Taj Rishikesh Resort & Spa: 5-star riverside retreat at Singthali, 79 rooms above the Ganga, Jiva Spa, rafting and Himalayan views. Rooms, dining and booking.
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Taj Rishikesh Resort & Spa, Uttarakhand is a 5-star Taj resort at Singthali near Rishikesh, with 79 rooms, the Jiva Spa, an outdoor pool and rafting access, about 80 km from Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport.
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Taj Rishikesh Resort & Spa, Uttarakhand sits above the Ganga at Singthali, in the Byasi stretch of the Tehri Garhwal hills roughly 30 km upstream of Rishikesh town. It is a low-rise resort built into a forested slope, with the river running below and the Shivalik ranges rising on either side. The setting is deliberately remote: there is little around it beyond the river, the road to Devprayag and the surrounding woodland, which makes it a retreat rather than a town hotel.
The property carries 79 keys spread across rooms, suites and standalone villas, and a large wellness block anchors the resort. Design draws on Garhwali craft and natural stone, and the emphasis throughout is on quiet, river views and access to the outdoors. The resort steps down the hillside in tiers, so much of it looks out over the Ganga, and the layout keeps public areas, dining and the spa connected by shaded pathways through the trees. It is the kind of place built for slowing down, where the rhythm of the day is set by the river, the weather and the light on the surrounding ridges rather than by a packed itinerary.
The nearest airport is Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (DED), around 80 km away by road. Because the route runs along the winding Rishikesh–Devprayag highway, the drive realistically takes 2.5 to 3 hours rather than the time a straight-line distance would suggest. Rishikesh town, with its ghats, ashrams and the Lakshman and Ram Jhula footbridges, is about 30 km downstream, roughly an hour by car. Haridwar railway station is the most useful railhead, a little over two hours away. Guests should plan arrivals for daylight, as the mountain road is slow after dark.
Accommodation runs from Deluxe Rooms through Ganga-view Luxury Rooms, suites and private villas. Most rooms have a private sit-out or balcony, and the higher categories are angled towards the river valley. Interiors use local timber and stone with warm, understated furnishings, and rooms are generously sized, with deep soaking tubs in the upper categories. The standalone villas, set apart on the slope, suit families and guests who want extra seclusion and their own outdoor space, and some come with private plunge pools. River-facing rooms are the ones to request, as the sound and sight of the Ganga is the defining feature of a stay here. Because the resort is small, even entry-level rooms feel private, and the quiet is genuine — there is no through-traffic or town noise, only the river and the forest.
Dining leans on Himalayan and regional cooking. Riverside serves Garhwali, Kumaoni, Himachali, Kashmiri and Nepali dishes alongside global fare, while Rock Flour handles all-day multi-cuisine meals. Pebble Beach is an open-air spot for wood-fired pizza and grills with the river as a backdrop, and the Panorama Bar rounds out the evening with drinks and valley views. Given the resort's isolation, almost all meals are taken on site, so the spread is built to cover a full stay.
The Jiva Spa is the centrepiece, occupying a large wellness sanctuary with Indian therapies, holistic treatments, scrubs and wraps drawing on Ayurvedic tradition. Treatments lean on the brand's roots in royal Indian wellness rituals, and the location — looking onto forest and river — adds to the calm. There is an outdoor swimming pool overlooking the valley, a fitness centre and regular yoga and meditation sessions in keeping with the Rishikesh setting; the morning yoga on a deck above the Ganga is a highlight for many guests. The resort also runs bonfires, riverside activities and guided nature walks for guests who prefer the outdoors to the treatment room, and the travel desk can put together a personalised wellness itinerary spanning spa, yoga and gentle treks across a multi-night stay.
The resort sits beside one of the most popular rafting stretches on the Ganga. Byasi, a major rafting and camping point, is close by, and the resort can arrange white-water trips down towards Rishikesh. Beyond rafting, guests visit the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple in the surrounding hills, take day trips to Devprayag where the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda meet to form the Ganga, and explore Rishikesh's ghats, yoga ashrams and evening Ganga aarti. Treks and nature walks into the forested ridges around Singthali are available for those who want to be out on foot.
Taj Rishikesh suits travellers who want a genuine river-valley retreat with full Taj service — honeymooners, wellness and yoga seekers, families wanting villa space, and adventure travellers drawn by the rafting. The trade-off is distance: this is not a base for quick trips into Rishikesh town, and the long mountain drive from the airport rewards those planning a few unhurried nights rather than a single overnight stop.
| Room | What you get |
|---|---|
| Deluxe Room | Garhwal-influenced interiors with a private sit-out facing the resort gardens or hills. |
| Luxury Room with Ganga View | Rooms angled towards the river valley, with a balcony for watching the Ganga below. |
| Luxury Suite | Larger suites with a separate living area and panoramic Himalayan and river views. |
| Standalone Villa | Private villas set apart on the slope, suited to families and guests wanting seclusion. |
| Outlet | Cuisine / type |
|---|---|
| Riverside | Himalayan and regional cuisine |
| Rock Flour | All-day multi-cuisine dining |
| Pebble Beach | Open-air wood-fired pizza and grills |
| Panorama Bar | Bar and lounge |
| Landmark | Distance | Approx. on foot |
|---|---|---|
| Byasi rafting and camping point | 3 km | short taxi/auto |
| Rishikesh town and Triveni Ghat | 30 km | short taxi/auto |
| Lakshman Jhula | 32 km | short taxi/auto |
| Ram Jhula | 30 km | short taxi/auto |
| Neelkanth Mahadev Temple | 40 km | short taxi/auto |
| Devprayag (Ganga confluence) | 40 km | short taxi/auto |
Distances are straight-line estimates; walking times assume roughly 12 minutes per km. Confirm routes locally.
It is about 80 km from Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport, a drive of roughly 2.5 to 3 hours along the winding Rishikesh-Devprayag highway. Plan for daylight arrivals.
No. It is at Singthali in the Byasi area, about 30 km upstream of Rishikesh town. It is a secluded river-valley retreat rather than a town-centre hotel.
The resort has 79 keys, including Deluxe and Ganga-view Luxury Rooms, suites and standalone villas.
Yes. The resort sits beside the popular Byasi rafting stretch and can arrange white-water trips, along with nature walks and treks.
Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is by 12:00 noon. Early check-in or late check-out is subject to availability.
Yes. The Jiva Spa occupies a large wellness sanctuary, and there is an outdoor pool overlooking the valley, plus a fitness centre and yoga sessions.