Glasshouse On the Ganges

The majestic river flowing serenely between its banks, boats in which to sail languidly down the water, mango and lychee orchards to wanter in. And one perfect suite, if you are lucky enough to book it. About 16 miles north of Rishikesh lies the former garden house of the Maharajah of Tehri-Garhwal. There are four cottages over looking the mountains and the river, the most inventive of twitch is the Gangeshwari Suite. The sleeping area simply Cannot be faulted for perfection. It has a four poster Canopy bed and antique furniture, while the open-air bathroom features a tub carved into the rock, with greenery spilling down the walls. You can relax on your private balcony and watch the serene flow of the Ganges, or idle the afternoon away in a hammock.

Water skiing in the tranquil Doon Valley mans being pulled along in perfect balance, the sun on your face, the wind in your hair. Riding the waves and the curves of the motor boat, feeling the rush of adrenaline, anticipating the splash into the cool waters when you let go of the tow rope-another kind of pleasure all together. And then you’re back to the Glasshouse on the Ganges. Set among the Iychees and mango orchards of the Maharaja of Tehri Garhwal, This secluded gem of a hotel has six cottages over looking the Ganges and the mountains beyond, named after India’s rivers. The garden is filled with tropical plants and rare birds and butterflies, and there is even a sandy beach and a private spring, which you can bathe in! When you’re not being adventurous, you can wander through the orchards or catch up with your reading together in front of a crackling log fire.

Tariff Range

Rs. 4,500 for the Jamuna Honeymoon Cottage
Rs. 8,000 for Gangesh suite

Glasshouse On the Ganges
Rishikesh Badrinath Road,
Uttarakhand
(01378) 269 224/218
http://www.neemranahotels.com
Co-ordinates: 30.136517, 78.329430 Nearby Places: Rishikesh, Haridwar