Rishikesh travel guide
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Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India

Rishikesh travel guide

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Yoga capital on the Ganges, rafting and Himalayan foothills. The best time to visit Rishikesh is March, April, October and November. A mid-range trip runs roughly $130/person/day before flights.

Best time
March, April, October
Ideal length
4 days
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Best time to visit Rishikesh

The best time to visit Rishikesh is March, April, October and November. Here's the average temperature through the year:

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Top things to do in Rishikesh

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Culture & sights

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Rishikesh railway station
Rishikesh railway station, station code RKSH, is a railway terminal station serving the city of Rishikesh in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It lies on Northern railway network zo
~$5 · 1.5h
Yog Nagari Rishikesh railway station
Yog Nagari Rishikesh railway station
Yog Nagari Rishikesh railway station is a railway station serving the city of Rishikesh in Uttarakhand, India. It operates under the Northern Railway zone of Indian Railways.
~$5 · 1.5h
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Beatles Ashram
Beatles Ashram, also known as Chaurasi Kutia, is an ashram close to the north Indian city of Rishikesh in the state of Uttarakhand. It is located on the eastern bank of the Gange
~$5 · 1.5h
Parmarth Niketan
Parmarth Niketan
Parmarth Niketan is an ashram located in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India.
~$5 · 1.5h

Nature & outdoors

Rishikesh
Rishikesh
Rishikesh or Hrishikesh is a municipal corporation and tehsil of the Dehradun district of the Indian state Uttarakhand. It is situated on the right bank of the Ganges river and is
Free · 2h
Janaki Setu
Janaki Setu
Janaki Setu, also known as Janaki Jhula, is a suspension bridge located in Muni Ki Reti, Uttarakhand, India, spanning the Ganges River. It is the third suspension bridge after Ra
Free · 2h
Ram Jhula
Ram Jhula
Ram Jhula is an iron suspension bridge across the river Ganges, located 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) northeast of the city of Rishikesh in Uttarakhand, India. The bridge connects the Siva
Free · 2h
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Pashulok Barrage
The Pashulok Barrage is a barrage located on the Ganges River just south of Rishikesh in Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, India.
Free · 2h

Food & markets

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Local food tour of Rishikesh
Taste the signature dishes of Rishikesh.
~$25 · 2h
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Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.
~$12 · 1.3h

A sample 4-day Rishikesh itinerary

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Day 1
09:00 · Rishikesh railway station12:30 · Local food tour of Rishikesh16:00 · Janaki Setu
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Day 2
09:00 · Yog Nagari Rishikesh railway station12:30 · Central market & street-food lunch16:00 · Ram Jhula
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Day 3
09:00 · Beatles Ashram12:30 · Parmarth Niketan16:00 · Rishikesh Assembly constituency
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Day 4
09:00 · Pashulok Barrage12:30 · Single Use Plastic Deathbed16:00 · Lakshman Jhula

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Rishikesh travel FAQ

When is the best time to visit Rishikesh?+

The best months to visit Rishikesh are March, April, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for sightseeing.

How many days do you need in Rishikesh?+

Most travellers find 4 days ideal for Rishikesh, enough to see the highlights without rushing. Add a day or two if you want day trips.

Is Rishikesh expensive to visit?+

Budget roughly $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip in Rishikesh (accommodation, food and activities), before flights. Costs scale up or down with your travel style.

What are the top things to do in Rishikesh?+

Popular highlights include Rishikesh railway station, Yog Nagari Rishikesh railway station, Beatles Ashram and Parmarth Niketan. There's a longer list above, or start a plan and swap things in.

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