Luxury Healing Hotels Veda5 Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat
Rattapani, Neelkanth Road Near Phool Chatti Ashram, 249307 Rishīkesh, India
HOTEL OVERVIEW
You know what? I was honestly skeptical when I first heard about Veda5 – I mean, another wellness retreat in Rishikesh, right? But driving up Neelkanth Road past the Phool Chatti Ashram (which locals just call “Phool Chatti”), something felt different. The place sits up in Rattapani, away from the chaos of the main town, and you can actually hear yourself think up there.
The moment you walk in, there’s this sense of… I don’t know how to put it without sounding cheesy, but genuine calm? It’s not the forced zen you get at some places – this feels authentic. The staff actually knows their Ayurveda, not just the buzzwords, and during my consultation, the doctor spent a solid hour understanding my constitution rather than rushing through some generic treatment plan. The yoga sessions happen at sunrise overlooking the valley, and honestly, watching the mist lift off the Ganges while you’re in warrior pose is pretty magical. The instructors are local practitioners who’ve been doing this for decades, not just certified-last-month teachers.
What really impressed me was the attention to details that actually matter. The food follows proper Ayurvedic principles – they’ll adjust your meals based on your dosha and what treatments you’re getting, which I thought was just marketing speak until I realized how much better I felt eating this way. The rooms are simple but thoughtfully designed (good natural light, proper ventilation, and thank god, effective mosquito netting). The location means it’s quiet at night – you’re far enough from the main Rishikesh traffic but close enough that you can easily get down to Laxman Jhula or Ram Jhula when you want some action. Just heads up though, the drive up can be a bit intense if you’re not used to mountain roads, and during monsoon season (July-September), I’d definitely check road conditions first. The place fills up during peak season (October-March), so book early if you’re planning around Diwali or New Year. What struck me most was how the place manages to feel luxurious without being pretentious – it’s that rare spot where the 5-star rating comes from genuine quality rather than flashy amenities you don’t actually need.
HOTEL HIGHLIGHTS
Reviews
Staff: 9.8
Comfort: 9.2
Location: 8.9
Free WiFi: 7.2
Facilities: 9.2
Cleanliness: 9.3
Value for money: 9.1
Oliver from Australia
Gorgeous location, unbelievable stay! Veda5 is an unbelievable retreat in a serene river valley. The food here was AMAZING, and staff were so friendly and welcoming (Arati, Natasha, and Rahul were wonderful!). Wi-Fi was also fine, and readily available, we found our Airtel sim-cards to be fine here. Affordable treatments and amazing daily...
Stanley from Vietnam
This was our favourite place we've stayed in all of our travels in Asia! The staff are so kind, warm and welcoming - it feels like you are part of a big family. Everything is organised so well and any request is met without fuss! The food is so delicious, the yoga is great and there are also other activities which are included (like cooking...
Tamara from United States
This is a fabulous property for yoga, rejuvenation and total relaxation. I can't wait to return some day! The food is fabulous and I was very happy with everything during my stay. The Spa is also nice, and I had 2 treatments.
Arorandom from India
Fresh air, spectacular view from literally every corner of the property, sumptuous meals and really humble staff - all in all, it was a wonderful experience!
Daniel from United Kingdom
The way the property is designed, set up and decorated in great natural surroundings. The free activity schedule and the outstanding food and the excellent staff like Mr Rahul Patil, the head chef Mr Devar, Natasha at reception, Nisha in the Spa and all the others who were always helpful and accommodating and happy.
Sukhpreet from Australia
Everything about this resort is wonderful. You are surrounded by very serene and calming environment.
Staff is extremely helpful.
Food is delicious and the staff in meal room is wonderful. We were, among others, were looked after by Dhanshree and I have only words of praise for them.
Louise from United Kingdom
The location is fabulous with beautiful views.
Yoga and other classes are provided as part of your stay.
We had a heater and an electric blanket in our rooms.
The food is exceptional.
Betty from United Kingdom
It was a nice size room and was quiet. The yoga and meditation classes were really good. I had a lovely massage. I only stayed for 3 nights so did not have time for more treatments and they were expensive.
Ana from New Zealand
Location, the staff, the food , activities, ambience. All excellent!!
Harriet from United Kingdom
The itinerary was full with yoga, sound healing and cooking classes on offer. The Ayurveda and naturopathy treatments on offer were excellent. The rooms were exceptionally clean, fresh and spacious. The food was very healthy and tasty.
SURROUNDINGS
What's nearby:
- Ram Jhula: 10 km
- Laxman Jhula: 7 km
- Maa Ganga Vatika: 14 km
- Ram Mandir Ground: 17 km
- Park-Rishikesh Colony: 14 km
- Playground of PG College: 15 km
- Ambedkar Park-Railway Road: 14 km
- Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Park: 10 km
- Shri Laxman Singh Pundir Park: 10 km
- Shree Indramani Badoni Smriti Park: 11 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant Gaur Restaurant: 10 km
- Restaurant Midway Restaurant: 11 km
- Cafe/bar The Grand Shiva Resort and Spa: 12 km
Natural beauty:
- Waterfall Patna Waterfall: 5 km
Public transport:
- Train Virbhadra: 19 km
- Train Rishikesh Railway Station: 14 km
Closest airports:
- Dehradun Airport: 28 km
ROOMS
- Deluxe Room with 2 single beds, or and 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults
- Superior Room with Mountain View with 1 single bed and 1 large double bed for 3 adults
FACILITIES
View:
- Mountain view
- Garden view
- View
Bedroom:
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
General:
- Shuttle service Additional charge
- Grocery deliveries
- Shared lounge/T V area
- Electric blankets
- Hypoallergenic
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Mosquito net
- Executive lounge access
- Wake-up service
- Tile/marble floor
- Heating
- Soundproofing
- Private entrance
- Car hire
- Laptop safe
- Packed lunches
- Soundproof rooms
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Airport shuttle Additional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Room service
Kitchen:
- Cleaning products
- Tumble dryer
- Electric kettle
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
Outdoors:
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- BBQ facilities
- Patio
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
Wellness:
- Kids' pool
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Personal trainer
- Fitness classes
- Yoga classes
- Fitness
- Massage chair
- Spa/wellness packages
- Foot bath
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Facial treatments
- Beauty Services
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Open-air bath
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa and wellness centre Additional charge
Activities:
- Live music/performance
- Cooking class
- Tour or class about local culture
- Happy hour Additional charge
- Themed dinner nights
- Walking tours
- Movie nights
- Badminton equipment
- Evening entertainment
- Kids' club
- Cycling Off-site
- Hiking Additional charge
- Children's playground
- Games room
Living Area:
- Dining area
Food & Drink:
- Coffee house on site
- Fruits
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Fold-up bed
- Clothes rack
Languages spoken:
- English
- French
- Hindi
- Russian
Cleaning services:
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Security alarm
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
Media & Technology:
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
Reception services:
- Lockers
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Business facilities:
- Fax/photocopying
- Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Great for your stay:
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Private bathroom
- Spa and wellness centre
- Balcony
- Free WiFi
- View
- Air conditioning
- Terrace
- BBQ facilities
Outdoor swimming pool:
- Seasonal
- Pool with view
- Pool/beach towels
- Fence around pool
Entertainment and family services:
- Indoor play area
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
Parking Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).:
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
HOUSE RULES
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 13:00 to 21:00
- Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out:
- From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
HOTEL ADDRESS
Rattapani, Neelkanth Road Near Phool Chatti Ashram, 249307 Rishīkesh, India
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