Name: Van Vadi Forest Retreat (Rishikesh)
Address: Dharkot village, Thano, near Rishikesh, Uttarakhand — 30 km from Rishikesh, 12 km from Jolly Grant Airport, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, IN
Telephone: +91 8826915266

Quick Facts

Pet Charges

Free ✓

Parking

Available

Room Type

Homestay

Dog Sizes

All sizes — must be friendly with other dogs

Pets in Room

Yes, No extra charge for pets.

Why pet parents will love this place

🌲Dharkot Village, ThanoLocation

🏡HomestayProperty type

🐾Charges applyPet policy

Van Vadi Forest Retreat sits in Dharkot village, about 30 km from Rishikesh and just 12 km from Jolly Grant Airport - making it one of the more accessible dog-friendly options in Uttarakhand without actually being in the thick of the tourist rush. For pet parents who want a proper forest setting with their dog rather than a busy riverside property, this homestay earns its place on the pet friendly Rishikesh shortlist.

🐾 For pet parents

Van Vadi Forest Retreat welcomes dogs of all sizes - the one condition is that your dog must be friendly with other dogs, since the retreat may have other canine guests around. Pet charges apply - confirm with the property before booking. This listing is verified with petfriendlyplaces.in, so the policy is accurate; just reach out to the property directly to get the current pet fee and any on-ground guidelines for your stay.

The Setting

Positioned in the forested buffer around Thano, Van Vadi puts you inside actual tree cover rather than a manicured resort lawn - the kind of terrain where your dog can properly stretch out and sniff around without you worrying about traffic or crowds. Being a homestay, the scale is intimate, which tends to work well when you're travelling with dogs in the hills: fewer strangers, more space, and hosts who are genuinely present. At 30 km from Rishikesh, it's close enough for a day trip into town but far enough to feel like a genuine escape into dog-friendly Uttarakhand.