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About Rishikesh

Rishikesh, India 🌿🏞️ is a peaceful Himalayan gateway ideal for digital nomads seeking calm, yoga, and nature. It offers a low-cost lifestyle, scenic river views, and a growing café/hostel scene with decent Wi‑Fi in popular areas. Great for focus and wellness, though it’s quieter and less urban than bigger Indian cities. 🧘‍♀️💻

Through the year

Best in April (75) · now 68
0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 24 mm Feb: 34 mm Mar: 34 mm Apr: 5 mm May: 71 mm Jun: 116 mm Jul: 268 mm Aug: 283 mm Sep: 193 mm Oct: 53 mm Nov: 3 mm Dec: 6 mm Jan: 18°C / 6°C Feb: 22°C / 8°C Mar: 28°C / 13°C Apr: 33°C / 17°C May: 34°C / 20°C Jun: 35°C / 23°C Jul: 32°C / 25°C Aug: 31°C / 24°C Sep: 31°C / 23°C Oct: 29°C / 17°C Nov: 25°C / 12°C Dec: 20°C / 7°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 8.1
Digital Nomad Popularity 5.0
Internet Speed 6.7
Safety 7.4
Weather 6.4
Accommodation Cost 8.1
Nomad Friendly 6.4
Female Friendly 6.8
Updated 2 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Rishikesh
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $197.59 per month
Coworking Space $98.26 per month
Coffee $1.92 per cup
Beer $2.35 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $2.67 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $16.02 per month
Mobile Plan $3.42 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $9.08 per month

Other cities in India

Other cities in India
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Bangalore $1,693 6.8 Compare
2 Goa $1,479 6.7 Compare
3 Pune $1,431 6.7 Compare
4 Anjuna $1,679 6.5 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Chandigarh IN India $1,314 6.3 Compare
2 Mussoorie IN India $1,366 5.6 Compare
3 Shimla IN India $1,310 5.6 Compare
4 Nainital IN India $1,198 5.4 Compare

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