Local customsTravel note
Rishikesh keeps a vegetarian, quiet centre
Laxman Jhula area, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
Published Oct 10, 2026 · RegretMap travel note
The situation
Meat and alcohol are not served in the central pilgrimage areas. If you're expecting a beach-town evening by the river, you'll find chai and kirtan instead.
The lesson
Read the town for what it is and plan your evenings accordingly.
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