🌊1-Min Walk
From the Ganges
🐾Private Rooms Only
Not in Dorms
The Hosteller Rishikesh at Laxman Jhula is a backpacker hostel, not a hotel — 15 rooms, 1-minute walk from the Ganges, with a rooftop Myngl Café that has direct river views and Laxman Jhula bridge a 2-minute walk away. The pet policy is explicitly stated on the property's own website: "Yes, we love furry friends. However, to ensure the comfort, safety, and hygiene of all our travelers, pets are permitted in Private Rooms only." Book a private room — dorm beds are not pet-eligible, regardless of whether the dog is small or quiet.
The Hosteller brand has built a reputation for social infrastructure — common areas with board games, table tennis, foosball, a projector for movie nights, and the rooftop café that functions as a genuine gathering point rather than just a dining space. Smart locks via the Glu app, daily housekeeping, an elevator, and en-suite bathrooms in all rooms are the operational details that differentiate it from a basic backpacker setup. Tripadvisor ranks it #29 of 297 Rishikesh properties — consistently mid-upper tier for the city, and notably higher than its price point would suggest.
Rishikesh adventure bookings from here
The hostel's Glu app facilitates local activity bookings — river rafting, bungee jumping, giant swing, hot air balloon, Ganga aarti visits, Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula bridge walks. For a traveller wanting to combine a budget Rishikesh stay with the adventure activity circuit, the location, price point, and booking infrastructure all align. For a dog owner, the private room option gives access to a Ganga-facing hostel at significantly lower cost than an equivalent river-view hotel room in the area.
Practical notes for arriving with a dog
No parking at the property — paid parking is available 150-200m away (approximately ₹200 for 12 hours). Arriving by car with a dog involves parking, then walking the final stretch — manageable for most dogs, worth planning for in terms of luggage and lead management on the narrow Laxman Jhula approach lanes. The Myngl Café serves vegetarian food only (Rishikesh law). All common areas are non-smoking with designated smoking areas.
Practical details
Address: 171, Laxman Jhula, Tapovan, Rishikesh 249192. Pets in private rooms only — not dorms. Rooftop Myngl Café (vegetarian). Board games, table tennis, foosball, projector. Smart locks via Glu app. Free WiFi. Elevator. Paid parking 150-200m away (~₹200 for 12 hrs). No property parking. Jolly Grant Airport: 21 km (30-45 min). Rishikesh Railway Station: 7.4 km. Check-in 1 PM. Laxman Jhula bridge: 2-min walk. Tripadvisor: #29 of 297 Rishikesh properties.
