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Plan your trip: Rishikesh travel guides
Plan a trip to Rishikesh: the best time to visit, how to get there from Delhi and Haridwar, itineraries and seasonal tips.
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Rishikesh weekend trip from Delhi: a 2-day plan
How to do Rishikesh in a weekend from Delhi: the best way to get there, a relaxed two-day plan and where to stay in Tapovan.
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Haridwar to Rishikesh: distance, taxi, bus and train
Haridwar and Rishikesh are about 25 km apart. Here's every way to make the trip, how long it takes and how to reach Tapovan.
Read the story →Neelkanth Mahadev Temple from Rishikesh: road, trek and tips
How to visit Neelkanth Mahadev Temple from Rishikesh by road or on foot, the best time to go and what to expect in the Shravan crowds.
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Char Dham Yatra from Rishikesh: a planning guide
When the temples open, the route and order, registration, how many days to allow, and why Rishikesh is the best place to start and end the yatra.
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Rishikesh in the monsoon: is July–September a good time to visit?
What Rishikesh is like in July, August and September: what's closed, what's better, road safety and how to plan a monsoon trip.
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Rishikesh in winter: December and January weather, New Year and tips
Sunny days, cold nights and busy holidays: what Rishikesh is like from December to February and how to plan a winter trip.
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Rishikesh with family: things to do with kids and parents
How to enjoy Rishikesh with children and older parents: easy activities, pacing, safety and where to stay.
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Three days in Rishikesh: a first-timer’s itinerary
A relaxed three-day plan for your first trip to Rishikesh: the ghats and aarti, rafting or yoga, the Beatles Ashram and a day in the hills.
Read the story →When to visit Rishikesh: a season-by-season guide
Clear winter mornings, rafting season, monsoon green: what each part of the year in Rishikesh is like, and what to pack.
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