Where to combine stable Wi-Fi, quiet corners, healthy menus, and easy access to yoga and river walks.

Best zones to base: Tapovan and the bridge areas offer quick access to studios and cafés; Swarg Ashram is calmer with meditative river walks.

Wi-Fi realities: always ask for measured speeds and backup power details; mobile hotspots help during brief cuts.

Work-friendly cafés: look for shade, cross-ventilation, quiet playlists, and outlets. Avoid peak aarti hours if you need silence for calls.

Menus that travel well: sattvic bowls, herbal teas, seasonal fruit, porridge, and light thalis keep energy steady without post-lunch crashes.

Room essentials: desk or table, comfortable chair, daylight, and blackout curtains. Request a room away from street noise and temple loudspeakers.

Payments & cash: cards work at many stays; cafés often prefer UPI or cash. Keep small change for tuk-tuks and prasad.

Slow evenings: riverside sunsets, bookshops, and kirtan—easy on the ears, easy on the mind. Carry a light layer after dark from Oct–Feb.

Etiquette: no drones near temples without permission; dress modestly; keep litter out of the river zone.