About this hotel
General information
The resort steps down a steep hillside above the Ganges near the village of Singthali, some 30 km from Rishikesh, among deciduous forest and the Shivalik hills of the Himalayan foothills. Spread over about 5 hectares, it was built with locally sourced materials in an architecture that echoes Himalayan villages and temple forts. The main Welcome House pavilion has a Garhwali feel – timber, stone and slate, carved jaali screens, open fireplaces, a play of natural light and antiques with local stories behind them.
There are 79 keys – 32 rooms and 47 villas – each placed to look out over the mountains and the river. The resort is EarthCheck certified and runs with sustainability in mind, and its dining, spa and outings take their cue from the region: Himalayan cooking, yoga, meditation and Ayurvedic rituals. At the foot of the slope lies its own pebble beach on the Ganges.
Location
The resort lies in the village of Singthali on the banks of the Ganges in Uttarakhand, about 30 km from Rishikesh, in the Himalayan foothills with the Shivalik hills as a backdrop. Airport transfers can be arranged on request, and the concierge and travel desk organise local transport.
Spa
J Wellness Circle sits tucked beneath the terrace of the spa lawn, reached by a spiral staircase and within earshot of the river rapids. The menu draws on Ayurvedic traditions and herbal oils, from shirodhara and the relaxing Nidra massage to Svastha, which combines cupping with warm herbal compresses, and Pehlwan Malish, the vigorous massage of Indian wrestlers. Each therapy begins with a steam ritual and ends in the relaxation lounge; there are two saunas, the Soma couples' ritual with a rose-petal bath, facials using the spa's own natural products, yoga and meditation sessions, and the niu&nau salon.
Sports & leisure
Facilities include a temperature-controlled outdoor pool, a fitness centre with floor-to-ceiling windows, yoga pavilions on the lawns and a resident yoga instructor. A naturalist leads a 3 km birding trek across a cable-suspension bridge to the far bank and through the Singthali forest. The resort also offers a mountain drive and walk at 1,524 m, where the snow-capped Himalayan ranges can be seen on a clear day, a guided walk along the private beach, river rafting on the Ganges with an outside operator, and private dining on a balcony, on the lawns, as a beach picnic or in a nearby hamlet. There is a library, a games room and evening entertainment.
For children
A kids' club sits next to the pool and the Pebble Beach restaurant, alongside a children's pool and a kids' activity area. Young guests can join the Wonderhive Passport programme, collecting stamps on a resort map and small rewards for the activities they complete, while the Paathyā initiative introduces children to nature through outdoor games and hands-on sessions.
Restaurants & bars
Three restaurants and a bar, each with views of the river or the mountains.
- Rock Flour — all-day restaurant on the resort's upper level: Indian comfort food, Himalayan specialities and international dishes, with an open-air terrace facing the Ganges and the mountains;
- Riverside — signature restaurant on a lower meadow by the river, reworking hill recipes from Garhwal, Kumaon and Himachal Pradesh, dinner only;
- Pebble Beach — open-air pizza bar by the pool overlooking the pebble beach: pizza, antipasti, salads and pasta;
- Panorama Bar — a drawing-room bar with a verandah, fireplace and library: signature cocktails, fine spirits and small plates.
Swimming
The main outdoor infinity-edge pool, temperature-controlled, sits beside the Pebble Beach restaurant; there is also a children's pool, and the Luxury Pool Villa and Presidential Villa have pools of their own. At the foot of the resort a private pebble beach on the Ganges is set aside for walks and time by the water.
Pets
Pets are not accommodated.
Rooms
The 79 keys – 32 rooms in the Welcome House pavilion and 47 villas along the stone terraces of the slope – are quietly furnished, with locally made pieces and touches of Himalayan architecture. Every one has a view of the mountains or the Ganges.
Each room has a minibar, hairdryer, iron and board, flat-screen TV, basic Wi-Fi, rain shower and 24-hour in-room dining.
Superior Room
A room in the Welcome House with a private balcony overlooking the mountains and the courtyard, locally made furniture and a rain shower. King bed, for up to two guests.
Deluxe Room Ganges View
A Welcome House room with a covered balcony facing the Ganges, a work desk and a rain shower; it can interconnect with the room next door. A king bed or twin beds, for up to two guests.
Premium Villa
A villa on the edge of a stone-walled terrace looking out to the Himalayas, with outdoor seating and a bathroom with a freestanding tub and rain shower. A king bed or twin beds, for up to two guests.
Grand Luxury Ganges View Room
A spacious room with a wraparound balcony facing the Ganges and interiors with Himalayan architectural touches; the bathroom has a freestanding tub and rain shower. King bed, for up to three guests.
Gangotri Villa
A villa with a living room, a king bed and an outdoor seating area overlooking the gardens and mountains; the bathroom has a freestanding tub and rain shower. For up to two guests.
Luxury Pool Villa
A two-level villa with two en-suite bedrooms, a double-height living and dining room, a covered terrace with an outdoor fireplace, an infinity pool with views of the Ganges and an outdoor sauna. For up to four guests.
Presidential Villa
A two-level hillside villa with three bedrooms, a large living and dining room with a gas fireplace, two outdoor sitting areas, a kitchenette, a private infinity pool, a rooftop terrace facing the Ganges and the mountains, and an outdoor sauna. For up to six guests.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.