Ganga Kinare

Overview

About this property

Ganga Kinare is a riverside boutique resort in Rishikesh, and its own site says it is the only hotel resort in Rishikesh built right on the banks of the Ganges. It overlooks Rajaji National Park, one of North India's large sanctuaries, across the river.

The resort has a waterside esplanade, where guests can stroll alongside the river, look at the mountains and enjoy the green surroundings. That riverside walk, right outside the rooms, is the heart of the place.

Ganga Kinare suits people who want a quiet, green stay on the river in Rishikesh. Couples, families and anyone who wants to wake up to the Ganges, without the noise of the main town, will feel at home here. It is also a good pick for a wellness break, since the resort's own site mentions yoga and spa retreats.

If you want to stay right on the Ganges in Rishikesh, with a pool by the river and a quiet esplanade to walk on, this is one of the best picks in town.

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 with river views

The rooms at Ganga Kinare are named in the resort's own gallery: the Lotus Suite, the Premium Room River View with Balcony, the Family Room and the Deluxe Room Partial River View. The names themselves tell you what to expect, with river views and balconies on the better rooms.

The Premium Room River View with Balcony is the pick if you want to sit outside your room and watch the river. The Lotus Suite is the larger, quieter choice, and the Family Room suits a family travelling together.

The Deluxe Room Partial River View is the simpler choice, with a partial view of the river rather than a full one. If a full river view matters to you, ask for the Premium river-view room or the Lotus Suite when you book.

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 resort's own gallery shows a dining space by the river, and dining is part of the riverside experience here. Meals with the Ganges in view, and the mountains beyond, are what the resort is built around.

For the latest restaurant names, menus and meal timings, the resort's own website is the right place to check. We have not written restaurant names here because the resort's own home page does not list them in the text we could confirm.

If you are staying for more than one night, try to have at least one meal by the river. The food, the river and the mountain air together are part of the experience at Ganga Kinare.

Things to do

A slow day on the river

A good day at Ganga Kinare starts with a walk on the waterside esplanade, right outside the resort. The morning light on the Ganges, the mountains across the river and the quiet of the early hours make it the best time for a slow walk.

In the afternoon, the pool and jacuzzi by the river are a good place to relax, as the resort's own gallery shows them. The river is right there, the mountains are across it, and the resort stays quiet even in the middle of the day.

The resort's own site mentions yoga and wellness retreats, so a yoga session or a quiet hour in the resort's green spaces fits the day well. Rajaji National Park sits across the river, and the green views from the resort are part of the stay.

In the evening, the river itself is the attraction. Sit by the water, watch the light change over the mountains, and end the day with dinner by the river at the resort.

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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