The resort is surrounded by thick deodar forests and is ideally suited for foreigners and honeymooners. The bungalow built in 1838 by a British major was one of the first four buildings of Mussoorie, has now been converted into a hotel. The place provides peace and calm and is full of flora and fauna.

The place called Park Estate where building and laboratory of first Surveyor General of India Sir George Everest after whom worlds highest peak Mt. Everest is named still stands. It is 6 km from Gandhi chowk and vehicles can go right upto the place. The place provides an enchanting view of Doon Valley on one side, and view of Yamuna Valley and snow bound Himalayan ranges on the other. An ideal place for picnic and trekking.

A sacred bathing spot on the banks of the river Ganga where devotees take holy dips and offer prayers. Triveni Ghat is believed to be the confluence of the Ganga, the Yamuna and the legendary Saraswati river. The "Aarti" ceremony done at Triveni Ghat, on the south end of Rishikesh, takes place at the sundown.

A suspension bridge across Ganga situated 5 km from Rishikesh, on the way to Badrinath. Originally, there was a hanging jute (rope) bridge till 1889. This was rebuilt with iron ropes. It is believed that Ram's brother Lakshman crossed the river here on a jute rope. On the west bank, there is a Lakshman temple also.
On the side of this famous bridge is the well known Shri Raghunathji temple, Shri Ram is said to have visited this beautiful place.
This bridge is the main way for people going up the hills and down to the Gita Bahvan and Swarg Ashram.

A suspension bridge between the Shivanand Ashram and the Swargashram. It provides an alternative to a boat ride from one bank of Ganga to another . Its construction is similar to that of the Lakshman Jhoola.

Founded by Swami Shivanand, this well known spiritual centre is renowned for its lectures on spiritual life. Meditation and Yoga classes can be attended in the morning and evenings. A person can stay here for short term study, and for longer three-month courses, one must write at least a month in advance.