ALIVAA Hotels Marks 5th Uttarakhand Property with Ayali Riverside Resort in Rishikesh
ALIVAA Hotels & Resorts strengthens Uttarakhand portfolio through strategic alliance with Ayali Riverside Resort, Rishikesh.
By SOH Edit Team
ALIVAA Hotels & Resorts has announced a strategic expansion of its leisure portfolio through a synergistic association with Ayali Riverside Resort, strengthening its presence in one of India’s fastest-growing hospitality markets. This development marks ALIVAA’s fifth operational property in Uttarakhand, underscoring the group’s sustained focus on the region as a priority growth corridor. The collaboration brings ALIVAA’s operational, commercial, and brand expertise to Rishikesh, widely regarded as India’s spiritual and adventure capital.
Situated on the tranquil banks of the Huvel River, a tributary of the Ganges, Ayali Riverside Resort features a curated collection of independent luxury cottages designed for experiential and wellness-led travel.
Set against the foothills of the Himalayas, the resort offers guests a balance of seclusion and accessibility, positioning it as a premium riverside retreat within close proximity to the city’s cultural and spiritual landmarks.
Vikramjit Singh, Founder and Chairman, ALIVAA Hotels & Resorts.
Rishikesh: A High-Growth Leisure Market
Rishikesh has rapidly evolved from a traditional pilgrimage destination into a global magnet for wellness tourism, adventure sports, yoga retreats, and extended “work-from-mountain” stays. Rising domestic and international arrivals into Uttarakhand have further accelerated demand for professionally managed, experience-driven accommodations.
The formalization of this association enables ALIVAA to strategically capitalise on this demand while offering guests seamless access to iconic attractions such as Laxman Jhula and the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, without compromising on privacy or natural immersion.
This addition continues ALIVAA’s rapid expansion trajectory across the National Capital Region (NCR) and Uttarakhand’s key leisure destinations. The group’s growing portfolio includes properties in Haridwar, Mussoorie, Lansdowne, Rishikesh, and an upcoming resort in Jim Corbett.
Backed by a scalable management and sales-led operating model designed to safeguard asset-owner interests, ALIVAA is positioning itself as a leading operator in the midscale and upper-midscale hospitality segments, with a strong pipeline and disciplined growth strategy.
Akash Bhatia, Chief Executive Officer (M&F), ALIVAA Hotels & Resorts.
Leadership Commentary
Akash Bhatia, Chief Executive Officer (M&F), ALIVAA Hotels & Resorts, commented that the addition of Ayali Riverside Resort represents a calculated move aligned with evolving traveler preferences. He noted that the fifth-property milestone reflects ALIVAA’s deepening commitment to Uttarakhand and its confidence in the region’s long-term potential for experience-led hospitality.
Vikramjit Singh, Founder and Chairman, ALIVAA Hotels & Resorts, emphasised that the partnership reinforces the group’s vision of unlocking asset value through professional management. He highlighted ALIVAA’s focus on building a hospitality ecosystem that is rooted in Indian sensibilities while delivering globally benchmarked standards and sustainable returns for hotel owners.
Sandeep Kumar, Founder, Ayali Hotels & Resorts, stated that the association with ALIVAA enables Ayali Riverside Resort to retain its identity as a nature-centric sanctuary while benefiting from ALIVAA’s national marketing reach and commercial expertise. He added that the partnership enhances the resort’s ability to serve a broader audience without diluting its personalized guest experience.
