Mid-range Resort · Rishikesh
Aloha on the Ganges
A riverside hotel on the Badrinath road in Tapovan, near Lakshman Jhula, with rooms and apartments facing the Ganga, an outdoor pool, a spa and a restaurant. Our usual comfort pick in Rishikesh.
Photo: Roliwrites · CC0 · CommonsAloha on the Ganges stands on the river side of the highway in Tapovan, run by Leisure Hotels, a group with several properties in Uttarakhand. Rooms and one- and two-bedroom apartments step down the bank towards the Ganga, and the outdoor pool and terraces look across to the forested far shore. A spa offers massages and ayurvedic treatments, and yoga sessions can be arranged.
The location works for walking to the Lakshman Jhula and Tapovan cafes and for early starts up the Badrinath road. As in all of Rishikesh, food is vegetarian and the town is alcohol-free. Ask for a river-facing room, and book early for March, October and long weekends, when Delhi visitors fill the town.
Why we use it
- River-facing rooms and pool on the Ganga in Tapovan
- Apartments suit families travelling together
- Close to Lakshman Jhula cafes and the Badrinath road
Best for
Trips that stay here
Sleep here on a trip
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Comfort
Kedarnath, Tungnath and Badrinath by car
Private car with driver
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Comfort
Landour, Harsil apples and Gangotri
Private car with driver
Around the stay
Rishikesh
Rishikesh is the town at 340 m where the Ganga leaves the Himalaya, and the start of almost every Garhwal trip. Come for yoga, the evening aarti, rafting from mid-September to June, and the 5 am buses to the Char Dham. Stay two or three nights; October to April is most comfortable.
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Questions
About Aloha on the Ganges
Does Aloha on the Ganges have a swimming pool?
Yes, it has an outdoor pool on the river side. Pool hours and seasonal closures vary, so confirm when you book, especially in winter months.
Can I walk to Lakshman Jhula from Aloha on the Ganges?
Yes. The hotel is in Tapovan near Lakshman Jhula, a few minutes by car or a short walk along the road, and the Ram Jhula area is about 3 km away.
Is Aloha on the Ganges good for families?
Yes. Its apartments suit families, the pool keeps children busy, and the location is close to the riverside walks. Watch children near the river and on the hotel's terraced steps.
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