Moti Mahal by the Ganga, Rishikesh: Menu, Timings and Prices

Moti Mahal by the Ganga is the Saltstayz pure vegetarian North Indian restaurant in Rishikesh, with tables by the river. It is open from 8 AM to 10:30 PM every day, and a meal for two costs about ₹1,400 including taxes.

At a glance

Cuisine: North Indian, pure vegetarian

Timings: 8:00 AM to 10:30 PM, daily

Price for two: about ₹1,400, including taxes

What to order: chole bhature, paneer tikka, vegetarian thali, malai kofta

Seating: river-view tables on the upper deck; ask for one when you book

Good for: dinner after the evening aarti, slow breakfasts, chai by the river

What to eat

The vegetarian thali is the easiest way to try the kitchen in one go. Chole bhature with a glass of sweet lassi is the local favourite, and paneer tikka and malai kofta carry the Moti Mahal tandoor and gravy tradition. Dal makhani is on the menu too.

When to go

Breakfast on the upper deck is the quietest time, with morning light on the river. Tables fill fastest after the evening Ganga Aarti, so call ahead if you want a river-view table at dinner.

The Moti Mahal story

Moti Mahal began in Peshawar in the 1920s and moved to Daryaganj, Delhi, after Partition, where Kundan Lal Gujral's tandoori kitchen made its name. The Rishikesh restaurant keeps the recipes and serves them as a vegetarian menu. Its sister restaurant is Moti Mahal in Connaught Place.

Stay nearby

Saltstayz Autograph Rishikesh has river-facing rooms and a rooftop pool, 1.3 km from Triveni Ghat. See more hotels near Triveni Ghat, and plan your days with our things to do in Rishikesh and 2-day Rishikesh itinerary.

Frequently asked questions

Is Moti Mahal by the Ganga pure vegetarian?

Yes. The menu is North Indian and fully vegetarian.

What are the timings?

8:00 AM to 10:30 PM, every day.

How much does a meal cost?

About ₹1,400 for two, including taxes.

Do I need to book?

Not always, but river-view tables go first, especially around the evening aarti. Call ahead from the restaurants page.