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Rishikesh & the Himalayas aerial view

Rishikesh & the Himalayas, India

Rishikesh, the yoga capital of the world, sits where the Ganges leaves the Himalayas, its ashrams, suspension bridges and evening aarti ceremonies set against forested foothills. Beyond the river, the Garhwal and Himachal ranges hide palace-estate spas, riverside retreats and colonial hill-station grandeur for travellers seeking wellness with a view.

Taj Rishikesh Resort & Spa, Uttarakhand

Riverside Taj resort on a wild bend of the Ganges in the Shivalik foothills, with an infinity pool, Jiva Spa and its own evening Ganga aarti.

Wildflower Hall, An Oberoi Resort, Shimla

Oberoi's grand mountain resort at 2,515 metres among cedar forests near Shimla, once Lord Kitchener's estate, with a heated outdoor whirlpool facing the Himalayas.