Little Buddha Cafe (Rishikesh)

For pet parents road-tripping through the Garhwal hills, finding a cafe where your dog is genuinely welcome - not just tolerated - can make or break a day out. Little Buddha Cafe, sitting on the busy Laxman Jhula Road in Tapovan, is one of the spots showing up on pet-friendly restaurant Rishikesh lists, making it a practical pitstop when you're exploring this side of town with your dog in tow.

The Food & Setting

Placed along one of Rishikesh's most walked stretches - Laxman Jhula Road in Tapovan - Little Buddha Cafe draws the kind of crowd that's already comfortable with dogs on the road and dogs at the next table. The cafe setting fits naturally into the laid-back, traveller-friendly vibe of this part of Rishikesh, where the pace slows and nobody bats an eye at a dog curled under a chair while their person has a meal. For anyone looking for restaurants that allow dogs in India without a fuss, the location alone makes this worth checking out.

Nearby

Also pet-friendly in Rishikesh: The Hosteller Rishikesh, Upper Tapovan · Van Vadi Forest Retreat (Rishikesh) · The Alchemist House