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Rishikesh
City in Uttarakhand, India
Overview
Rishikesh, nested along the banks of the Ganges and framed by the Himalayan foothills, is renowned as a world capital for yoga and spirituality. The city attracts travelers seeking meditation, adventure sports, and serene natural beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Uttarakhand
Population
66,390
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
30.11°, 78.29°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$473
Local Cost
$246
Local Income
$220
Cashless
45
English
55
Temperature
23.2°C
Summer Avg
29.5°C
Winter Avg
14.4°C
Record High
46.4°C
Record Low
1.8°C
Humidity
52%
Precipitation
1289 mm
Internet Speed
48 Mbps
Upload
32 Mbps
Latency
28 ms
City Vibrancy
28
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
0
Parks
24
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DED
Distance
14 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 37 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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