Rishikesh Travel Guide & Tips

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Best time to visit
Feb - May, Oct - Nov
Ideal Duration
3 - 4 Days
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Essential Information of Rishikesh

Often referred to as the adventure capital of India, Rishikesh is one of the perfect destinations to escape for a quick and short holiday.

Situated on the Ganges with a gorgeous backdrop of the Himalayas, a visit to this place is all one needs to rejuvenate oneself.

Most of the information on Rishikesh denotes the association of the town with Hindu mythology. The town marks the starting point of the famous Char Dham pilgrimage tour, and is a great destination for all types of travelers. To make the most out of the trip, one could make use of all the available facts about Rishikesh. And so, the below mentioned Rishikesh facts can come really handy for experiencing a great holiday.

For additional Rishikesh tourist information, one can always visit the official tourism site of Rishikesh and take a note of all the important facts about Rishikesh. Though, a helpful tip for all the visitors would be to carry a tourist map of Rishikesh for easy commuting as a tourist map with distances is quite helpful, especially for the ones who are an adventurer at heart.

Stay In Rishikesh

Accommodation facilities available for all types of travelers if one of the most important Rishikesh tourist information. There are a plethora of accommodation options available for tourists of all kinds in Rishikesh. These include 2, 3, 4 and 5-star hotels, and also ashrams and government-operated guest houses.

While the town is known for its range of adventure sports and activities, and for being a great pilgrim spot in the country, it offers a home-like experience to everyone. The weather of Rishikesh remains soothing and cool throughout the year, but can be best experienced during the months of February and March, and from August to October.

The climate at Rishikesh makes it highly convenient for the visitors to explore the city and relax to the maximum. To enjoy adventure sports, the best time to visit is during September to October, and March to April, since the climate of Rishikesh becomes a bit hot during the summers.

Food In Rishikesh

There are a number of great restaurants in Rishikesh if one is looking for options to dine out. By law, the food in Rishikesh is purely vegetarian, but that shouldn’t keep the hardcore non-vegetarians away from visiting the city. The Rishikesh food is primarily dominated with the north Indian authentic cuisines, and a range of local specialities as well.

The food of Rishikesh also consists of South Indian, Italian, Nepali, and Chinese cuisines. Whereas, the Rishikesh special food items include the Ayurvedic food, which is offered by a good number of outlets. The main food of Rishikesh is continental, which includes a number of delectable dishes. All these items come under the main food of Rishikesh and are available to the tourists at a number of restaurants.

The variety of food in Rishikesh can be tried and tasted by simply ordering a Thali at any restaurant. The continental cuisines comprise of the Rishikesh famous foods. However, the Rishikesh street food, which includes mouth-watering jalebis, imarti, samosas are also worth a try. One can enjoy all the local cuisines of the country right here in Rishikesh.

Language and Festivals Of Rishikesh

The festivals celebrated at Rishikesh definitely need a place in the Rishikesh tourist information since the celebration times of a place are absolutely worth witnessing. Being a pilgrimage center, the Rishikesh festivals are generally associated with Hindu mythology.

The festivals of Rishikesh include the traditional Hindu festivals like Holi and Diwali. All these festivals of Rishikesh are celebrated in a grand and spectacular way. Another important festival of Rishikesh is Sawan, which is generally held in the month of July. apart from this, the Ganga Aarti is also one of the most common celebrations at Rishikesh.

The festivals celebrated in Rishikesh reflect the traditions and culture of the town at its best. Some festivals of Rishikesh are also around yoga that is highly practiced in Rishikesh.

When it comes to languages, apart from Hindi and Sanskrit, Garhwali is the local language of Rishikesh. Though, tourists can also communicate in Hindi and English. The people in Rishikesh are friendly and religious, which makes a holiday experience here only more homelike. Since the destination attracts tourists throughout the year, the local people generously help in the development of the tourism industry through their hospitable behavior.

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