Visit Rishikesh
- Mountain
- Nature, Adventure & Sport
- River
Rishikesh: How to get there?
16hrs by train from Varanasi
Rishikesh: See when to go?
From October to April
Rishikesh: For how long?
3 to 5 days
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Rishikesh Holidays
Rishikesh is a small village on the banks of the Ganges in the foothills of the Himalayas.
Rishikesh: What to see nearby?
What our travellers think of their stay
This northern Indian town is both peaceful with strong spiritual affiliations that place it apart from other Indian destinations.
My suggestion
If you like yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, tradtional medicine, dance, cuisine and so forth, then this is the place for you. Rishikesh is the perfect place if you want to take a course in pretty much any subject. An enjoyable way to combine learning with travel.
Rishikesh is a small village on the banks of the Ganges in the foothills of the Himalayas.
My suggestion
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