During your stay at ONENESS, you may partake in our curated activities designed specially to educate, invigorate, or sedate. All are not offered every day, so please contact our Activities Manager to know about the scheduled activities of the day.
The wellness focus at ONENESS Rishikesh is a dedication to holistic well-being through an immersive luxury wilderness experience deeply connected to the surrounding nature and the sacred Ganges River. Our approach encourages disconnecting from the daily hustle to reconnect with the mind, body, and soul, through nature centric approaches, traditional Indian practices including daily sunrise oga and meditation sessions (held outdoors to imbibe the spirit of our natural surroundings), sound healing sessions in the garden or on the beach, alongside indoor and outdoor Spa treatments, which incorporate select Ayurvedic and fusion spa therapies.
Please note that our indoor Spa services are offered on-call with prior notice. Outdoor massages include a riverside foot massage, or a neck and shoulder therapy in the garden areas
We also promote physical and mental rejuvenation through a variety of outdoor activities like mindful walking, nature treks, bird watching, and participation in the evening Ganga Aarti, all designed to foster a state of being "at one" with the environment and oneself.
HER HIGHNESS is our open dining restaurant, an homage to the divine feminine form. The whole structure is made entirely of bamboo, one of the most sustainable materials sourced from Mother Nature. The sinuous curves of the structure epitomise the glorious and free-flowing waves of the Ganges. Our wholly vegetarian menu features hearty and quintessential dishes from the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, prepared with love and gratitude from locally sourced ingredients. Apart from the buffet spreads for the three main meals of the day, we also serve select dishes from an A-la-carte menu placed in each cottage, including dog food.
Enjoy a friendly game of volleyball on the sandy shores of the Ganges.
Through all seasons, ONENESS becomes a sanctuary for a wide variety of birds, creating an ideal setting for birdwatching enthusiasts and nature lovers.
During our guided bird-watching walks in the summer, sightings of graceful species such as the Scaly-breasted Munia, Egyptian Vulture, Brown Fish Owl, and the majestic Himalayan Vultures are frequent. The vivid colors of the Indian White-eye, the chirpy Indian Robin, the Pied Bush Chat, and the elegant Asian Green Bee-eater will enchant.
As winter sets in, our property transforms into a haven for seasonal migratory birds. Guests can marvel at the River Lapwing, Cinereous Tit, and the charismatic White-crested Laughing Thrush. The colorful Rufous-bellied Niltava and the striking Himalayan Flameback are often spotted, alongside the awe-inspiring Steppe Eagle soaring above.
Mindful Nature Walk: Engage in a 30-minute mindfulness session with the naturalist, exploring the serene surroundings through mindful walking.
2.5km hike to Bunderchatti: Bunderchatti is an ancient ashram situated on the old Badrinath Paidal path where there is an old swami ji who has been living there with his dog for 40 years. The ashram has an ancient shiva temple and is deeply set in the mountain side. The path from ONENESS till Bunderchatti ashram takes guests through our beaches which change nature from sandy to rocky on the way. There are medium to medium-tough climbs that maybe encountered and keeping sports shoes is advisable. Our guides will showcase fresh leopard pug marks on the way and bird sightings are aplenty. We will keep water and fruits for guests. At bunder chatti the swami ji will make a hot cup of tea and usually shares stories of the past and his stay at the ashram. The entire trek usually takes 2 hours.
Our inhouse yoga expert assesses the proficiency level of the visiting guests and offers an early morning yoga session that comprises relaxing micro yoga exercises, also known as Sukshma Vyayam, which are based on the principles of Hatha Yoga with lesser emphasis on intense workout and more on relaxation. The morning yoga class also includes Surya Namaskar, Pranayama and Yoga Nidra exercises. The setting of the morning yoga session can be our Goral Garden, Riverside beach or our tree top deck – Machaan, depending on the time of year. If someone is an advanced practitioner of yoga then we offer them various back , body bending and hip opening exercises based on the principles of Iyengar Yoga using yoga bricks, belts and chairs. Meditation sessions for advanced practitioners are also offered such as Om Chanting, Ajapa Japa as well as various deep breathing and relaxation Kriyas based on the requirement of the guests.
Create a transformative experience for your employees by choosing ONENESS as the venue for your next Corporate Wellness Retreat. Unplug from the hustle and bustle of daily life and reconnect with yourself and your colleagues in the serene lap of nature. Engage in productive meetings in a peaceful, distraction-free environment, find inner peace and clarity with guided meditation sessions, and strengthen your body and mind with invigorating yoga classes suitable for all levels. Enjoy the comfort and elegance of our luxurious accommodations, nestled amidst breathtaking natural beauty. Take this opportunity to boost your well-being, enhance team cohesion, and return to work with renewed energy and focus.
Savour every moment of your wilderness experience with a private bush dinner experience served in one of our riverside locations with our in house team making it truly memorable. This is a chargeable experience which can be availed at the resort by requesting the reception.
Indian Banking Rules require guests who have filled in their credit card information at the time of reservation to also send the Credit Card Pre-authorisation personally signed by them to reservations@himalayan-hotels.com immediately.