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Wraparound Balcony, Mountain View Inn, Uttarakhand

Rishikesh· 4.9 · 107 stays

“A quiet home in Upper Tapovan, Rishikesh. The rooms are spacious and clean, opening onto a large wraparound balcony with mountain views. The feel is simple and peaceful, a place to slow down and reconnect. Guests have access to a shared kitchen with a fridge and water purifier. It's a short walk from the ashrams and cafes of Tapovan, but set back on a side street, away from the noise.”

Sleeps 21 beds1 bathsGuest House

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What's here

The home is on a quiet side street in Upper Tapovan, away from the main road's noise. The first thing you notice is the quiet. Inside, the rooms are spacious and spare, with large windows that let in plenty of natural light. A king bed with a firm mattress, a desk and chair, and a wardrobe make up the simple setup. The attached bathroom has a hot water shower. The best part is the large wraparound balcony, a place to sit and look out at the surrounding mountains. The hosts, Anju and her family, live on the premises and keep the space exceptionally clean. As one guest noted, you might wake to the sound of the family's morning prayers, "one of the soft mystical wonders of my time in rishikesh." Guests have access to a shared kitchen area with a refrigerator and a water purifier. It’s a simple, soulful place, more like staying with a local family than in a hotel. "The big wraparound balcony was gorgeous with such a lovely view of the surrounding mountains." "big windows looking out at the mountains. a spacious sparse room with a desk that totally worked for me. comfortable bed. hot shower. and clean. and well-maintained. super clean, obsessively cleaned."

What guests wrote

4.9· 107 stays

“I spent 10 nights at Anju's homestay and I had a lovely time. The whole guesthouse and the room were so clean and tidy. The room and bathroom were huge! The big wraparound balcony was gorgeous with such a lovely view of the surrounding mountains. The location is great for Upper Tapovan, just off a side street which made it nice and peaceful and quiet. There ...”

Ellen Franklin

“I really enjoyed staying at this wonderful guest house. Om Homestay is situated at the edge of town in Upper Tapovan. Away from the main raid and next to a mountain with a lot of trees and birds. This makes it a very peaceful and quiet place to stay compared with the rest of Tapovan. While still being in walking distance of plenty of restaurants, yogashalas...”

Tristan Hartman

“Stayed at Om Homestay and it was such a warm, peaceful experience. The place has a very homely vibe — clean rooms, simple yet comfortable setup, and a calm energy all around. The hosts are genuinely kind and welcoming, making you feel more like a guest in their home than a customer. What I loved most was the peaceful atmosphere — perfect if you’re looking t...”

Anshul Himmatramka

“A truly happy and heartwarming stay at Om Homestay. From the moment we arrived, it felt just like home — warm, peaceful, and welcoming. The surroundings are absolutely beautiful and serene, creating the perfect space to relax and reconnect. What made it even more special was the soulful owner who personally prepared breakfast with so much love and care. Eve...”

sugunardevi muniandy

“beautiful spot. peaceful and quiet. big windows looking out at the mountains. a spacious sparse room with a desk that totally worked for me. comfortable bed. hot shower. and clean. and well-maintained. super clean, obsessively cleaned. sweet folks too. every morning arising to this devout family singing praising - was one of the soft mystical wonders of my t...”

muller davis

Around the stay

Things to do nearby.

Rishikesh is a hub for both spiritual seeking and adventure in the Garhwal Himalaya. Every evening, you can witness the Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat or Parmarth Niketan, a powerful ceremony of light and sound on the riverbank. The town is also the starting point for rafting on the Ganga.

For treks and high-altitude destinations, Chopta is the base for the 4-hour climb to Tungnath, the world's highest Shiva temple, and the Chandrashila peak beyond it. During the monsoon months of July to September, the Valley of Flowers, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, opens for a spectacular display of alpine flora. In winter (December-March), Auli offers skiing on its oak and rhododendron-lined slopes. For wildlife, Jim Corbett National Park, home to tigers, is accessible from the Ramnagar gate and is open from October to June.

Logistics

Getting there.

By Air: The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport (DED) in Dehradun, which serves the Garhwal region. Taxis are available for the one-hour drive to Rishikesh.

By Rail: Haridwar is the closest major railway station. From there, Rishikesh is about a 45-minute drive by taxi or local bus.

By Road: Rishikesh is a major road hub in Uttarakhand, well-connected to Delhi and other North Indian cities. It serves as the gateway to the Char Dham pilgrimage circuit.

Seasons

Best time to visit.

The weather is pleasant year-round, but the best times are from March to June and September to November, when the skies are clear and the weather is ideal for sightseeing and trekking. The monsoon season (July and August) brings heavy rain and the risk of landslides on mountain roads. Winters (December to February) are cold, and high-altitude destinations like Auli and Chopta may be closed by snow.

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