Rishikesh vs Binsar
Pick Rishikesh for
tight budgets, a spiritual journey, family trips, a smaller budget
Pick Binsar for
peace and quiet, nature, comfort, fewer people
| Rishikesh | Binsar | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Tehri Garhwal / Dehradun | Uttarakhand, Almora, Kumaon |
| Highest point | 600 m | 2,412 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 2–4 | 3–4 |
| Best months | Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov | Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov |
| Snow likely | Rarely | Jan, Feb |
| Crowds in season | Busy | Quiet |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,500 | about ₹3,500 |
| Gateway | Dehradun | Kathgodam |
| With kids | Good | Good |
| With seniors | Great | Great |
| Permits | None. | Sanctuary entry fee at the gate. |
Rishikesh: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Binsar: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely