The Diner
One of the focal points of the resort is the spacious dining-area-cum-lounge. It has been built exclusively using local stones painstakingly lugged in by mules from around the river and is aptly named Riverstone Diner.
The architecture was meticulously conceptualized and built with the now hard to find art of stone masonry. It was imperative to look beyond the common brick and mortar structure and create a space where one could be a generic part of the mountains and river surrounding us. Finding artisans who had the knowledge of this traditional art was a task in itself and we did not make it easier by raising the whole structure by a height of 6 feet and hugely expanded the ‘window’ area to ensure an uninterrupted view of the river.
The Lounge
What was created purely as a Diner slowly metamorphosed into a partial lounge where you could read a book from our small but interesting library, or strum a few notes on the guitar or connect with friends and family over a board game. We also decided against the idea of enclosing it with glass as that would have defeated the whole experience of being one with the natural surroundings.
The area directly below the diner is created to host evenings by the bonfire and indulge in conversation with your fellow travelers or with our experienced Guides who can engage you with their various experiences of rafting, trekking and leopard sightings in the area.
The Cuisine
A Recipe has no soul; it is cooking with Love that brings soul to the food.
At Banyan by the Ganges we take our food very seriously. Our efforts are born of a simple mission: to encourage people to connect with food, to reignite the experience of sharing your meal and time, with one another.
Wholesome, healthy and hearty meals are cooked with an attention to flavor, detail and variety to indulge you to overeat – an oft repeated ‘complaint’ by our guests.
We love Foodies and humbly endeavor to tickle your palate by serving delectable food whose tastes will linger on long after you leave.
Do you have a food preference?
We are grateful to showcase some of our guest’s gracious reviews of our food on TripAdvisor.