Upper Tapovan · Rishikesh · Uttarakhand
How to find Aavya
Aavya has always been a little difficult to find. Tucked up in the hills of Upper Tapovan, off a road that doesn't quite announce itself. The upside? The views are magnificent — mountains, forest, open sky. Some things are worth the hunt.
We're working on it. In the meantime, here's everything you need.
Coming by car or cab? Read this first.
Cars must come via the Secret Waterfall Road — not Balaknath Road. Balaknath narrows sharply and vehicles get stuck. Share this page with your driver before you set off, not when you're already somewhere in the lanes wondering where it all went wrong.
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"Aavya Rise, Upper Tapovan — turn left at 60s Café onto Secret Waterfall Road, stop at small bridge near Aarcana Café"
On Badrinath Road heading north through Tapovan, look for 60s Café on your left. Immediately take that left turn uphill — this is Secret Waterfall Road. As you go up, you'll see Deecon Valley on the way — do not enter it, keep going uphill. Continue up and stop at the small bridge, 25 metres before Aarcana Café. Call the guest — our team walks down to meet you.
From Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport
Distance: ~35 km · Travel time: 45–60 minutes
Best way: Cab (pre-paid taxi counter at the airport, or book via Ola / Uber). Tell your driver to take NH 58 north towards Rishikesh, then continue on Badrinath Road towards Tapovan.
Once in Tapovan, follow the step-by-step directions below — or share this page with your driver before you leave the airport.
From Rishikesh or Haridwar Railway Station
Rishikesh station is ~18 km away (~30 min). Haridwar Junction is ~40 km (~1 hr). Take a cab or auto to Tapovan, then follow the directions below.
Head north on Badrinath Road towards Tapovan
From Rishikesh city, Haridwar, or Jolly Grant Airport — drive north on Badrinath Road (NH 58) towards Tapovan. Stay on the west bank of the Ganga. You don't need to cross Laxman Jhula.
Head north on Badrinath Road towards Tapovan
From Rishikesh city, Haridwar, or Jolly Grant Airport — drive north on Badrinath Road (NH 58) towards Tapovan. Stay on the west bank of the Ganga. You don't need to cross Laxman Jhula.
60s Café on your left — immediately turn left uphill
As you drive north on Badrinath Road through Tapovan, look for 60s Café on your left. The moment you see it — turn left. This road climbs uphill towards the Secret Waterfall. That upward feeling is correct.
60s Café on your left — immediately turn left uphill
As you drive north on Badrinath Road through Tapovan, look for 60s Café on your left. The moment you see it — turn left. This road climbs uphill towards the Secret Waterfall. That upward feeling is correct.
You'll see Deecon Valley — do not enter. Keep going uphill.
As you climb Secret Waterfall Road, you'll pass Deecon Valley on your way up. Keep going uphill. Do not turn into Deecon Valley.
You'll see Deecon Valley — do not enter. Keep going uphill.
As you climb Secret Waterfall Road, you'll pass Deecon Valley on your way up. Keep going uphill. Do not turn into Deecon Valley.
Stop at the small bridge, 25m before Aarcana Café
Continue uphill until you see a small bridge. Rock Café will be on your right. Stop here — about 25 metres before Aarcana Café. Cars can't go further. Call us — our team walks down in 3 minutes.
Stop at the small bridge, 25m before Aarcana Café
Continue uphill until you see a small bridge. Rock Café will be on your right. Stop here — about 25 metres before Aarcana Café. Cars can't go further. Call us — our team walks down in 3 minutes.
Our team walks down — look for Ganesha Palace
Call us from the bridge and our team comes down to walk you up. It's 3 minutes on foot. Ganesha Palace is the nearest landmark. There's no big gate — look up into the hillside for the pottery studio. Follow the sound of the wheel.
Our team walks down — look for Ganesha Palace
Call us from the bridge and our team comes down to walk you up. It's 3 minutes on foot. Ganesha Palace is the nearest landmark. There's no big gate — look up into the hillside for the pottery studio. Follow the sound of the wheel.
Key Landmarks
The places everyone uses to navigate
turn at
landmark
60s Café
Turn left uphill here if coming by car on Badrinath Road
turn at
landmark
AYM Yoga Shala
Turn right here if walking or on scooter up Balaknath Road
25m
above
Prakriti
Walk 25 metres past Prakriti, small left turn uphill — that's us
near
landmark
Ganesha Palace
The known local landmark nearest to Aavya
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Aavya has always been a little difficult to find. We've heard this enough times that we've stopped being surprised — and started writing better directions. The other thing we've noticed: the views from up here are magnificent. Mountains, open sky, forest. Some places earn their approach.
Almost everyone who stays here has a small getting-lost story. Ask for yours at check-in. It tends to be the beginning of something good.
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