Rishikesh is a popular Hindu pilgrimage site located in Dehradun district of Uttarakhand. It is renowned around the world for yoga, health centres, and white water rafting. This town serves as a base camp for the much revered ‘Char dham yatra’, and it is said that one can attain salvation by practicing meditation here. Rishikesh is frequented by travellers all year round and to cater to the accommodation demands of these tourists, it houses a multitude of accommodations that they can choose from, be it apartments, guest houses, boutique stays, rustic huts, tents, cottages, dorms, bed & breakfasts, and homestays.
Cottages
Cottage rentals are spacious accommodations located in the midst lush green environs. These are ideal for people travelling in groups as some of these vacation rentals can accommodate as many as twenty-four guests. This sacred city of Uttarakhand is dotted with cottages in areas such as New Tehri, Atali Dogi, Ratta Pani, Mohan Chatti, Shivanandi, Tapovan, Lakshman Jhula, Mahadevsain, Paliyal Gaon, Gattu Ghat, and Kodiyala. You can rent a property here for as low as INR 460 per night. The more lavish ones can cost you around INR 41,400 per night. Some of the cottage lodgings can also be booked in entirely for large group stays and celebrations.
Boutique Stays
Boutique stays in Rishikesh are elegantly furnished and offer all modern amenities and facilities for a pleasant stay. They are situated in areas such as New Tehri, Muni Ki Reti, Tapovan, Laxman Jhula, Badrinath Marg, Singtali, Devprayag Road, Shivpuri, Muni Ki Reti, Palika Nagar, Goomkhal, Ramjhulla, and Kailash Gate. Some of the properties can be booked in entirely for large group stays. You can find an appropriate boutique home that suits your style and preference. The price of these holiday abodes begins at around INR 2300 per night and can go up to INR 35000 per night.
Guest Houses
Guest house properties are cheaper as compared to any other accommodation type. These holiday homes are modestly furnished and do not compromise on comfort. You can book a room in a guest house lodging for prices ranging between INR 575 and INR 2300 per night. There are a plethora of holiday homes located in areas such as Tapovan, Laxman Jhula, Swargashram, Near Vanprasth Ashram, Muni Ki Reti, Haridwar Road, Shivananda Nagar, Hiralal Marg, Badrinath Road, Koyalghati, and Khola.
Tents
If you’re looking for an unconventional stay option in the lap of nature, tent rentals in Rishikesh are your best bet. They are located in areas such as Bijni Chhoti, Bankhandi, Tapovan, Shivpuri, Neelkanth Mahadev Road, Ratta Pani, Reniwala, Pauri, Badrinath Road, Mahadevsain, and Byasi. You can rent a tent accommodation for as low as INR 1150 per night, and the more lavish ones can cost you around INR 36,800 per night. Some of these holiday abodes can accommodate as many as eighteen guests, great if you are travelling in large groups and seek some adventure.
Homestays
Homestay accommodations are the best bet if you want to have the most authentic experience of the holy town. Some of these holiday homes can accommodate as many as thirteen people at a time. You can rent a room in a homestay property within an approximate price range of INR 1035 per night to INR 5520 per night.
Apartments
Service apartments in this sacred city of Uttarakhand are fully furnished and commonly feature well-appointed kitchens. They are suitable for those who are travelling to this beautiful town for a longer duration. You can book a service apartment property here for prices beginning at around INR 1771 per night and going up to INR 12120 per night.
Rustic Huts
Rustic hut lodgings promise an exhilarating experience by providing a pleasant break from the boxy hotel rooms. You can rent a rustic hut property here for an economical price of INR 1898 per night. This price can go up to INR 20,585 per night depending on the features and facilities offered. Some of these vacation homes can accommodate as many as thirty guests, making them suitable for large group getaways.
Bed & Breakfasts
Bed & breakfast accommodations provide comfort at reasonable prices and are a safe bet for every kind of traveller. They provide pick up and drop facility on request, and can also arrange for chargeable sightseeing trips. Most of them have in-house restaurants or chefs to cater to your food requirements. You can rent a B&B in Rishikesh within an approximate price range of INR 4676 to INR 5750 per night.
