Banyan By The Ganges Hotel - Devaprayāg

Resort on the Ganga River with a private beach and a 250-year-old banyan tree

Private Beach & Adventure Sports

Banyan By The Ganges offers a private beach area on the banks of the Ganga River, available for picnics and relaxation. The resort has water sport facilities on site, with guided white-water rafting and kayaking led by professional experts. Guests can also play volleyball, badminton, or cricket using equipment provided by the hotel.

Luxury Swiss Cottages

Each luxury Swiss cottage at the resort includes a spacious balcony and a large attached private bathroom with running hot and cold water. The cottages have a seating area and are non-smoking, with heating and air conditioning. Only 12 cottages are on the property, keeping the resort uncrowded and quiet.

The Riverstone Diner & Organic Meals

The open dining area, The Riverstone Diner, serves international cuisine along with a continental breakfast each morning. The restaurant also offers special diet menus and kids' meals, with home-cooked food like the noted kheer. Cooking classes and themed dinner nights are available for guests who want a hands-on food experience.

Confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi

The resort is located in Devaprayāg, just minutes from the confluence of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers, where the Ganga begins. Nearby attractions include scenic Himalayan mountain views and local village treks and nature walks. The property is 37 miles from Shivpuri and 56 miles from Jolly Grant Airport, accessible by car hire from the hotel.

Family & Group Activities

Banyan By The Ganges has a children's playground and kids' outdoor play equipment, along with board games and puzzles. Personalized group yoga and meditation sessions are offered for wellness retreats. The hotel's pet, Kiwi the German Shepherd, often joins guests on walks to the river, and the property is pet-friendly.

• Location: Devaprayāg, 37 miles from Shivpuri, on the Ganga River
• Rooms: 12 luxury Swiss cottages with river-view balconies
• Dining: The Riverstone Diner with international cuisine & continental breakfast
• Adventure: White-water rafting, kayaking, hiking, and waterfall treks
• Wellness: Group yoga and meditation sessions
• Family: Children's playground, kids' menu, board games & pet-friendly
• Highlights: Private beach area & 250-year-old banyan tree