Rishikesh guide
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India

Rishikesh in October

A great time to visit. The best months for Rishikesh are March, April, October and November. In October, warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; mostly dry with the odd shower.

A great time to visit.
Avg temp
22°C
Rainfall
29 mm
Crowds
Ideal
~Cost/day
$130
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Weather and what to pack

In October, Rishikesh is typically warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; mostly dry with the odd shower. Average temperatures sit around 22°C with about 29mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Rishikesh in October

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

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
Yog Nagari Rishikesh railway station
Yog Nagari Rishikesh railway station is a railway station serving the city of Rishikesh in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It lies in the Northern Railway network zone of Indian R
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
Parmarth Niketan
Parmarth Niketan is an ashram located in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India.
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
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

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Rishikesh in October: FAQ

Is October a good time to visit Rishikesh?+

A great time to visit. Rishikesh's best months are generally March, April, October and November.

What is the weather like in Rishikesh in October?+

Expect average temperatures around 22°C. Rainfall averages about 29mm for the month. In short, warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What should I pack for Rishikesh in October?+

Based on the typical October weather: warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What is there to do in Rishikesh in October?+

Popular things to do include Rishikesh railway station, Yog Nagari Rishikesh railway station, Beatles Ashram and Parmarth Niketan. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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