Garhwal, Uttarakhand
- Altitude
- 372 m
- Good for
- Pilgrimage, Adventure
- Best time
- Feb · Mar · Apr · May · Sep · Oct · Nov
Overview
About Rishikesh
The yoga capital of the world sits where the Ganga leaves the mountains. Suspension bridges cross a jade-green river, ashrams line the ghats, and the rapids north of town are some of India's best for white-water rafting.
Highlights
- 01Evening Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat
- 02White-water rafting from Shivpuri
- 03Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula
- 04Sunrise yoga by the river
At a glance
- Region
- Garhwal, Uttarakhand
- Altitude
- 372 m
- Best time
- Feb · Mar · Apr · May · Sep · Oct · Nov
- Good for
- Pilgrimage, Adventure
Trips to Rishikesh
Price on request
Live weather
Right now in Rishikesh
21°C
Cloudy
Wind 11 km/h
Next 5 days
- Today27°19°
- Fri27°17°
- Sat27°17°
- Sun28°16°
- Mon27°16°
Forecast data from MET Norway · updates every 30 minutes
Location
Finding Rishikesh
- Region
- Garhwal, Uttarakhand
- Altitude
- 372 m
- Coordinates
- 30.0869° N · 78.2676° E
Getting there
How to reach Rishikesh
Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun
~20 km away
Daily flights from Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. About 40 minutes by taxi.
Yog Nagari Rishikesh
~5 km away
Direct trains from Delhi and Howrah. Haridwar Junction, 25 km away, has more options.
From Delhi
~240 km drive
6–7 hours via Meerut and Haridwar. Overnight Volvo buses run from ISBT Kashmere Gate.
Rishikesh in pictures
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When to go
Best months for Rishikesh
Ideal Off season
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Journeys that include Rishikesh
Good to know
Planning a trip to Rishikesh
When is the best time to visit Rishikesh?
The best months to visit Rishikesh are February, March, April, May, September, October and November. Outside these months you can still travel, and we will tell you honestly what the weather and roads will be like.
How do I reach Rishikesh?
The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, about 20 km away. The most convenient railway station is Yog Nagari Rishikesh, about 5 km away. By road, Rishikesh is about 240 km from Delhi. We arrange private pickups from any of these.
How high is Rishikesh? Will the altitude be a problem?
Rishikesh is at about 372 m, so altitude is not a concern for anyone. Summers can be hot, so light cotton clothing works best from April to June.
How much does a trip to Rishikesh cost?
It depends on your dates, hotel category, group size and how many days you have. Message us on WhatsApp with these details and we will send a clear, itemised price, usually within a few hours.
Can you plan a custom trip to Rishikesh?
Yes. Every trip we run is planned around you. We can combine Rishikesh with nearby places, slow the pace for families, or add treks and activities.
Next destination
Haridwar
Where the Ganga reaches the plains
Ready when you are
Let's plan your journey.
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