Animal Encounter Days in Rishikesh

Compare 6 animal encounter days in Rishikesh, with prices from €34. Free cancellation on most bookings.

Loading experiences…

Sort by

What travellers say

Recent reviews of tours and tickets on this page.

Bill_G·2026-04-09· ★ 5.0

Rishikesh: Open Jeep Safari in Rajaji National Park

Wonderful Safari Experience!

We were grateful for the opportunity to have transportation to/from our hotel in Rishikesh to a Rajaji National Park/Tiger Reserve safari. We did not see tigers, but we saw more than 25 elephants. There were 16 in one herd that crossed the road roughly 40-50 yards behind our jeep! We also saw another small herd of six with two baby elephants, and another mother and baby in a dried river bed/ wash area where one bull elephant charged at and drove away another male. We also saw hornbills, a monitor lizard, and sambar deer alerting one another that there was a predator, likely a leopard, lying in a thicket. It was an amazing experience! The natural landscape is stunning as well. Words of advice to others: (1) If a foreigner like us, bring passports with you; (2) Cellphones/ phone caneras are not allowed in the park. We honored this, but noticed enforcement inequities in other jeeps; (3) Rishikesh traffic is heavy and chaotic, so it takes 45-60 minutes to get the the park and your waiting jeep and guide. All in all, this was an unbelievably amazing experience!

Frequently asked questions

How much should I budget for animal encounter days in Rishikesh?
Plan on €51 to €144 per adult, which covers half of the 6 options on this page. The cheapest is the Rishikesh: Secret Waterfall, Offbeat Village & Ganges Views at €34.
Can I cancel if my plans change?
Almost all can: 6 of the 6 experiences here offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. Use the “Free cancellation” filter to see only those.
How long do animal encounter days in Rishikesh last?
Most last about 4.5 hours. None take less than 2 hours, and the longest lasts 6 days.
Will my booking be confirmed straight away?
For 5 of the 6 experiences, yes: you get an instant confirmation and a mobile voucher. The rest are confirmed by the operator, usually within 48 hours.
Are there tours in languages other than English?
English is the most common, offered by 3 experiences, followed by Italian. Use the Language filter to narrow the list.
Will I be picked up from my accommodation?
Yes, all 6 experiences on this page include pickup.
Can I book a private guide?
Yes. Four experiences here are private, from €51 per adult.

More things to do in Rishikesh

The Evendo app on two phones

Evendo: Your Ultimate Travel Guide to Rishikesh

Discover Rishikesh with Evendo, a 100% free app-based travel guide covering attractions, landmarks, shops, bars, restaurants, hotels, and more.

Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play

Get the latest from Evendo

Hand-picked travel deals, new destination guides and trip ideas, straight to your inbox.

Select Currency

Choose the currency you want prices to display in.