International Yoga Festival, Rishikesh
A week-long gathering of yoga teachers and practitioners from around the world in Rishikesh — the town widely regarded as the birthplace of modern yoga tourism.
International Yoga Festival, Rishikesh
Rishikesh has long been known as the Yoga Capital of the World, and its International Yoga Festival draws practitioners and teachers from dozens of countries for a week of classes, workshops and discussions spanning multiple yoga traditions, alongside meditation and Ayurveda sessions.
Set on the Ganges as it emerges from the Himalayan foothills, the festival's setting is as much a draw as the programme itself — sessions often take place along the riverbank, with the sound of the river and the surrounding hills as a backdrop.
Where
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
When
Early March (dates fixed annually, typically around World Yoga Day)
What to Expect
A Week of Classes & Workshops
Multiple yoga traditions, meditation practices and Ayurveda sessions run throughout the festival, taught by instructors from around the world.
Riverside Sessions
Many sessions take place directly on the banks of the Ganges, with the Himalayan foothills as a backdrop.
Rishikesh's Broader Yoga Culture
Beyond the festival itself, Rishikesh has a year-round community of ashrams and yoga schools, worth experiencing even outside festival dates.
The Lakshman Jhula Bridge
Rishikesh's iconic suspension bridge across the Ganges is a short walk from many festival venues.
Common Questions
Everything international travellers ask before planning a trip around this festival.
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No — the festival typically welcomes all levels, from complete beginners to advanced practitioners and teachers.
Yes — Rishikesh's ashrams, yoga schools and riverside setting make it worth visiting any time of year, not just during the festival.
Yes, easily — Haridwar is a short drive away and often visited alongside Rishikesh on the same trip.
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