Hotel Uday Palace

Six floors above the Tapovan stretch of Rishikesh, Hotel Uday Palace positions guests within the ashram belt north of Laxman Jhula — a practical base for yogis and trekkers who need Himalayan foothills access without paying Ram Jhula prices.

Balconies face the valley ridgeline, and the terrace extends that view further at sunrise. Rooms carry private bathrooms with bathtubs, flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, and air conditioning — a fuller kit than most three-star properties in this part of Uttarakhand. Room service runs via mobile app, and food delivery reaches individual rooms.

Tapovan itself is quieter than Rishikesh's main ghats, attracting longer-stay meditation guests over weekend crowds. The 24-hour front desk and contactless check-in suit early arrivals from overnight trains into Haridwar, 24 kilometres south.