Skyard Hostel

Our Rooftop Café in Rishikesh (Laxman Jhula)

Maya from Kolkata came up for chai last Thursday. Guy next to her started playing guitar. Five minutes later, five other travelers joined with their instruments. "Just wanted sunset views," she said. "Ended up in two-hour jam session with strangers. That's when I knew this place was different."

Happens every evening here.

Café in Rishikesh with Real Views

Our rooftop sits on top of hostel - full Laxman Jhula Bridge views, Ganga flowing below, Himalayas behind. Morning coffee with sunrise. Evening chai watching Ganga Aarti lights. Night music under stars.

Rohit from Mumbai (digital nomad, three weeks here): "Best workspace view ever. Work mornings with mountains, join music evenings."

Live Music That Just Happens

Open Mic Thursdays: Bring guitar, poetry, stories, voice. All levels. Started because backpackers kept asking to play instruments.

Weekend Sessions: Friday/Saturday evenings turn into concerts. International travelers sharing music, teaching songs.

Local Musicians: Tabla player from ashram plays with German flute players. That kind of mix.

Priya from Delhi: "Never performed before. Thursday open mic gave me confidence. Sing regularly at home now."

Where Community Forms

This café in Rishikesh (Laxman Jhula) is where hostel friendships happen. Breakfast talks become adventure plans. Music sessions create travel buddies.

Arjun from Bangalore met travel partner during guitar night. "Bonded over music, explored Uttarakhand for two weeks together."

Food Without Fancy Prices

Simple, good stuff. Parathas ₹40, chai ₹15, breakfast ₹120. Garhwali local food, backpacker favorites, healthy yoga options.

Sneha from Pune: "Food tastes better with Ganga views. Quality is great, prices fair."

Open 7 AM to 11 PM. Late snacks for long music nights.

Mix of People

Rooftop café with Ganga & mountain view gets yoga students, adventure travelers, digital nomads, local musicians, sometimes sadhus who like peaceful vibe.

Kavitha from Chennai: "Met yoga teacher, two photographers, local guide one evening. Always interesting conversations."

Different Times, Different Moods

Morning: Quiet coffee, sunrise, journaling

Afternoon: Lunch, trip planning

Evening: Music, chai, mountain views

Night: Deep talks under stars, Ganga sounds

Performance Nights Reality

Open mic café in Rishikesh where musicians, poets, storytellers, listeners all welcome. No professional setup - just passion.

Akash from Jaipur: "Played first original song here. Support from strangers gave confidence to pursue music."

Come for views, stay for community, leave with friends. Our café turns solo travelers into temporary family through music and shared moments.

This rooftop café in Rishikesh isn't about food and drinks. It's about connections, creativity, spontaneous travel moments that stick with you.