Rishikesh sits where the Ganges leaves the Himalayan foothills, known globally as a center for yoga and meditation, and locally as a base for river rafting and mountain scenery.
Rishikesh offers a complete change of pace from the monuments of the Golden Triangle — the town is built along the Ganges at the edge of the Himalayas, with a genuine yoga and wellness culture alongside adventure activities like white-water rafting.
September to April for pleasant weather; rafting season typically runs September to June.
Rishikesh is about 5–6 hours from Delhi by road, or reachable by train to nearby Haridwar followed by a short drive.
2 to 3 days allows time for both the spiritual and adventure sides of the town.
No — many visitors come purely for the scenery, rafting and river ceremonies without any yoga practice at all.
Yes, typically as a northward extension from Delhi, either before or after the Agra–Jaipur portion of a trip.
