Anand Kashi by the Ganges

Overview

About this property

Anand Kashi by the Ganges is a luxury resort near Rishikesh, on Badrinath Road past the town, by a bend of the Ganges. Its own description says it was once the summer residence of the Maharaja of Tehri Garhwal, and that it sits in a lush valley in the Himalayan foothills. The resort is made in traditional Garhwali style, with modern details added, and it is surrounded by fruit orchards and views of the river.

The resort is quiet and green, not a town hotel. Its own description says the rooms are made around five senses from old Indian thought: touch, taste, sight, sound and scent, with each room made to please the senses. The rooms have rich colours, soft tones and floral designs, with large vanity counters and luxury essentials, as the description puts it.

Anand Kashi suits couples who want a quiet, luxury stay by the river, and families who want space, gardens and a private beach. It also suits people who want a spiritual stay, since the resort has a Shiv Mandir and a Ganga aarti done by resident priests, as its own description says. It is not a hotel for people who want to be in the middle of Rishikesh town, since it sits on the road out of town.

If you want a luxury riverside resort near Rishikesh, with an infinity pool, a spa, a private beach and a rooftop bar, this is one of the strongest picks in the area. It is a sister hotel to Hari Ganga Niwas and Pilibhit House in Haridwar, since all three are IHCL SeleQtions hotels.

Anand Kashi is a good pick for a stay where the resort itself is the plan, not just a bed for the night. The gardens, the orchards, the pool, the private beach and the spa together give you a full day without leaving the resort. That suits a couple on a quiet break, or a family who wants children to play in the gardens while adults rest. The Garhwali style of the buildings, with modern details, also gives the resort a local feel, rather than the look of a plain modern hotel.

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

Rooms made around the senses

The rooms at Anand Kashi are made around five senses, as the resort's own description says: touch, taste, sight, sound and scent. Each room is made to please the senses in a different way, with rich colours, soft tones and floral designs. The rooms have large vanity counters and luxury essentials, which makes them feel more like a home than a plain hotel room.

Some rooms look over the river, and some look over the gardens and orchards. The river-view rooms are the pick if you want to wake up to the Ganges, while the garden rooms are quieter and greener. The resort's own gallery shows the river views, the lush surroundings and the heritage details of the resort, so look at the gallery before you choose.

The resort also has suites, which give you more space than a standard room. If you are travelling with family, or if you want a longer stay, a suite may suit you better than a room. The resort's own site will have the latest room and suite list.

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.

When you choose a room, think about the view you want. A river-view room gives you the Ganges in the morning, with light on the water, while a garden room gives you green views and more quiet. The rooms have large vanity counters and floral designs, as the resort's own description says, so the rooms feel cared for, not plain. If you want more space, ask about the suites, since a suite gives you room to spread out on a longer stay.

Food & drink

Where to eat

The main place to eat at Anand Kashi is Ana Rasa, an all-day diner. The resort's own description says Ana Rasa serves global food, along with fresh organic produce from the resort's own orchards. That means the food uses fruit and vegetables grown on the property, which is a nice touch in a resort surrounded by orchards.

The second place to eat and drink is Amrit Tara, a rooftop bar. The resort's own description says you can spend a starry night there, with crafted cocktails and small bites to eat. A rooftop evening, with the river valley below and the stars above, is a good way to end a day at the resort.

The third place to eat is the Ganga deck, where you can have a relaxed meal by the river. The resort's own description names the Ganga deck as a place for a relaxed meal, and it suits a lunch or a dinner when the weather is good. For the latest menus and meal timings, the resort's own website is the right place to check.

The orchard produce at Ana Rasa is worth a mention, since the resort's own description says the diner uses fresh organic produce from its own orchards. That means the food changes with what the orchards give, and the menu may change with the season. If you like local food, ask about the orchard dishes when you eat there. The Ganga deck is a good change from the main diner, since eating by the river, with the water close by, feels very different from eating indoors.

Things to do

A slow day by the bend of the river

A good day at Anand Kashi starts with a walk in the gardens and orchards, and a look at the Ganges from the resort. The resort sits by a bend of the river, so the view changes as the light changes, and the morning is the calmest time. Breakfast at Ana Rasa, with produce from the orchards, is a good start to the day.

In the daytime, the infinity pool is the main place to be. The resort's own description says the pool is shaped to the curve of the Ganges, so swimming there feels like swimming with the river in view. The private beach is another good daytime spot, where you can sit by the water and listen to the river.

In the afternoon, the spa, Amrit Kashi, is there if you want a quiet hour. The resort's own description calls it a first-of-its-kind intimate spa, and it suits a slow afternoon after a morning by the pool. The Shiv Mandir at the resort, and the Ganga aarti done by resident priests, are also part of the day here, for guests who want a spiritual hour.

In the evening, Amrit Tara, the rooftop bar, is the place to be, with the stars above and the valley below. Dinner at Ana Rasa or on the Ganga deck, followed by a walk in the gardens, is an easy end to the day. If you have time, a drive to Rishikesh town for the main ghats is possible, but the resort itself is made for slow days.

If you have a second day at Anand Kashi, use it for a slower pace: a morning walk in the orchards, a swim in the infinity pool, and an afternoon at the spa. The resort's own description also mentions a flexible conference room for small meetings, so a work group can mix a meeting with a riverside stay. For a trip to Rishikesh town, ask the resort about transport, since the resort sits on the road out of town, and the town ghats are a drive away.

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

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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.

Sister-hotel note: Anand Kashi, Pilibhit House and Hari Ganga Niwas are all IHCL SeleQtions hotels, but they are three different properties in different places, so check the name and town on your booking before you travel.

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