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RISHIKESH TOURISM

Rishikesh is located at the foothills of the lower Himalayas in the state of Uttarakhand and the confluence of rivers Ganga and Chandrabhaga. It serves as a gateway to the Chota Char Dham pilgrimage sites of Kedarnath, Gangotri, Badrinath and Yamunotri. As an important pilgrimage center, life in Rishikesh revolves around prayers and festivals. People come here for cleansing of their mind and soul and spend their time in meditation and offering prayers.

The Ashrams organize meditation camps for stress induced ailments using ancient methods. It is also home to the annual International Yoga Festival held in early February. Rishikesh is also popular among adventure junkies as it offers several activities like , and .

BEST PLACES TO STAY IN RISHIKESH

Various types of hotels are available in Rishikesh that you can try depending on your budget and need. The most luxurious ones provide a panoramic and beautiful view of the Himalayas. The rooms in such hotels could cost around Rs 6,000 for a night’s stay. Mid-range hotels that are usually within any family’s budget provide facilities such as room service, banquet and fast internet connectivity. Budget hotels can be found throughout the town and are available for around Rs 800 per night. If you are planning to visit Rishikesh during the festival season, that is, March, rooms will need to be booked in advance, as a large number of tourists flock here during that time.

BEST PLACES TO EAT IN RISHIKESH

When it comes to eating out Rishikesh offers a complete vegetarian experience. As most people visiting the city are on a pilgrimage or attending yoga camp, they avoid non-vegetarian food and heavy meals. Non-vegetarian food is available at select places offering Continental or Italian food.

BEST TIME TO VISIT RISHIKESH

The average minimum and maximum temperature of Rishikesh is as given below. The best time to visit Rishikesh is also specified.

MONTH BEST TIME MIN. TEMP (°C)MAX. TEMP (°C)
January520
February520
MarchBest time2940
AprilBest time2940
MayBest time2950
JuneBest time2940
JulyBest time1927
AugustBest time1927
SeptemberBest time1927
OctoberBest time520
NovemberBest time520
December520

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