Haridwar vs Rishikesh
Pick Haridwar for
family trips, a smaller budget, fewer days
Pick Rishikesh for
peace and quiet, adventure, workations
| Haridwar | Rishikesh | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Haridwar | Uttarakhand, Tehri Garhwal / Dehradun |
| Highest point | 350 m | 600 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 2 | 2–4 |
| Best months | Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov | Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov |
| Snow likely | Rarely | Rarely |
| Crowds in season | Busy | Busy |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,000 | about ₹2,500 |
| Gateway | Dehradun | Dehradun |
| With kids | Great | Good |
| With seniors | Great | Great |
| Permits | None. | None. |
Haridwar: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Rishikesh: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely