Above the Ganges in the Himalayan foothills, Taj Rishikesh is arranged across a steep, forested site with views following the river valley. Rooms in the main buildings and freestanding villas use stone, timber and locally influenced details, with balconies or terraces that open towards the landscape. Rock Flour serves all-day dishes and regional flavours, while Riverside and Pebble Beach make fuller use of the waterside setting. J Wellness Circle, yoga spaces, the outdoor pool and a private pebble beach are arranged down the hillside towards the river.