Location: Rishikesh
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Top 10 Food & Drink in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
The holy city of Rishikesh, in the base of the Himalayas, holds deep cultural and spiritual significance for local Hindus. Sacred rivers and mountains set the scene for yoga and reflective hikes, and rafting here is an absolute must. The Beatles got in touch with their Eastern spiritual side here, writing several songs during a 1968 stint at a local ashram.
Restaurants in Rishikesh
1. Cooking Masala
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5.0 based on 215 reviews
Here at Cooking Masala we are deeply passionate about cooking, an art form that brings families and communities together and that extends through all cultures and ages. India is especially famous for it's vast and diverse cuisines, which has been influenced through the years by such cultures as Portuguese, Arabic, British and Persian.
Reviewed By AlanRowoth - Syracuse, United States
This was the first thing I decided to do when planning my trip. I have never seen such great reviews on the Trip advisor for any attraction. I had high expectations, but Amit and his wife exceeded them on every level. They were so friendly and accessible. Explaining everything in perfect detail. He handed out sheets with all the recipes and detailed instructions, as well as an overview of the spices. A lot of good cooks can’t tell you why they cook the way they do. They learned from someone and never asked the science behind the rule. They know what to do, but they don’t know why. He can tell you exactly why you cook the aromatic spices in the oil, but add the flavor spices later. He can tell you how to tell if you are overcooking, undercooking, or just right. He knows much of the history of food. We asked a lot of questions and he answered every one clearly and fully. He even offered to accept our questions over WhatsApp if we got stumped when we got home. Amit let me shoot pictures and videos of our entire experience. It was a perfect afternoon. The class was very hands on letting us measure, mix, and cook our own pots. Sometimes if you study with a master, you feel later like everything was a blur and you didn’t really absorb anything. I left this class with a high degree of confidence that I can replicate the results in my own kitchen. That I can use his “Magic Sauce” as a jumping off place to create my own unique fusion dishes using locally sourced, seasonally ripe ingredients from my home in upstate NY. If you have food sensitivities, he spoke about substitutions to make vegan, vegetarian, or lactose free versions of the dishes. He explained each of the primary spices, what they are used for and how they can balance each other. He taught us the difference between aromatic and flavor spices and how to use them. Some, like black pepper can serve in both roles. He owns a spice shop and has crafted some special spice blends perfectly balanced for certain dishes. I have had this experience with Thai foods too. Sometimes the flavors are so complex that it’s virtually impossible to replicate the exact flavor when cooking family size portions. The measurements are just so subtle. Some of his more exotic spice blends contains 25 or more spices in a precise mixture. Even just to stock the discreet spices at home would be ridiculously expensive. His magic sauce is easy to replicate and is the building block that the more subtle flavors stack on top of. I was especially interested in his chai because my chai experiences in USA have often been disappointing. His chai is my favorite and the cooking technique foolproof. You can also get his perfectly blended chai spice, premade. I’m bursting with joy from the experience. I could talk for hours, but just go. You will talk about it and use your new skills for the rest of your life.
2. Pyramid Yogshala
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Welcome to Pyramid Yogshala! By the grace of Maa Ganga, we founded our School in 2013. With hard work and broad knowledge, we gained a unique reputation in the field of yoga and meditation. We offer certified 100h; 200h; and 300h Yttc and yoga retreats taught by versed & veteran yog gurus. Come and deepen your practice and knowledge on Yoga with us in Rishikesh, the Yoga Capital of the world!
3. Ayurveda Practitioner Training Programs by Khabir
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Khabir Southwick, is an internationally recognized Ayurvedic health-care practitioner, master herbalist and public speaker. For over 25 years, Khabir has helped thousands of people to naturally overcome a wide range of health conditions with dietary changes, herbal medicine and home remedies. He travels overseas regularly and annually leads certified Ayurvedic training courses and Panchakarma (detoxification) retreats in India
4. Ayurveda Cooking & Consultations by Renu Gulati
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
Renu Gulati has been teaching Ayurveda and Yoga, offering individualised Ayurveda wellness consultations, developing healing products, managing Ayurveda centres, spas and restaurants as well as writing wellness articles and event managing large international Ayurveda/ yoga/ spiritual groups, with a specific emphasis on Ayurveda catering. As a Yoga and Ayurveda Teacher, Renu has taught large international groups as well as individuals.
5. RoMiz Kitchen
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
We are a husband and wife team who love food and cooking for others. We specialize in all types of international cuisine with a focus on healthy ingredients and preparation for all dietary requirements. We have vast experience in preparation of wholesome sattvic foods suitable for international yoga retreats, home parties, special occasions such as anniversaries. We can also provide customized daily in-house cooking services to free up your time and maximize your enjoyment. Tel:+917088185849
Reviewed By 555alexf - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
While participating in a yoga retreat outside of Rishikesh my wife and I had the pleasure of consuming some of the finest, cleanest, and most thoughtful food we sampled on our two month voyage in India. Egg curry was a highlight, but when Rohit makes chai tea watch out, you’re in for a treat. A very special delight to have been graced with the presence of these two marvellous people who are so talented and beautiful. Thank you thank you thank you and Namaste ????
6. Veda5 Retreat Day Tour
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5.0 based on 22 reviews
Veda5 Wellness is a premier hospitality company and operates Luxury Veda5 Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat, Rishikesh in Himalayas. This 8 hour tour provides holistic wellness experience apart from a wonderful sightseeing & picnic in Rishikesh.
7. Yo Tours
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3.5 based on 3 reviews
Cities have stories to tell & we are awesome storytellers,we share stories about city's history,culture & present day in an entertaining way.Learn about this vibrant city’s history,heritage & more with some of the most passionate local tour guides who will not just take you around Rishikesh’s most important sites but will also share their own secret tips on how to experience Rishikesh as a local!
8. Tour On 2 Wheelers
Tour On 2 Wheelers is the travel agency in rishikesh city which provide city tour On two wheelers and give best hotel stay and tour packages around uttarakhand.
9. Splendid Maa Ganga Aarti tour
I manage the coolest hostel in Rishikesh, and I have over 400 “Thumbs up” mentions in Hostelworld and TripAdvisor. I hold a Bachelors and Master’s degree in Business and Marketing and have been with the hostel for over 3 years.. Hospitality and tourism are now my twin passions. It gives me the opportunity to live a purposeful life; which is inspiring a hearty smile from the people I meet and serve.
10. Sages Yoga
Sages Yoga, a registered yoga school in Rishikesh offers the ancient practice of yoga which was discovered ages ago by the adi-guru, "Lord Shiva". The same knowledge without any modification is presented by us to the yoga lovers and peace seekers. From the beginners' yoga course to the advanced practice of yoga, there are lots of yoga Teacher Training courses offered. Welcome to Rishikesh which is now gaining immense popularity with the blissful practice of Yoga. https://sagesyoga.com
