🌿 Tapovan Neighbourhood
🐾 ₹500/day Pet Charge (confirm)
🏔️ Rishikesh Uttarakhand
Tree Aura Retreat is a pet-friendly stay tucked inside the Laxman Jhula Car Parking area in Tapovan, one of the most scenic and spiritually charged pockets of Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. For travellers who want to bring their dogs along to the foothills of the Himalayas without scrambling for a property that will actually welcome them, this retreat is one of the few confirmed options in the area. Finding pets allowed accommodation in the heart of Rishikesh is harder than it sounds , most properties here either don't confirm their policy online or quietly turn dogs away at check-in. Tree Aura Retreat has been verified by our team as genuinely dog-friendly, which makes it a rare and useful pin on the map for anyone road-tripping through Uttarakhand with a dog.
✓ Verified by the Pet Friendly Places team
Tree Aura Retreat has been confirmed as a pet-friendly stay by the Pet Friendly Places team. The property charges an additional ₹500 per day for pets. We recommend calling ahead to confirm availability and current pet policy before booking, as charges and conditions can change.
The Setting
Tapovan sits on the eastern bank of the Ganga, just above Laxman Jhula, and it carries a very different energy from the busier ghats and tourist stretches downstream. The streets here are narrower, quieter, and lined with small cafés, yoga shalas, and guesthouses that climb the hillside in loose layers. It is the kind of neighbourhood where mornings begin with bells from nearby ashrams and where the pace of movement , human and canine , is unhurried enough to feel like a genuine break from city life.
Tree Aura Retreat sits within this neighbourhood , not a remote forest property, but a stay that genuinely earns its name by being rooted in one of the greenest, most walkable parts of Rishikesh. For dog parents, the location is one of the biggest draws. You are within easy walking distance of riverside paths along the Ganga, the forested trails that wind around Tapovan, and the iconic suspension bridges , all of which are navigable on foot with a dog beside you. The retreat itself offers free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and laundry service, with paid breakfast and paid parking available for guests who need them. It is a compact, practical base , not a sprawling resort , but for a Rishikesh trip centred on exploration rather than in-property lounging, that is exactly what you want.
Bringing Your Dog Here
The property levies a pet charge of ₹500 per day , a figure worth confirming directly with the hotel before you arrive, as pricing can shift seasonally or by room type. Dogs are welcome, and in the context of Rishikesh, that matters more than it might sound. This is a city where pet-friendly accommodation is genuinely difficult to find. Most hotels in the area either have no stated policy or fall back on a quiet refusal when you show up with a dog. Tapovan, specifically, is one of the better bases if you are travelling with a dog , the neighbourhood is slower-paced, less vehicle-heavy than the areas closer to Ram Jhula, and the early-morning riverside is calm enough to feel like the world belongs to just you and your dog.
Google reviews describe the property as having a soothing atmosphere, clean and hygienic rooms, and good food , all of which matter when you are road-tripping with animals and need a base that actually feels restorative at the end of a long day on the trails. The property is air-conditioned, which is a meaningful detail if you are travelling in the warmer months between April and June with a breed that does not handle heat well. Rishikesh sits at around 370 metres elevation , it is warmer than you might expect for a Himalayan gateway town, particularly in summer, so the air-conditioning is more than a comfort feature.
Walking and Exploring With Your Dog
The real value of basing yourself in Tapovan with a dog is what lies immediately outside the front door. The ghats along this stretch of the Ganga are less chaotic than those closer to the main market, and early mornings , before the yoga crowd and the tourists begin moving , offer genuinely peaceful riverside time. The forested hillside paths around Tapovan are accessible on foot from the neighbourhood and provide shade and gradient that most dogs find far more engaging than flat pavement.
The Laxman Jhula suspension bridge itself is worth approaching with awareness: it is a narrow, swaying bridge with foot traffic that can cluster unpredictably, and anxious or reactive dogs may find it stressful during peak hours. If your dog is confident on bridges and around people, it is a quick and scenic crossing. If not, give it a miss or attempt it very early in the morning when the bridge is nearly empty. The forested trails further up from Tapovan, toward the hillside ashrams, are quieter and better suited to dogs who need space to decompress.
What to Know Before You Visit
A few things are still worth confirming before you book. Whether pets are permitted inside the rooms or restricted to common areas is not explicitly stated in the sources available to us , call the property directly at 099900 25195 and ask specifically. Similarly, whether there are any breed or weight restrictions on dogs is not confirmed at this stage. The pet charge of ₹500 per day is confirmed in principle, but verify the exact amount and whether it applies per pet or per booking when you call.
Parking is available at the property on a paid basis, which is helpful for road-trippers driving up from Delhi or Dehradun. The drive from Delhi is approximately 250–270 km via NH58 through Haridwar and takes roughly 5–6 hours depending on traffic , making this a realistic and well-worn weekend route for dog parents from the capital. Haridwar Junction, the nearest major railway station, is approximately 25 km away, and Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun is approximately 35 km from the retreat. The cooler months between October and March are particularly good for dogs here , temperatures are comfortable, the trails are dry, and the crowds are thinner than during peak summer or monsoon.
ℹ️ What we haven't confirmed yet
In-room pet access (whether dogs stay in your room or are restricted to common areas), breed and weight restrictions, whether the ₹500/day charge applies per pet or per booking, and whether there are dedicated outdoor spaces for dogs on the property. Call 099900 25195 before booking to get these details confirmed.
⚠️ Safety note for dog parents
Tapovan and the Laxman Jhula area have open Ganga ghats nearby with strong currents , particularly during and after monsoon season (July–September). Keep dogs on leash near the riverbank at all times. The suspension bridges can be crowded and disorienting for anxious dogs during peak tourist hours. Plan your riverside walks for early mornings when foot traffic is lower and the current is easier to read from the bank.
Getting There
Tree Aura Retreat is located inside the Laxman Jhula Car Parking area, Tapovan, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249192. The nearest major railway station is Haridwar Junction (approximately 25 km), and the nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun (approximately 35 km). By road from Delhi, the drive is approximately 250–270 km via NH58 through Haridwar and takes 5–6 hours depending on traffic. Paid parking is available at the property.
