u/wander-e-wisdom

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I was in Rishikesh for a few days, and one day this guy picked me up through Rapido. During the ride, I asked if he'd be able to drop me to the railway station on the day I was leaving. He said yes.

The reason I even asked him was because I'd already cancelled three rides where the riders wanted more than what the app showed.

If you've been to Rishikesh, you probably know this isn't uncommon. For example, from Ram Jhula to the bus stand, I was repeatedly quoted ₹100-150 by local bike riders, while this guy dropped me for exactly what Rapido showed ,₹39.

Two days later, when it was time to leave, I called him around two hours before my train. His voice sounded muffled, so I couldn't understand him properly. I told him I'd text him on WhatsApp instead.

I asked if he was free, would he drop me to the station, and he said he'd be there in about 45 minutes.

He showed up almost exactly then.

When he arrived, I could still tell something was off with his voice. During the ride, I found out he was at a dental clinic when I called. That's why he could barely speak. I couldn't understand everything because of the helmet, traffic, and his voice, but I gathered he'd had some dental work done.

I asked him why he didn't just rest.

His reply genuinely surprised me:

"You trusted me to drop you. That's why you called me. I couldn't let you down."

To make it even better, the fare from my hotel to the railway station was only ₹105 on Rapido. Even though it meant he had to come all the way from around the Neelkanth Bridge side and then take me to the station, a trip of roughly 20-25 km for him in total, he didn't ask for a single rupee extra. Just the ₹105 that the app showed.

Maybe I'm reading too much into it, but in a place where I'd already had several people trying to charge tourists extra, this genuinely stood out.

People like this deserve more business.

If anyone is visiting Rishikesh and needs a reliable, honest rider for local travel, please do contact him. I really hope more business comes his way.

Chandan Rishikesh - +918126545132

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Hey everyone!

I'm in Rishikesh from today for the next 3–4 days, staying at Hosteller near Laxman Jhula. I'm traveling solo and I'm vegetarian.

I want to make the most of my time here and would love recommendations from people who've actually explored the area. I'm interested in pretty much everything—adventure activities, cafés, hidden gems, scenic viewpoints, waterfalls, short treks, yoga/ashrams, temples, live music, photography spots, sunrise/sunset points, and any unique experiences.

I won't be renting a scooter myself, but I do have access to a local rider if needed, so places a little outside the main town are also an option.

What are the places or experiences that you think are genuinely worth doing? Any overrated tourist traps I should skip? If you had only 3–4 days in Rishikesh, how would you plan them?

Also, if there are any lesser-known food places or local vegetarian dishes I shouldn't miss, I'd love those recommendations too.

Thanks!

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Hey everyone!

I'm in Rishikesh from today for the next 3-4 days, staying at Hosteller near Laxman Jhula. I'm traveling solo and I'm vegetarian.

I want to make the most of my time here and would love recommendations from people who've actually explored the area. I'm interested in pretty much everything, adventure activities, cafés, hidden gems, scenic viewpoints, waterfalls, short treks, yoga/ashrams, temples, live music, photography spots, sunrise/sunset points, and any unique experiences.

I won't be renting a scooter myself, but I do have access to a local rider if needed, so places a little outside the main town are also an option.

What are the places or experiences that you think are genuinely worth doing? Any overrated tourist traps I should skip? If you had only 3-4 days in Rishikesh, how would you plan them?

Also, if there are any lesser known food places or local vegetarian dishes I shouldn't miss, I'd love those recommendations too.

Thanks!