A Riverside Himalayan Escape At The Glasshouse On The Ganges

If you can afford the luxury of a secluded forest escape from the 45 degrees Celsius heat of the Delhi National Capital Region, then you must take the opportunity. 

Drive out towards Rishikesh or fly to Dehradun to connect with the hill roads that spiral you up to the Himalayan foothills. The Glasshouse on The Ganges is waiting to metamorphose you: deep sleep, fresh meals accompanied by the music of the rippling Ganges, a siesta, and a session at the spa.

A Riverside Retreat Wrapped In Nature

It’s a hidden jungle retreat that holds you in its embrace while varied birdsongs cleanse your ears of car horns as the Ganges flows on and on. Mottled with puffed white clouds, the lush terraced spaces become your kids’ playground during the day, while intimate corners overlooking the hills become their evening spots to settle into holiday homework as they suddenly forget their screens— intrigued and lost in the breathtaking views. 

Choose from the 14 rooms and suites suspended like machans within the Himalayan landscape, each dedicated to the exotic birds of the pristine Himalayan range. Some open onto private balconies entirely wrapped in dense treetops, while others unfold to partial views of the Ganges and the rolling valleys of Uttarakhand. Here, chirping birds become your alarm clock, and you wake up to a mesmerising sunrise above the hills. 

For parents carrying the fatigue of busy city lives, it offers the reward of a digital detox. An early morning trail from the property leads down to a private beach along the Ganges. Here, yoga mats face the mountains, lungs fill with fresh air, and you meditate to the gentle sound of flowing water, recharging your mind, body, and soul.

Flavours Of Uttarakhand

At breakfast, children happily reach for jars of Neemrana’s preservative-free jams made from seasonal fruits grown within the orchards of its mountain twin, Neemrana's Ramgarh Bungalows above Nainital. And after the adrenaline rush of rafting through thrilling rapids, trekking forest trails, or exploring the spiritual energy of Rishikesh leaves you pleasantly drained and hungry, comfort arrives at The Glasshouse Eatery. Here, local chefs prepare traditional recipes of Uttarakhand that they themselves grew up eating in the hills. 

The experiences here beautifully balance total serenity and sheer adventure. This Neemrana property also offers a few pet-friendly rooms. 

An exclusive, personalised sunset picnic can be arranged by the riverside, where you can bond and savour freshly baked cookies and cakes while dipping your feet into the icy waters of the holy Ganges as the mountains fade into twilight. To reconnect your children with the spiritual significance of the Ganges, the Neemrana team can arrange a private Ganga Aarti with a priest beside the river, where flickering diyas are lit and released gently onto the sacred waters, while a bottle of holy Ganga jal journeys back with you to become part of your family’s prayers, traditions, and rituals at home.

From Rafting To Riverside Picnics

For those seeking adrenaline, the river transforms entirely. Guests can book in-house white-water rafting experiences on one of the world’s most celebrated stretches of river, guided by pioneers of the sport in Rishikesh. And for a memorable family excursion, Devprayag – the breathtaking confluence of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers – lies just an hour away, offering guests a living lesson in geography, spirituality, and wonder all at once. 

Wellness By The Ganges

And just when the breathtaking mountains leave you craving another adventure, but your muscles are screaming for relief, retreat into deeply restorative Ayurvedic wellness therapies with trained therapists, crafted to replenish you from within at this jungle retreat. 

Long after the mountains disappear in the rear-view mirror, you return feeling recharged – carrying a quieter mind, a deeper sense of balance, and a fresh perspective towards the goals and routines waiting back home. And your children return with vivid memories of the river, the forests with butterflies, mountain adventures, and sacred evenings by the Ganges that they will excitedly recount to their friends even after their summer holidays are over. 

The Information

Address: Village Kalthar, Badrinath Rd, Rishikesh, Shivpuri, Uttarakhand 249192

For reservations –  

Call: 91 124 4666 166  

Email: reservations@neemranahotels.com 

Visit: www.neemranahotels.com