Soul Stay-Rishikesh

Soul Stay – Rishikesh

Rishikesh is located in the foothills of the Himalayas along the pious Ganga River in Uttarakhand. It holds deep cultural and spiritual significance and is especially popular with yoga enthusiasts. The International Yoga Festival is held every year in March. There’s a lot to be done here for the adventurous lot as well. Hiking and rafting is something not to miss. There are many small villages and waterfalls around to explore.

This boutique home is located in the serene surroundings of a quiet Himalayan village on a hilltop, at a 20 km off-road drive from Rishikesh. Away from the chaos of the main town, the home has sprawling gardens and a view of both the Ganges and the snow-peaked Himalayas. Take a walk through the village or on hidden trails to nearby forests of oak, cedar and rhododendron; bask on a rock by the waterfall, or lounge in the plush green lawns dunked in birdsongs. Perfect place to detach yourself, relax and appreciate the slow life. Play your favorite games in the empty spaces, fly your kites high in the sky, sit on the hammocks or paint to your imagination in the sprawling lawns. There are five tastefully done luxurious rooms. The cottages are made of local materials and worked on by skilled craftsmen from a local Village. The view is simply amazing, especially when the clouds are rising from the valley below. Complete blend of comfort and adventure. You can book individual rooms or the entire place. There is a common living room with TV, the dining room, lounge and the sprawling lawns.

Location: 6 km from Neer Ganga Resort
Number of Rooms: 5; Total Capacity: 12

How To Reach

The Jolly Grant airport in Dehradun is the closest airport, 20 km from Rishikesh. You can also take a train to Haridwar and then take a cab or bus to Rishikesh. Volvo buses are also available to Rishikesh from Delhi and other major cities.

Tariff

Valid till 31 Mar, 2023
Classic Room: 8500/-
Extra Person: 1500/-
Entire Villa: 38500/- (upto 10 People)
Complimentary: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Note: These tariffs do not apply during festivals and holidays

Child Policy
Upto 6 years: Complimentary (No Extra Bed)
7-12 years.: 50% (Extra bed provided)

What you pay for a homestay, brings a direct socio-economic benefit to locals. Be proud by not asking for a discount.

Facilities

Parking • Internet • Running Hot Water • Open Seating Areas • Air Condition  • Toiletries • Smoking Allowed • Library • Bonfire • Barbeque • Board Games • Heater • First-aid Kit 

Food

Food is another highlight of your stay here. Indulge in delicious freshly cooked organic meals. The chef has 25 years of experience and specializes in preparing traditional meals. He will treat you with a variety of food as per your choice. You must try Rajma Paratha, Kothli Meat and Gulgule. Bonfire along with Tandoori food can be organized; food cooked overnight on slow fire mud oven can be also be organized on request.

Activities

Reading • Hiking • Bird Watching • Star Gazing •  Forest Walk • Yoga and Meditation • Waterfall Visit • Painting • Board Games • Picnic • Kite Flying • Chuhla Making • Astrophotography 

Local Attractions

Neer Waterfall (8km) • Himalayan Yog Ashram (12km) • Laxman Jhula (16km) • Shivpuri (19km) • Ram Jhula (28km) • Triveni Ghat (29km) 

Excursions

Rishikesh (20km) • Haridwar (55km) • Tehri (59km) • Dehradun (59km) 

Know your Host

Benu Malhotra is a gracious, easy going and approachable lady. She always wanted to start a travel venture and starting this vacation home and hosting guests from all over the world seemed like a great option to her. So, she opened the doors of this beautiful property to the travelers. She believes in promoting the local community and hence has employed local people in the property and doing a great job in supporting them. 

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