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Taj Rishikesh Resort & Spa
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India · Taj Hotels · Grand Luxury
Montreal firm YH2 and Mumbai's Edifice Consultants stepped a Himalayan-village plan down terraces above the Ganges at Singthali, 30 kilometres from Rishikesh: 32 rooms and 47 villas, each aimed at the river. Local stone, timber, and slate clad a Welcome House modelled on a Garhwali darbargadh, and a J Wellness Circle spa is cut into the slope. Opened in 2019, it holds a MICHELIN One Key and a Design Hotels membership, with a pebble beach for the evening Ganga aarti.
- 79 rooms
- Opened 2019
- Neighborhood: Singthali
- Rooms from 409 sq ft (38 m²)
- Architect: YH2 Architecture with Edifice Consultants
About Taj Rishikesh Resort & Spa
- YH2 Architecture of Montreal conceived the plan with Edifice Consultants of Mumbai; villas step down terraced slopes like a Himalayan village.
- The resort has 32 rooms and 47 villas (79 keys) at Singthali, about 30 kilometres from Rishikesh, above the Ganges.
- A pebble beach on the riverbank is used for the daily sunset Ganga aarti.
- It holds a MICHELIN One Key for 2025 and is a member of Design Hotels.
- Entry-level rooms start at 409 sq ft (38 m²).
History
Taj Rishikesh Resort & Spa opened around 2019 in the Tehri Garhwal hills above the Ganges, bringing the Taj brand to one of India's most prominent yoga-and-wellness destinations. Purpose-built as a contemporary luxury retreat of 32 rooms and 47 villas, the resort anchors the Himalayan luxury corridor with river-valley views, an infinity pool and a J Wellness Circle spa rooted in Indian wellness traditions.
The setting
13 km from Vashishtha Guha Temple.
Restaurants and bars
- Rock Flour, The All Day and Evening Dining Room — Restaurant · Cuisine from around the world including local classics loade
- Riverside — Restaurant · Himalayan range of local hill classics from Kashmir, Himacha
- Pebble Beach — Poolside · Antipasti, salads and pastas
- Panorama — Restaurant
Experiences
- J Wellness Circle — Wellness sanctuary beneath the Spa Lawn terrace, nearly 8600 sq. ft., with dual saunas, detox rituals and Ayurveda.
- Yoga & Meditation — Yoga and meditation on beautiful lawns and yoga pavilions, with a relaxation lounge and large swimming pool.
- Pebble Beach Nature Walk — Nature walk by the beach led by an expert, with balancing smoothed pebbles on the private beach.
- Private Dining — Private dining options including a balcony experience, a picnic on the pebble beach or a trip to a local hamlet.
- Devprayag Diaries — Visit to Devprayag, 35 km upstream, where the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda meet, with a holy Sangam bath and Satvik lunch.
- Singthali Birding Trek — A 3 km bird trek guided by a nature expert across a cable-suspension bridge through Singthali forest.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Yoga
- Private beach
- Kids club
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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