Aloha on the Ganges

Overview

About this property

Aloha on the Ganges is a luxury resort in Tapovan, Rishikesh, on National Highway 58, near Laxman Jhula. Its own site describes it as a luxury hotel and resort right on the banks of the holy Ganga, and the setting matches that: the fast-flowing river on one side, forested hills all around, and the sound of temple bells in the evening air.

The resort is built for both comfort and activity. It has serviced apartments with living and dining areas, a spa, a pool beside the hotel, and The Terrace for dining and drinks. It is also a base for adventure activities on the river and in the hills, which the resort's own site lists.

Aloha suits families and groups who want space, since the apartments give you a living room and a dining area as well as bedrooms. It also suits couples who want a resort stay on the river, and adventure lovers who want rafting and other activities arranged from the resort itself.

If you want a luxury riverside resort in Rishikesh, with apartments, a spa and a pool, and adventure on your doorstep, this is one of the strongest picks in Tapovan.

At a glance

What you get here

Everything above is taken from the hotel's own website. If something is not listed here, it means we could not confirm it from the official site, so we have not written it.

Rooms

Apartments and rooms with river views

Aloha on the Ganges offers serviced apartments as well as rooms, as its own site shows. The One Bedroom Royal Apartment and the Two Bedroom Standard Apartments have separate sitting and dining areas, two bedrooms in the two-bedroom kind, and balconies with views of the mountains and the Ganges.

The Deluxe Royal Rooms are the simpler choice, with a bed, a sofa, a work desk and a balcony, in the bright style the resort's gallery shows. The Kids Haven rooms are made for families with children, with a children's bedroom, colourful storage and a living room.

The apartments suit a longer stay or a family group, since you get a living space as well as bedrooms. The rooms suit a shorter stay, where you plan to spend your days out at the river or in town.

Room types and prices change with the season, so the resort's own website will have the latest list. We do not show prices here because they change often, and we do not want to show you an old price.

Food & drink

Where to eat

The main dining place at Aloha on the Ganges is The Terrace, as the resort's own gallery shows it. The Terrace has an indoor dining area, a bar with mountain views through glass walls, a rooftop dining area, and an open-air patio by the river, with the turquoise Ganges and the hills in view.

The resort's gallery also shows a restaurant buffet area with a large breakfast spread, and a tea cart for afternoons. That mix, a proper restaurant plus a riverside patio plus a bar, means you can eat in a different spot each day of your stay.

For the latest menus and meal timings, the resort's own website is the right place to check. If you are staying for more than one night, try at least one meal on the riverside patio, where the river and the hills are the view.

Things to do

A full day at the resort

A good day at Aloha on the Ganges starts with breakfast on the riverside patio, with the Ganges flowing past and the hills beyond. The resort's own site mentions yoga classes, and a morning yoga session fits the riverside setting well.

In the daytime, the resort's adventure activities are there if you want them. Its own site lists rafting, rock climbing, bungee jumping and the flying fox, along with nature walks and jungle safaris. Bungee jumping and the flying fox are offered subject to availability and prior reservation, as the resort's site says, so ask at the resort before you plan your day around them.

In the afternoon, the spa is there for a quiet hour, with treatment rooms and a reception shown in the resort's own gallery. The outdoor pool beside the hotel is another good afternoon spot, with the river and the hills around it.

In the evening, The Terrace is the place to be, indoors, on the rooftop or on the patio, as the sun goes down over the hills. The evening breeze down the valley, the temple bells and the Ganga aarti atmosphere nearby make the end of the day here feel special.

Amenities

Most popular amenities

These are the amenities confirmed on the hotel's own website. Anything not listed here means we could not confirm it from the official site, so we have not written it.

Location

Where it is, and what is near

Rishikesh is the yoga capital of the world, on the banks of the Ganges where the river is still green and fast. The hotels on this page are in and around Rishikesh town, near the ghats and Tapovan. From here, the bridges, the ghats and the cafes are easy to reach on foot or by a short taxi ride.

If this is your first time in Rishikesh, these are the places most people visit: Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula, the two suspension bridges over the Ganges; Triveni Ghat, where the evening aarti happens; and the Beatles Ashram, with its painted walls in the forest. Tapovan, on the upper side of town, is full of cafes, bakeries and yoga schools.

We have not written distances here on purpose. Hillside roads and bridge crossings change travel time a lot, so a fixed number would go out of date fast. Ask your driver or your hotel for the time on the day you travel.

Rishikesh is also the base for river rafting, which runs on the Ganges above the town. The rafting season usually runs from September to June, and the river is closed during the monsoon. Book rafting through a licensed operator, and always wear the life jacket they give you.

Getting here

How to reach the hotel

Most guests reach Rishikesh by road from Delhi, through Haridwar. The drive runs on the highway to Haridwar, then follows the river upstream to Rishikesh. Cheapcab runs Delhi to Rishikesh taxis, and the route pages on this site show the fare.

The nearest airport is at Dehradun, and the nearest big railway station is at Haridwar. From either one, a taxi ride takes you to Rishikesh town or Tapovan.

Keep your hotel's name and address ready on your phone, and share it with your driver before you start. Tapovan lanes and the bridge areas can be confusing for a first-time driver, and a phone address saves a lot of back-and-forth at the end of a long journey.

Best time

Best time to visit Rishikesh

The best time to visit Rishikesh is from September to November, and again from February to April. The weather is pleasant, the river is good for rafting, and you can walk around the ghats and bridges without getting tired. These are also the busiest months, so book your hotel a few weeks ahead.

December and January bring cool weather and quiet mornings. It is a good time for yoga and for slow days by the river, but pack a warm jacket for the evenings.

May and June bring hot weather in the plains, but Rishikesh stays a little cooler than Delhi because of the river and the hills. July and August bring rain, and rafting stops during the monsoon, so check before you plan adventure activities.

Good to know

Before you book

Cheapcab does not book hotels. You book a hotel on its own official website, using the button on this page. Prices, room types, check-in time and cancellation rules are all on the hotel's site, and they change with the season. Always read them there before you pay.

The photos on this page are from the hotel's official website, and the source link is given under the photo gallery. We do not use photos from booking sites or stock photo sites for hotels.

If you need a taxi to reach the hotel, or to go from Delhi to Rishikesh, you can book it from Cheapcab. The taxi fare and the hotel stay are separate. Your taxi driver will not charge you for the hotel, and the hotel will not charge you for the taxi.

One last practical tip for Rishikesh: like Haridwar, Rishikesh is strictly vegetarian, and alcohol is not served. The bridges are for walking, so cross them on foot and enjoy the river view. Carry a light jacket even in summer, as river evenings get cool, and wear comfortable shoes for the ghat steps.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

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