Ganga kinare Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

Ganga Kinare translates to ‘On the banks of the river Ganges’. It is no misnomer.

Nestled snugly on the banks of a tranquil River Ganges, Hotel Ganga Kinare is a charming retreat in the sanctum of Rishikesh, a land where spirituality and Mother Nature blend into a heady concoction. The only hotel resort in Rishikesh built right on the banks of the Ganges, Ganga Kinare overlooks the Rajaji National Park, one of North India’s expansive sanctuaries and a melting pot of diverse flora and fauna. Ganga Kinare - hotel and resort boasts a waterside esplanade, where guests can stroll alongside the sinuous river, soak in the sight of the mountains and revel in the sheer verdancy of the surroundings.

A quintessence of Rishikesh, the resort hotel can provide an enticing array of experiences designed to suit any palette - whether it’s an unwinding weekend escapade from the humdrum of city life, or an elaborate menu of adventure, piety and spirituality to appease the body, mind and soul.

Built in 1989 in the city of Rishikesh, often touted as ‘the world capital of Yoga’, the hotel resort has played host to the coveted ‘International Yoga Week’ nine times in recent years, and continues to be a pivotal space for Yogic gurus to impart their teachings.