Rishikesh on a backpacker budget
Rishikesh costs a backpacker about €16 a day before a bed. Here is what that covers, where to sleep near the centre, and which overland corridors run through it.
Modelled estimates, not quotes. Last rebuilt 2026-09-23.
€16per day
€7dorm bed
€18twin room
€23day all-in
What to see
Ganges ghats, yoga schools, rafting.
Eating
Ashram meals €1.50.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Avdhoot Ashram | hostel | 3.1 km |
| Gautam Palace | hotel | 1.6 km |
| The Neeraj Palace | hotel | 1.8 km |
| Hotel Ellbee Ganga View | hotel | 2.5 km |
| GMVN-Bharat Bhoomi | hotel | 2.9 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Fruit & veg market | market | 3.2 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh | 1.9 km |
Next stops on the network
DelhiIndia · 194 km
AgraIndia · 325 km
AmritsarIndia · 367 km
JaipurIndia · 429 km
PokharaNepal · 593 km
VaranasiIndia · 704 km
KathmanduNepal · 735 km
UdaipurIndia · 762 km
Common questions
How much does Rishikesh cost per day?
Budget about €16 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €7, a twin room about €18, and a small guesthouse room about €25. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in Rishikesh?
Ganges ghats, yoga schools, rafting.
Where do you eat cheaply in Rishikesh?
Ashram meals €1.50.
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