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The Hotel Narayana Palace, a quiet and peaceful sanctuary where you can relax amidst the charm of the holy Ganga River. Your clean and quiet home away from home is one of 30 spacious air-conditioned rooms which are only a five minute stroll to the bazaar, amenities and Mother Ganga. We also offer Cottages, deluxe rooms as well as cottages and family suites.

The grounds are built around a lush garden surrounded by views of the Himalayan foothills where you will feel the serenity of this legendary refuge.

When you become hungry you will be happy to discover that our Narayana restaurant offers a range of tasty Indian and western dishes and a selection of whole-food items. We invite you to cool off in our full-length pool, enjoy a yoga class or a relaxing Ayurvedic massage or simply relax in the shady garden.

You can see that your care free and comfortable stay with us is our top priority. You will be pleased to enjoy all of our services, including Room Service, Laundry Service, complimentary high speed internet Wi-Fi, yoga and meditation classes (on request),conference hall (accommodates approximately 80 guests), continuous power, swimming pool and restaurant. Please request information regarding our Spa Packages. We also have money changing services and a doctor on call. Our Travel Desk can help you with your travel plans beyond Rishikesh. We also can arrange to pick you up and drop you off at the railway station or the airport.

We organize various tours and activities such as rafting on the Ganges here where we have become the river rafting capital of India. Have an exciting experience racing down the rapids while taking in the wonders of the Ganga valley as it winds through the wild Himalayan foothills. Various rafting trips are rated from beginner level on the milder rapids to high level rapids for the more adventurous.

Other thrilling options include bungee jumping from a heart-stopping 83 metre height. Or try the Giant Swing instead from the same height. Obviously, not for the faint of heart. What? Not enough excitement for you? Well, then try the “Flying Fox”, a 1km zip strung 120 metres above the valley which reaches speeds of 140-160 kmph.

Later, when you have calmed down a bit you can experience our local sight-seeing with a guide. The Rishikesh area is a fascinating area with its spiritual history, the wonderful views of Mother Ganga, the temples and ashrams and of course all the shopping. Rishikesh is widely known not only as the yoga capital of the world, but as a cultural and spiritual crossroads. Thus, many of the shops reflect a wide range of interesting items from India, Nepal and Tibet. You can easily find a great variety of local shops offering jewellery, textiles, statues and all the little treasures one finds in an Indian bazaar. We offer you a reputable guide service to help you quickly find the things you need and show you the sights of the Rishikesh area.

Curious to explore beyond? Guided trekking with Guide India offer some of the finest treks in the world with its awe-inspiring scenery. There are a range of unique treks from the easier trails for first-time trekkers to the more arduous for the seasoned trekker. Maps, gear and consultations are also available.

If you’re short on time we have a half-day trek to Kunjapuri, a holy mountain very close to The Hotel Narayana Palace. A top the mountain you will find a peaceful mother temple from which you will enjoy magnificent views of the surrounding foothills—and, on a clear day you can see the grandeur of the high snow-capped mountains of the Himalaya in the distance.

Sounds like a great place to spend a couple of weeks or more doesn’t it? Many people discover the beauty and magic of this place to be so captivating that they are compelled to return time and again. You will easily meet others from around the world here who share your desire for peaceful refuge in a spiritual atmosphere that flows from Nature. Welcome home. Please come with us and explore the wonders of Rishikesh where Mother Ganga leaves the Himalaya and touches the plains.

The Hotel Narayana Palace is at your service!