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Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
1 week in Rishikesh
Yoga capital on the Ganges, rafting and Himalayan foothills. Here's how to spend 1 week in Rishikesh: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 1 week Rishikesh trip is March, April and October. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.
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Length
1 week
Best time
March, April, October
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Your 1 week Rishikesh itinerary, day by day
1
Day 1
09:00
Rishikesh railway station~$5
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
12:30
Local food tour of Rishikesh~$25
Taste the signature dishes of Rishikesh.
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
2
Day 2
09:00
Yog Nagari Rishikesh railway station~$5
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.
12:30
Nilkanth Mahadev
Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Nilkanth, an aspect of Shiva. Located approximately 32 km from Rishikesh in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, India
16:00
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
3
Day 3
09:00
Narendranagar Assembly constituency~$5
Narendranagar Legislative Assembly Constituency is one of the 70 assembly constituencies of Uttarakhand a northern state of India. Narendranagar is part of Garhwal Lok Sabha consti
12:30
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
16:00
Yog Nagari Rishikesh railway station~$5
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.
4
Day 4
09:00
Local food tour of Rishikesh~$25
Taste the signature dishes of Rishikesh.
12:30
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
16:00
Narendranagar Assembly constituency~$5
Narendranagar Legislative Assembly Constituency is one of the 70 assembly constituencies of Uttarakhand a northern state of India. Narendranagar is part of Garhwal Lok Sabha consti
5
Day 5
09:00
Nilkanth Mahadev
Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Nilkanth, an aspect of Shiva. Located approximately 32 km from Rishikesh in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, India
12:30
Rishikesh railway station~$5
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
16:00
Local food tour of Rishikesh~$25
Taste the signature dishes of Rishikesh.
6
Day 6
09:00
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
12:30
Yog Nagari Rishikesh railway station~$5
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.
16:00
Nilkanth Mahadev
Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Nilkanth, an aspect of Shiva. Located approximately 32 km from Rishikesh in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, India
7
Day 7
09:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
12:30
Narendranagar Assembly constituency~$5
Narendranagar Legislative Assembly Constituency is one of the 70 assembly constituencies of Uttarakhand a northern state of India. Narendranagar is part of Garhwal Lok Sabha consti
16:00
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
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What 1 week in Rishikesh costs
What this trip costs
$1,511
Flights$45030%
Stay$35123%
Activities$16411%
Food$27318%
Local transport$1097%
Shopping$735%
Buffer$916%
$216/day
Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.
Have more or less time in Rishikesh?
1 week in Rishikesh: FAQ
Is 1 week enough for Rishikesh?+
1 week is a comfortable amount of time to explore Rishikesh, with room for day trips and a slower pace. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.
What should I do on day 1 in Rishikesh?+
Start with Rishikesh railway station, Local food tour of Rishikesh and Central market & street-food lunch. The full first day is mapped out above.
How much does 1 week in Rishikesh cost?+
Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $910 per person for 1 week. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.
When is the best time to visit Rishikesh?+
The best months to visit Rishikesh are March, April, October and November, when the weather suits sightseeing best.