Rishikesh travel guide

Rishikesh Tourism | Rishikesh Guide

You're Going to Love Rishikesh

With a population of 66,390, Rishikesh is a must-see destination in Uttarakhand, India. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Rishikesh to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Rishikesh

Rishikesh in August
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rishikesh in August
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1108
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rishikesh in June, when the average temperature is 29 °C, and the highest can go up to 35 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 728 mm. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Rishikesh, with an average rainfall of 9 mm.

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How to Get to Rishikesh

Plane

When flying to Rishikesh, you’ll arrive at Dehra Dun (DED), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Rishikesh departs from New Delhi and takes around 50m.

Plane

When flying to Rishikesh, you’ll arrive at Dehra Dun (DED), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Rishikesh departs from New Delhi and takes around 50m.

Airports near Rishikesh

Airlines serving Rishikesh

British Airways
Good (4,487 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,941 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (963 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,253 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (544 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (511 reviews)
Vistara
Good (173 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (340 reviews)
Alliance Air
Good (4 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rishikesh

Average rates range from around ₹ 3,873 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 8,610 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rishikesh

Most booked hotels in Rishikesh

Hotel Yog Vashishth
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,585+
Ganga Kinare- A Riverside Boutique Resort, Rishikesh
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 13,178+
Aloha On The Ganges, Rishikesh
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
₹ 11,963+

Hiring a car in Rishikesh

Expect to pay ₹ 104 per litre in Rishikesh (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,251 and ₹ 1,668.

Expect to pay ₹ 104 per litre in Rishikesh (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,251 and ₹ 1,668.