Hotel The Tusk

Eight rooms in Shivaji Nagar place Hotel The Tusk among Rishikesh's quieter residential pockets, a short distance from the Ganges ghats and the suspension bridges that link the two banks of the river.

The property runs smoke-free throughout and provides on-site parking — practical advantages in a pilgrimage town where street space near the ghats is tight. The three-star rating and small room count keep the atmosphere closer to a guesthouse than a full-service hotel.

Shivaji Nagar sits away from the main bazaar noise of Laxman Jhula, making it a useful base for early-morning yoga sessions at the riverside ashrams without the overnight foot traffic common nearer the bridge.