RISHIKESH

Essential Travel Info for Rishikesh

• Best time to visit Rishikesh: March, April, May, October, November (24–35°C daytime, minimal rainfall). These months offer comfortable temperatures and dry weather for sightseeing. Based on 10-year weather averages (2016–2025).
• India travel advisory (March 2026): all four major Western governments (UK, US, Canada, Australia) rate India at Level 2 of 4 — "exercise increased caution". This is the same level as Turkey, Mexico, and Egypt, countries that receive millions of tourists annually.
• Delhi to Rishikesh: 6 hours by road (250km). No direct train — take the Shatabdi to Haridwar (4.5hr) then a 30-minute taxi. Rishikesh is the yoga and adventure sports capital, and the gateway to the Char Dham pilgrimage routes.