouched trails, and the chance to experience real Himalayan jungle life—not staged, commercial, or crowded—just a genuine cultural and nature immersion near Rishikesh.
This experience offers a rare opportunity to step into the forest lifestyle of the Van Gujjar community, a traditional pastoral tribe that lives deep inside the jungle near Rishikesh. Unlike typical treks, this journey combines offbeat forest hiking, cultural interaction, and river-valley landscapes in a single experience.
You’ll walk beyond tourist routes, visit a remote Gujjar village, interact directly with local families, and learn how they live sustainably with their cattle and the forest. The trek also includes birdwatching, mountain viewpoints, a hidden waterfall, and peaceful walks along a valley river.
What truly sets this activity apart is the authentic human connection, the quiet, untouched trails, and the chance to experience real Himalayan jungle life—not staged, commercial, or crowded—just a genuine cultural and nature immersion near Rishikesh.
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Accommodation + Transportation
Om Homestay : Om Homestay in Tapovan offers cozy, comfortable rooms with a warm, family-style atmosphere. Located close to Rishikesh’s main
Duration: 3 days
Breakfast
New Delhi : New Delhi to Rishikesh via Haridwar
Sedan / SUV : 2 person Sedan Car - above 2 to 4 person medium size Car - above 4 - 6 SUV Toyota Innova - 6-10 Temple Travelers
Om Homestay : Om Homestay in Tapovan offers cozy, comfortable rooms with a warm, family-style atmosphere. Located close to Rishikesh’s main
Duration: 3 days
Breakfast
New Delhi : New Delhi to Rishikesh via Haridwar
Sedan / SUV : 2 person Sedan Car - above 2 to 4 person medium size Car - above 4 - 6 SUV Toyota Innova - 6-10 Temple Travelers
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
- English Speaking Local Trekking Guide
- Gratuities
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Bottled water
Meeting point
Return details
What You’ll Do on This Experience
This guided trek takes you off the usual tourist trails of Rishikesh into the forest habitat of the Van Gujjar community, a traditional pastoral tribe living deep inside the jungle. The Van Gujjars rely on cattle rearing and sell fresh milk in nearby towns. This experience offers a rare insight into their nature-based lifestyle.
The trek starts near Kriya Yoga Ashram, following a scenic paved trail through Upper Tapovan alongside a peaceful valley river for about 2 km. The route then shifts to an offbeat, steep forest trail of around 1 km, leading uphill to the Gujjar village. The ascent takes 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on pace.
At the village, you’ll spend about one hour interacting with Van Gujjar families, learning about their daily life, cattle care, and traditions. It’s also ideal for photography, birdwatching, and enjoying mountain-top views.
Afterward, continue toward a hidden waterfall, then enjoy a relaxing downhill walk along the valley river back to the starting point.
This experience is ideal for travelers seeking culture, nature, offbeat trekking, and authentic local interaction near Rishikesh.
This guided trek takes you off the usual tourist trails of Rishikesh into the forest habitat of the Van Gujjar community, a traditional pastoral tribe living deep inside the jungle. The Van Gujjars rely on cattle rearing and sell fresh milk in nearby towns. This experience offers a rare insight into their nature-based lifestyle.
The trek starts near Kriya Yoga Ashram, following a scenic paved trail through Upper Tapovan alongside a peaceful valley river for about 2 km. The route then shifts to an offbeat, steep forest trail of around 1 km, leading uphill to the Gujjar village. The ascent takes 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on pace.
At the village, you’ll spend about one hour interacting with Van Gujjar families, learning about their daily life, cattle care, and traditions. It’s also ideal for photography, birdwatching, and enjoying mountain-top views.
Afterward, continue toward a hidden waterfall, then enjoy a relaxing downhill walk along the valley river back to the starting point.
This experience is ideal for travelers seeking culture, nature, offbeat trekking, and authentic local interaction near Rishikesh.
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Rishikesh: Jungle Trek to Gujjar Village along the Valley River
Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand, India
$40
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
—
You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!