Rishikesh is a laid-back riverside town for yoga, meditation and adventure: white-water rafting, bungee, trekking and evening Ganga Aarti. Spring and autumn are best, and rafting runs from September to June.
Month by month
Best: January, February, March, April, May, June, November, December
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Avoid Poor OK Good Excellent Peak
Worth avoiding: July, August, September.
How long to stay
3–6 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 15.5h from the US East Coast, 10h from Europe, 1.5h from South Asia.
Good to know
- Ashram stays are simple and affordable; book yoga retreats ahead for peak season.
- Alcohol and meat are restricted in the holy town.
- Rafting stops during monsoon; check dates.
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