Uttarakhand · Hill station
Rishikesh
The yoga capital of the world, with river rafting on the Ganga.
About Rishikesh
Rishikesh is where the Ganga leaves the mountains. Ashrams, the Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula areas and the evening aarti at Triveni Ghat and Parmarth Niketan give it a spiritual rhythm.
It is also India's best-known rafting stretch, with camps upstream at Shivpuri.
Places to see
- Ganga aarti at Parmarth Niketan
- River rafting
- Laxman Jhula area
- Beatles Ashram
- Neer Garh waterfall
Weather and best time to visit
Best time: September to June; rafting usually September to June
Summer (Mar–Jun)
25–40°C
Monsoon (Jul–Sep)
24–33°C, rafting closed
Winter (Nov–Feb)
8–22°C
Temperatures are approximate and vary with altitude and year. Mountain roads can close after heavy rain or snow – we check conditions before every trip.
How we take you there
Pickup from Delhi NCR or any city you choose, with an experienced hill driver. Approx. 240 km from Delhi.
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