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Things to do in Rishikesh
5 activity ideas, with how long they take, an indicative price and the best time of day. Best time to visit: in February, March, April, September, October and November.
Things to do
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The Ganga aarti at Parmarth Niketan
Chants and lamps offered to the Ganges at dusk, by the water. On Wikipedia
Culture and historyShow1 hr 30 minFreebest in the evening
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Rafting on the Ganges
Evocatively named rapids on the sacred river as it leaves the Himalayas.
Adventure and sportsSport3 hr≈ €20best in the morning
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The Beatles Ashram
The abandoned ashram where the band stayed in 1968, overgrown with murals and forest. On Wikipedia
Off the beaten trackMonument2 hr≈ €8best in the afternoon
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A yoga class
In the town that calls itself the yoga capital of the world, facing the river.
RelaxationSport1 hr 30 min≈ €5best in the morning
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The Ram Jhula suspension bridge
A footbridge over the Ganges, ashrams on both banks and cows crossing too. On Wikipedia
Culture and historyViewpoint1 hr 30 minFreebest in the afternoon
When to go
The most pleasant months in Rishikesh: in February, March, April, September, October and November, taking weather and crowds into account.
More ideas for those months: where to go in February, where to go in March, where to go in April, where to go in September, where to go in October, where to go in November.
Averages measured over recent years: mean temperatures and number of rainy days, month by month.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18 °C / 64 °F | 5 °C / 41 °F | 3 |
| February ideal | 22 °C / 72 °F | 8 °C / 46 °F | 4 |
| March ideal | 27 °C / 81 °F | 11 °C / 52 °F | 4 |
| April ideal | 32 °C / 90 °F | 16 °C / 61 °F | 1 |
| May | 34 °C / 93 °F | 19 °C / 66 °F | 7 |
| June | 35 °C / 95 °F | 23 °C / 73 °F | 10 |
| July | 32 °C / 90 °F | 24 °C / 75 °F | 26 |
| August | 31 °C / 88 °F | 24 °C / 75 °F | 26 |
| September ideal | 31 °C / 88 °F | 22 °C / 72 °F | 17 |
| October ideal | 29 °C / 84 °F | 16 °C / 61 °F | 2 |
| November ideal | 24 °C / 75 °F | 11 °C / 52 °F | 1 |
| December | 20 °C / 68 °F | 6 °C / 43 °F | 1 |
What budget on the ground?
Per person and per day, including accommodation, meals, local transport and visits — excluding the round trip. An estimate calculated the same way as in the app, from the local cost of living.
- Budget
- €20
- Mid-range
- €35
- Comfort
- €65
Getting there from Paris: the carbon footprint
Per person, round trip, in kilograms of CO₂ equivalent — manufacturing, energy and, for flights, contrails included.
- Plane
- 2.3 t
Factors from ADEME (Impact CO₂); outside France, rail uses the European average published by the European Environment Agency.
Book on the ground
Tours and tickets
- Go City Multi-attraction passes for big cities
- KKday Activities and tours, especially in Asia
- Klook Tours, tickets and excursions
- Tiqets Museums and monuments, skip-the-line tickets
- WeGoTrip Self-paced audio tours
Internet on site (eSIM)
- Airalo Data eSIM, by country or region
- Drimsim SIM card that works in almost every country
- Saily Data eSIM
- Yesim Data eSIM
From the airport
- GetTransfer Drivers make an offer for your ride
- Intui Private transfers at a fixed price
- Kiwitaxi Booked transfers, from taxi to minibus
- Welcome Pickups Driver waiting on arrival, price fixed in advance
Rent a car
- Auto Europe Rental comparison
- EconomyBookings Rental comparison
- GetRentacar Cars from rental companies and private owners
- Localrent Local rental companies, often no credit card needed
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Good to know: India
- Plugs
- Type C, D, M, 230 V
- Emergencies
- 112
- Driving
- On the left
Near Rishikesh
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- Amritsar India, 370 km
- Jaipur and Rajasthan India, 430 km
- Leh and Ladakh India, 460 km
- Pokhara and the Annapurnas Nepal, 590 km