Rishikesh City Guide
Rishikesh is known as the Yoga Capital of the World, located on the banks of the holy River Ganga. Famous for spiritual retreats, yoga ashrams, adventure sports, and iconic suspension bridges, Rishikesh blends spirituality with thrill.
📍 Quick Facts
StateUttarakhand
Famous ForYoga & Adventure Sports
Ideal Duration2–4 Days
LanguagesHindi, English
🌦 Live Weather & Network
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📱 NetworkJio, Airtel, VI
🌐 InternetStrong 4G & 5G
🗓 Best Time to Visit
Oct – MarBest weather
Apr – JunWarm, good for rafting
Jul – SepMonsoon (rafting closed)
FestivalsInternational Yoga Festival
🎯 Things to See & Do
🛕 Places
🍽 Food
🛍 Shopping
✨ Experiences
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Lakshman JhulaIconic suspension bridge
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Ram JhulaRiver crossing bridge
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Neelkanth MahadevLord Shiva temple
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Triveni GhatGanga Aarti spot
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Satvik FoodPure vegetarian meals
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Israeli CafésTraveler favorite
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River CafésGanga views
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Indian ThaliLocal eateries
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Laxman Jhula MarketClothes & souvenirs
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Spiritual ItemsBeads & books
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Ayurvedic ProductsHerbal items
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Yoga GearMats & clothing
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River RaftingGrade II–IV rapids
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Bungee JumpingAdventure sports
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Yoga ClassesWorld-famous ashrams
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TrekkingHimalayan foothills
🗺 Suggested Rishikesh Itinerary
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Day 1Ram Jhula · Ganga Aarti
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Day 2Rafting · Cafés
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Day 3Yoga · Neelkanth
🚆 How to Reach Rishikesh
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Dehradun Airport (DED)Approx 35 km
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Rishikesh Railway StationLimited trains
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Uttarakhand BusesFrom Haridwar & Dehradun
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TaxiHaridwar ↔ Rishikesh ₹800+
🏨 Where to Stay in Rishikesh
Luxury
Mid-Range
Budget & Ashrams
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Ananda in the HimalayasLuxury wellness retreat
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Taj RishikeshPremium riverside resort
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Aloha on the GangesRiver-view hotel
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Hotel IshanComfort stay
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AshramsYoga & meditation stays
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HostelsBackpacker stays
🍴 Popular Restaurants
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ChotiwalaIconic vegetarian food
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The Sitting ElephantRooftop café
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Little Buddha CaféRiver-view dining
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Local CafésInternational food
📍 Nearby Destinations
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Haridwar · 20 kmPilgrimage city
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Shivpuri · 16 kmRafting hub
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Rajaji National ParkWildlife reserve
👕 What to Wear
Summer – Light cotton clothes
Winter – Light woolens
Temples – Modest attire
Adventure – Sportswear
🎉 Festivals
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International Yoga FestivalMarch
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DiwaliFestive lights
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Kanwar YatraMonsoon pilgrimage