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Lakshman Jhula / Ram Jhula
Iconic suspension bridges across the Ganges.
Rishikesh
About Rishikesh
Rishikesh or Hrishikesh is a municipal corporation and tehsil of Dehradun district of the Indian state Uttarakhand. It is situated on the right bank of the Ganges river and is a pilgrimage town for Hindus, with ancient sages and saints meditating there in search of higher knowledge. There are numerous temples and ashrams built along the banks of the river.
Source ↗🧭Trek & yatra knowledge
Difficulty
easyAltitude
372 m
AMS risk
none💪
Fitness required
Rafting: no swimming required but comfort in water helps. Basic safety briefing by operator is mandatory.
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What to pack
(4 items)- ✓Quick-dry clothing + change of clothes
- ✓Rubber-soled aqua shoes (or sturdy sandals)
- ✓Waterproof phone pouch
- ✓Sunscreen + cap
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Full permit hub →Permits & registrations
Rafting safety briefing
Mandatory 15-min briefing before any Grade III+ run
Tapovan forest entry
For short treks toward Neelkanth — buy at entry point
Weather & climate
NowUpdated just now
🌦️
30°C
Drizzle
Feels 37°C
💧 71%
🌬 5 km/h
🌧 0.2 mm
Source: Open-Meteo (ECMWF + DWD ICON)📍 30.087°, 78.268°
Next 14 days
Open-MeteoToday
11 Sept
⛈️
30° 24°
☔ 98%
UV 7
Tomorrow
12 Sept
⛈️
30° 24°
☔ 75%
UV 7
Sun
13 Sept
⛈️
30° 24°
☔ 76%
UV 7
Mon
14 Sept
⛈️
30° 23°
☔ 87%
UV 7
Tue
15 Sept
⛈️
29° 22°
☔ 90%
UV 6
Wed
16 Sept
🌦️
29° 22°
☔ 67%
UV 7
Thu
17 Sept
🌦️
28° 22°
☔ 67%
UV 7
Fri
18 Sept
🌦️
26° 23°
☔ 47%
UV 7
Sat
19 Sept
🌦️
29° 23°
☔ 35%
UV 7
Sun
20 Sept
☁️
30° 21°
☔ 24%
UV 6
Mon
21 Sept
☀️
31° 21°
UV 6
Tue
22 Sept
☀️
30° 21°
☔ 24%
UV 6
Wed
23 Sept
☀️
30° 21°
☔ 23%
UV 6
Thu
24 Sept
🌤️
30° 20°
UV 6
What was the weather like this week?
Averages for the same 7-day window from previous years (Open-Meteo ERA5 archive).
2025
25°C
High 28°C / Low 23°C
💧 210.7mm over 7 days
2024
27°C
High 32°C / Low 24°C
💧 40.9mm over 7 days
2023
27°C
High 33°C / Low 22°C
💧 3.5mm over 7 days
Must-visit attractions
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Triveni Ghat
Evening Ganga Aarti — deeply atmospheric.
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Neer Garh Waterfall
Short hike through the Rajaji foothills.
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White-water rafting
Grade III-IV rapids on the Ganga, Shivpuri-to-Rishikesh stretch.
5
Beatles Ashram
Abandoned Maharishi Mahesh Yogi ashram with graffiti art.
🍽️Food & dining in Rishikesh
Must-try dishes
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Aloo Poori with Halwa
BreakfastHot pooris with spiced potato curry and a side of sooji halwa — classic pilgrim fuel.
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Satvik Thali
ThaliNo onion, no garlic vegetarian meal served at ashrams and yoga cafés.
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Aamras with Puri
SeasonalRipe Alphonso mango pulp with crispy pooris — peak in April-May.
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Chola Bhatura
MainSpicy chickpea curry with fluffy fried bread — every street corner does it well.
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Masala Chai at Ghats
BeverageKulhad chai with Ganga aarti in view — a Rishikesh ritual.
Food streets & hotspots
- 📍Lakshman Jhula market· Tapovan
Cafés with pizza, falafel, and live music — Little Buddha, Ganga Beach Café.
- 📍Ram Jhula area· Swargashram
Ashram-run pure-veg canteens and chai stalls on the ghats.
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🧭What's nearby
Other destinations within 500 km of Rishikesh.
