Shivpuri Rishikesh, India
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LocalOutside the door
The house
RoseateModernist Himalayan grove
Elephant-grey pavilions and indigenous trees frame a monastic Himalayan retreat, where stone paths lead down to the sacred river.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Standalone cottages feature Arabescato marble, raw concrete plaster, and picture windows facing the surrounding forest canopy.
Notable
Ayurvedic therapies at Aheli Spa pair with open-air yoga sessions and a valley-facing infinity pool.
Notable
Traditional Garhwali cuisine served on thalis complements private beach access for riverside meditation and Ganga Aarti.
What they say
Also in Wallpaper*.
this bucolic resort framed by wooded hills and the ravishing Ganges was worth the wait.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
A private walking trail winds down to white river beaches, with Rajaji National Park and the Beatles Ashram nearby.
The rooms
Standalone villas feature uncluttered oak interiors, skylit black marble bathrooms, and private balconies gazing into the forested river valley.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated 17-meter infinity pool stretches along a timber deck overlooking the forested valley.
Aheli Spa
Certified practitioners offer Ayurvedic Shirodhara oil rituals and botanical therapies using Olivier Claire products.
The gym
The compact 24-hour fitness studio sets stationary bikes and treadmills against raw concrete and mirrored walls.
Restaurant
Roasted by Roseate
The poolside cafe serves specialty espresso and artisanal pastries along a veranda overlooking the water.
At the table
Chidya Ghar serves regional Garhwali dishes made with seasonal millets across dining tables set on red oxide floors.
How it began
Architect Smriti Bhatia spent fifteen years developing the retreat, designing low-profile structures to dissolve visual noise into the landscape.
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Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.