Uttarakhand, India
Hotels in Rishīkesh, India
Rishīkesh is a town in Uttarakhand, India with about 66,000 residents. MAQAMI's live booking engine lists 150+ hotels and other stays here. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED), about 14 km away. The most comfortable months are usually October, November and December, with average highs around 20–28°C.
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- Hotels found
- 150+
- MAQAMI inventory, October 2026
- Member saving
- Up to 10%
- vs guest price, signed in
- Nearest airport
- DED · 14 km
- Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport
- Best months
- October and November
- NASA climate averages
Where to stay
Popular hotels in Rishīkesh
Anand Kashi by the Ganges Rishikesh - IHCL Seleqtions
★★★★★Hotels14 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Hotel Mahadev Rishikesh
★★★Bed and breakfasts5.5 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Ginger Rishikesh, Dehradun Road
★★★Hotels1.2 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Mystic Cottages: Rishikesh
★★★Hotels2.3 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Lovely Homes, Rishikesh
Apartments3.9 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Ananta Square - Rishikesh 1BHK
★★★★Apartments5.1 km from centre
9.7
Exceptional
One Earth City Heart Rishikesh
★★★★Hotels3.7 km from centre
9.6
Exceptional
Homestay at Rishikesh
★★★★Apartments5.1 km from centre
9.5
Exceptional
Taj Rishikesh Resort & Spa Uttarakhand
★★★★★Resorts19 km from centre
9.4
Exceptional
Nature's Blessing Rishikesh 1BHK Studio
★★★Apartments5.1 km from centre
9.4
Exceptional
Hotel mix
What kind of places to stay are in Rishīkesh?
| 5-star | 8 |
|---|---|
| 4-star | 34 |
| 3-star | 70 |
| 2-star | 38 |
| Hotels | 139 |
|---|---|
| Apartments | 17 |
| Resorts | 14 |
| Villas | 4 |
| Bed and breakfasts | 3 |
| Cottages | 1 |
When to go
Weather in Rishīkesh by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 19 | 22 | 28 | 35 | 39 | 38 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 20 |
| Low °C | 7 | 10 | 14 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 17 | 12 | 9 |
| Rain mm | 33 | 40 | 34 | 26 | 42 | 159 | 381 | 364 | 177 | 18 | 5 | 11 |
Things to see
Famous places in Rishīkesh
Sights selected from Wikidata by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia. Photos from Wikimedia Commons; see each file page for author and licence.
Getting there
Airports near Rishīkesh
- DED · Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport14 km
Straight-line distances from the city centre. Airport data: OurAirports.
Key facts
Rishīkesh at a glance
- Country
- India
- Region
- Uttarakhand
- Population
- 66,390 (GeoNames)
- Elevation
- 361 m
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Coordinates
- 30.108, 78.293
About
About Rishīkesh
Rishikesh or Hrishikesh is a municipal corporation and tehsil of the 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 associated with famous sages and yogis.
From the Wikipedia article “Rishikesh”, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
FAQ
Rishīkesh hotels: common questions
How can I get the lowest hotel price in Rishīkesh?
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How many hotels can I book in Rishīkesh?
MAQAMI's live inventory search returned 150+ hotels, apartments and other stays within 30 km of central Rishīkesh (checked October 2026). Availability for your dates is shown when you search.
What is the best time to visit Rishīkesh?
Based on 20-year NASA climate averages, October, November and December usually offer the most comfortable weather in Rishīkesh. May is the warmest month (average high 39°C) and July is the wettest (381 mm of rain on average).
Which airport is closest to Rishīkesh?
Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED) is about 14 km from the centre of Rishīkesh. You can book flights and hotels together on book.maqami.co.
Do I pay anything at the hotel in Rishīkesh?
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What are the most famous sights in Rishīkesh?
Among the places most widely covered on Wikipedia near central Rishīkesh are Neelkanth Mahadev Temple.
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