Plan A Date Beside The Ganges Exploring The Top 7 Riverside Cafes And Make Your Bae Special!

We always look for the best in everything and if it’s Rishikesh, then one should surely look for awesome food amidst the cascading Ganges and lofty mountains. Here’s a list of the best restos in town which serve good food and offer breathtaking views of the Ganga. 

1. The Sitting Elephant

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One of the best places to eat out in town, The Sitting Elephant is surrounded by hills on three sides with the holy Ganga flowing through it. Dine inside with tuskers all round or go outside and witness the serene beauty of the mountains and river. If you look outside the restaurant into the mountains, you will witness an illusion which depicts a Sitting Elephant. Amazing eh?!

Where | The Sitting Elephant - The Ellbee- Hotel Ganga View, Haridwar Road, Palika Nagar
Here’s Their Website | http://ellbeehotels.com/ellbee_ganga_view/sitting_elephant_restaurant
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/EllBeeHotels/

2.  Beatles Cafe

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A treat for all The Beatles fans out there, The 60’s Cafe with its stunning views of the Ganga, delicious food and music is an unmissable spot in Rishikesh. It serves big sized pizzas and the best coffee in town. Their walls adorned with the band’s records and pictures add to the charm of the place. Sit on the rooftop cafe and sip your drink while watching the carefree river flow!

Where | Beatles Cafe - Paidal Marg, Tapovan Sarai, Near Hanuman Mandir, Badrinath Road, Laxman Jhula
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/beatlescafeofficial

3.  Om Freedom Cafe

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The Freedom Ganga Cafe is a serene place to have a hearty breakfast with the holy Ganga right in front of you. The cafe offers a variety of snacks to munch on and their Shakshouka and Banana Nutella Pancakes are to die for, literally. Go there once and you’ll be back time and again!

Where | OM Freedom Cafe - Laxman Jhula
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/FreedomGangaCafe/

4.  Ramana’s Garden Organic Cafe

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This ‘dine for a cause’ cafe is a haven for all patrons and for the kids that they support. All the food served here is prepared from organic vegetables which are grown on the farm alongside the restaurant. Their soups and salads become more palatable when gorged on amidst fresh air and sunny weather on the cool patio with the stunning Ganga in front of you!

Where | Laxman Jhula, Tapovan
Here’s Their Website | https://sayyesnow.org/ramanas-organic-cafe/
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/Ramanasorganiccafe

5. JAL JALEBI & Beyond

The gorgeous Ganga Kinare Hotel has revamped its restaurant and named it JAL JALEBI & Beyond. It's a multi-cuisine restaurant, serving authentic delicacies from diverse cultures including Mughlai, Continental, Chinese, South Indian, and of course regional. Try to get a seat near the window and get lost in the beauty of the roaring mountains and the beautiful Ganga!

Where |  JAL JALEBI & Beyond  - Ganga Kinare Hotel , 237, Virbhadra Road
Here’s Their Website | https://www.gangakinare.com/experiences.php#JalandJalebi
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/gangakinare/

6. Pyramid Cafe & Guest House

While the name leaves little surprise about the architecture of this particular cafe, the Pyramid Cafe in Rishikesh is a pretty special place. It’s the ideal place to chill out with your gang with a guitar & bonfire, obviously some great food and the loud, gushing River Ganga passing by. The vibe, feel and immense greenery of this place will make you instantly happy, so without further ado, go ahead and visit it!

Where | Pyramid Cafe & Guest House - Near Post Office, Kirmola, Laxman Jhula
Here’s Their Website | https://pyramidcafeguesthouse.business.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral

Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/Pyramidcaferishikesh/

7. Little Buddha Cafe

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Did we save the best for the last? Oh yes, we definitely did! One of the very popular cafes in Rishikesh, Little Buddha Cafe is a quirky treehouse-style cafe with tables overlooking the majestic River Ganga. But that’s not all, they have a vast multi-cuisine menu with not just the normal Indian, Chinese & Italian food but also Tibetan, Mexican & Israeli! Breakfast, salads - you name it and they’ll have it. Do you really need more reasons to check this place out?

Where | Little Buddha Cafe - Laxman Jhula, Tapovan
Here’s Their Website | https://littlebuddhacafe.business.site/

Go check them out with your BAE for a euphoric experience!