Rishikesh, India
About Rishikesh
Rishikesh is known as the "Yoga Capital of the World." This serene Indian town offers spiritual retreats, meditation centers, and yoga ashrams like Parmarth Niketan along the sacred Ganges River. Adventure seekers can enjoy white-water rafting in the rapids of the Ganges, bungee jumping at Jumpin Heights, and trekking to the stunning Neer Garh Waterfall.
Community ratings
Cost
Well-known
Nature
Romantic
Nightlife
Rishikesh highlights
Average temperature in February
25 °C / 77 °F
High season months
March, April, May, October
Local currency
Indian rupee (INR)
Local language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Garhwali, English
Closest Airports
- Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (IN) - 14.4 km (8.9 mi)
Fun fact
The Beatles visited Rishikesh in 1968, popularising transcendental meditation.