Take-A-Pause Homestay-Rishikesh
Take-A-Pause Homestay-Tapovan, Rishikesh
Rishikesh is a spiritual town in Uttarakhand situated beside Ganga River in the Himalayan foothills. It is also called the yoga capital of the world. It is an excellent place to meditate and study yoga. An international yoga week is organized here every year by Uttarakhand Tourism between 2nd and 7th of February. Rishikesh is also a good starting point for treks to Himalayan pilgrimage like Badrinath, Kedarnath , Gangotri, Yamunotri. For the adventurous people, there are opportunities for white water rafting on the Ganga. A few minutes walk from Laxman Jhoola is this quieter, relaxed area Tapovan, known for its yoga ashrams and laid-back terrace cafes with river view.
Located in the green surroundings of upper Tapovan away from the hustle and bustle of the main town, this is an independent three storied house. The host family stays on the ground floor while the guest rooms are on the first and second floor. Each floor has 4 double occupancy neat and comfortable rooms, all with an attached bathroom, balcony and mountain view. The top floor has the spacious yoga hall with mesmerizing Ganga views. It is an ideal stay for those looking for a peaceful and homely environment. High speed Internet (100mbps) is there along with power backup, so the stay is ideal for workation as well.
Location: 2 kms from Lakshman Jhula
Number of Rooms – 8; Total Capacity – 16
House Rule: The main door will close at 11:30pm and open at 6:30 in the morning. Kindly inform prior if you are coming between these timings.
How To Reach
Dehradun’s Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest airport (21kms). You can also come to Delhi airport which is around 244 kms and take a cab or train from there. The nearest railhead to Rishikesh is in Haridwar which is 25 km away.
Tariff
(15% discount till 31 Aug.)
Classic Room : 1800/-
Extra Person: 750/-
Complimentary: Hi Speed WiFi • Breakfast
Note: These tariffs do not apply during festivals and holidays
Child Policy
Upto 6 years: Complimentary (No Extra Bed)
7-12 years.: 50% (Extra bed provided)
Note: What you pay for a homestay, brings a direct socio-economic benefit to locals. Be proud by not asking for a discount.
Facilities
Parking • Hi Speed WiFi • Power Backup • RO Drinking Water • Running Hot Water • Daily Room Cleaning • Yoga Hall • Open Seating Areas • Toiletries • Smoking Allowed • Shared kitchen for Self Cooking • Pick and Drop Service (Paid)
Food
Enjoy healthy home cooked meals. Breakfast options are poha, upma, paratha, puri sabji, bread omelet etc. Both Vegetarian and Non- vegetarian options are available. Lunch and dinner includes seasonal veg, dal, roti, rice, curd and salad. Chicken and mutton can also be prepared on order. Hygiene is their top priority and food is made in pure ghee and mustard oil.
Activities
Bird Watching • Reading • Shopping • Cycling • Stargazing • Village Walk • Yoga and Meditation • Hiking •Adventure Sports
Local Attractions
Lakshman Jhula (1.5 km) • Ram Jhula (2 km) • Tera Manzil Temple (2 km) • Neer Garh Waterfall (5 km) • Triveni Ghat (5.5 km) • The Beatles Ashram (4 km) • Jeen Mata Kali Temple(12 km) • Vashishta Gufa Temple(18km) • Patna Waterfall (5 km) • Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s Ashram (4km) • Bungee Jumping (7 km)
Excursions
Shree Neelkanth Mahadev Temple (21 km) • Rajaji Tiger Reserve Cheela Zone (25 km) • Byasi (27 km) • Haridwar (31 km) • Dehradun (46 km) • Sahastradhara (54 km) • Roorkee (60 km) • Saharanpur (64 km) • Dhanaulti (70 km) • Mussoorie (76 km)
Know Your Host
Sarthak and Nikki Arora will host you. Sarthak manages the homestay fulltime and Nikki is a Dentist. They are lovely owners who truly make you feel at home. They’re fun and easygoing, and will gladly help you with any queries or needs.
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