Rio Resort - The Nature Spa Resort

Rio Resort is a tranquil and serene place where the green grass and the blue sky treats every visitor. The architect of this resort was inspired by nature to come with the concept of its structure.

Rio Resort was created with the concept of urban luxury merging with nature. The sound of the river water playing on the rocks by your side, while you sip on your glass of Red Wine is truly an experience to cherish.

 The trees are in their true beauty while the mountains rise high and the river never runs dry...  Rio Resort is a wonder be beneath deep blue sky.

Rio Resort's interiors have been designed in harmony with nature. One is greeted by the aroma of the Deodar wood ceiling as soon as one enters the room.  The rooms are comfortable and equipped with all modern amenities.

Take time to laze around and do absolutely nothing - or choose to have novel experiences! Rio Resort has a wide choice of indoor and outdoor activities for the active and not so active alike.

Meters away from the resort is a natural creek through which flows a clear water spring. There are  numerous adventure quest possibilities like hiking, rappeling, jumaring, trekking and nature walks in the vicinity.

One could also just take a 'durry' and sit by the river side and enjoy the lovely sun. At night,In the evenings sit by a bonfire and watch a movie on a projection screen, cradled by the river.

The spa treatments at Rio resorts include:

• Rejuvenation massage.
• Swedish massage.
• Shirodhara.
• Luxurious Aroma therapy massage.
• Pizhichil.
• Navarakizhi massage.
• Udvartana massage.
• Royal Ayurveda Massage.

The Yoga Sessions at Rio Resort include:

• Ashtanga yoga.
• Mindfulness meditatione.
• Deep tissue and Thai yoga massage.
• Anahata Yoga Teacher Training.
• Five element forms of Yoga.

Religious Spots
Tapkeshwar temple
This ancient temple of Lord Shiva is just 5.5 kms from the city centre (Garhi Cantonment area). Situated on the banks of a seasonal river, the temple is famous as Tapkeswar for the fact that water drips from the ceiling on a Shivling which is present inside a cave.

Laxman Sidh
This ancient temple of Lord Shiva is just about 5.5 kms from the city centre (Garhi Cantonment area). Situated on the banks of a seasonal river, the temple is famous as Tapkeswar for the fact that water drips from the ceiling on a Shivling which is present inside a cave.

Tibetan Temple
Located on Rajpur Road near Sai Darbar Mandir is a huge temple of Lord Buddha. The site is visited by numerous visitors every year.

Santaula Devi Temple
About 15 kms from Dehradun is the temple of Santaula Devi, dedicated to two brother and sister for their sacrifice before the Mughal Army.

The Great Stupa
A fine example of Tibetan architecture, the Great Stupa is situated at Mindrolling Monastery, Clement Town, Dehradun. This magnificent stupa measuring 185 feet was inaugurated by His Holiness Dalai Lama on 28th October 2002.

The Statue of Buddha
The Statue of Buddha, a 103 ft high statue of Shakyamuni is located at the Dhe Chen Chokhor Kagyupa Monastery, Clement town, Dehradun. The statue is a symbol of love, compassion, kindness and peace and is dedicated to His Holiness "The Dalai Lama".

Nature's Trail
Tapowan
Just 5 kms from the city centre, it is situated on the Dehradun-Rajpur Road. Legend has it that Guru Dronacharya penanced here. Its surroundings are by picturesque 

Robbers Cave
It is a beautiful picnic spot, located at a distance of 8 kilometers from the city. The cave is also known as Guchu Pani. A strange thing to be noticed here is the a stream of water that goes underground and reappears a few meters away.

Malsi Deer Park
It is a mini zoological park that is located at a distance of 10 kms from Dehradun. The park with its deer, neelgai and a variety of birds make it an ideal place for excursion. It also serves as a picnic spot where tourists can have a refreshing break on their way to Mussorie.

Dehradun being the capital of Uttaranchal is well connected by air, rail and road.

By Air
The nearest airport is "Jolly Grant" which is 25 kms from the city centre, located on the outskirts of the city. Indian Airlines and some private flight operators offer services between Delhi and Dehradun. From the airport one can reach the city centre either by taxi or by bus.

By Rail
Dehradun is a major railhead of the northern railway and is connected with trains from major parts of the country. Shatabdi Express that runs between Delhi and Dehradun is the best option to choose.

By Road
Dehradun is well connected by roads passing through Hindon River Bridge, Modinagar, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar and Roorkee. This is the Grand Trunk Road which takes only about 5-6 hours from Delhi to reach Dehradun (235 kms). There are regular buses services from Delhi. There are deluxe, semi-deluxe and ordinary buses also available to/from Rishikesh, Haridwar, Delhi, Jaipur, Shimla, and Allahabad from/to Dehradun. One can also hire a taxi to reach the destination.