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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Rishikesh has to offer.
When to visit Rishikesh
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rishikesh in June, when the average temperature is 84.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 95 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 42.8 °F, with an average temperature of 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 28.7″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Rishikesh, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.
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 center. The shortest flight to Rishikesh from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 33h 10m.
Car
Another option to get to Rishikesh is to pick up a car rental from Gurugram, which is about 135 miles from Rishikesh. You’ll find branches of Avis and Europcar, among others, in Gurugram.
Airlines serving Rishikesh
Where to stay in Rishikesh
Average rates range from around $62 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $127 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Rishikesh
Most booked hotels in Rishikesh
Renting a car in Rishikesh
Expect to pay $4.73 per gallon in Rishikesh (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.78 and $75.71.