With some terrific day trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to enjoy all that Rishikesh, 30 miles away, has to offer. See the sights starting with Parmarth Niketan, Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula. Haridwar is another popular destination. It’s 35 miles away and boasts tons of fun things to see and do. Har Ki Pauri, Mansa Devi Temple and Bharat Mata Mandir are only the start.