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Up to 2
Pets allowed
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3 BHK
Private villa
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Ganges views
Mountain & river
Vista Divine is a 3-bedroom private villa tucked into a quiet corner of Shyampur, Rishikesh, with Ganges views, a 600 sq. ft. lawn, and a meditation garden — the kind of space where your dog can decompress properly. The property accepts up to two pets, charges a ₹5,000 refundable security deposit and a ₹1,500 (plus taxes) pet cleaning fee, and comes with an on-site caretaker named Ramesh who consistently gets called out in guest reviews for being genuinely helpful. This is a full villa booking, so you won't be sharing space with strangers.
✓ Confirmed by the property
Pets are welcome at Vista Divine with a ₹5,000 refundable security deposit and a ₹1,500 + taxes pet cleaning charge. Maximum 2 pets per booking. Pets must be supervised at all times and are not permitted on furniture, beds, or in the kitchen. Towels and blankets at the villa are not available for pets — bring your dog's own bedding.
What the space looks like for a dog
The 600 sq. ft. lawn overlooking the mountains gives dogs genuine room to move — it's planted with flowers, trees, and small shrubs, not a manicured patch of grass you're afraid to let them loose on. Both living rooms are on the ground floor, and the ground-floor bedroom means older dogs or those not great with stairs can stay comfortable without navigating the first floor. The terrace and a sit-out just outside the living room add more hang-out options. What's restricted is clear: no pool access, no kitchen access, no climbing onto beds, sofas, futons, or couches. a lawn that actually has space to run makes this more usable than most Rishikesh stays for larger breeds.
Practical things worth knowing before you book
The villa is vegetarian-only — no non-veg cooking or consumption on the property. If your dog eats meat-based food, you can still feed them (the restriction is about what guests cook and eat, not about pet food), but confirm this with the property before arrival. The caretaker Ramesh is present on-site and handles meals and day-to-day support — multiple guest reviews specifically mention his warmth and cooking. A BBQ can be arranged for ₹2,000/night and bonfire for ₹1,500/night if you want an evening outdoors with your dog. bring your dog's own blanket — the property explicitly states villa blankets and towels won't be made available to pets. Groom shedding-prone dogs before arrival; the property flags this in their pet policy and may raise it at check-in.
⚠️ Safety note
The property advises guests not to step out after dark due to the presence of wild creatures in the area. Keep dogs leashed and do not let them roam unsupervised after sunset. This is a forested hillside neighbourhood in Rishikesh — take this seriously.
The neighbourhood and getting around
Vista Divine sits in Shyampur, away from the busy ghats and market streets of central Rishikesh — which is actually a positive for dogs. The area is quieter, with walking routes around the neighbourhood mentioned in the listing. The Ganges view is from the property itself; you don't need to go anywhere to get that. watching the river from the lawn with your dog is probably the most underrated thing about staying here. Parking for up to 4 cars is available on-site — useful if you're driving up from Delhi or Dehradun with a dog in tow.
