Ananda in the Himalayas

Ananda In The Himalayas

India, Indian Subcontinent

One of the most famous spas in India, and for good reason too, Ananda in the Himalayas has something of a legendary reputation. Set in the Himalayan foothills and surrounded by lush forests, this serene resort exudes positive energy, making it the perfect place to come for a wellness retreat and some holistic healing.

Ayurveda is the speciality here, although Ananda in the Himalayas is also famed for its yoga, Vedanta, and detox offerings too; you can expect your mind, body, and spirit to all feel nurtured by the extensive range of treatments and activities on offer here. The spa itself is sure to impress, a beautiful and expansive wellness centre that features 24 treatment rooms, hydrotherapy pools and more all geared at offering you the most rejuvenating and pleasant experience possible, as well as a state-of-the-art gym to ensure guests can get their fitness fill too, if the many different classes and fitness sessions haven’t done the trick.

Everything at Ananda in the Himalayas has been designed with the aim of encouraging your wellness; the restaurant serves Ayurvedic cuisine to ensure you’re nourished from within, the accommodation with its understated luxury promises a restful night’s sleep – everything blends perfectly to ensure that by the end of your retreat you feel healthy and renewed with an improved sense of wellbeing.

Nearest Airport: Dehradun

Transfer Time: Approx. 60 minutes

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Including transfers, accommodation, full board and a 5 night programme

Recommended for

Ayurveda | Holistic Healing | Detox | Yoga

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Room Types

Guest Rooms

**Deluxe Palace / Garden View rooms**
45 sqm in size, the newly renovated palace or garden views rooms are simply luxurious.
**Deluxe Valley View Rooms**
Newly renovated, these 45 sqm. deluxe rooms with a private balcony have views of the Rishikesh valley.
**Deluxe Valley View Rooms (Premium Floors)**
Newly renovated, these 45 sqm. deluxe rooms are located on the top floors, with a private balcony and panoramic views of the Rishikesh valley.

Garden Suite

Garden Suites feature tastefully appointed bedrooms with attached lounges, large bathrooms and secluded private gardens facing either the Valley or the Maharaja's Palace.

Ananda Suite

Ananda Suites feature a luxurious bedroom and bathroom, a private sitting and dining area and a large private garden with a gazebo, overlooking the valley.

Viceregal Suite

Located in the Viceregal Palace, this suite comprises a spacious sitting and dining area, a bedroom with antique fittings and a private terrace with spectacular views.

Ananda Villas

**1x One bedroom villa (1200 sq. ft.)**
**2x Two-bedroom villas (1800 sq. ft.)**
Each Villa is elegantly appointed with a living room, a pantry for the butler, a dressing room and a large bathroom featuring a private sauna with an unhampered view of the private swimming pool.

Spa

Ananda in the Himalayas's 25,000 sqft Spa offers an extensive menu of over 80 body and beauty treatments, integrating the traditional Indian systems of Ayurveda with the more contemporary Western spa approach.

Abhyanga	Choornaswedana	Naranga Kizhi	Pizhichil
Shirodhara	Takradhara	Udwarthana	Janu Vasti
Urovasthi	Kati Vasti	Pristha Vasti	Traditional Ayurvedic head massage
Yoga Nidra	Trataka meditation	Jal Neti	Kunjal Kriya
Reiki	Reflexology	Swedish massages	Aromatherapy massage
Deep tissue massage	Traditional Thai massage	Shiatsu	Ananda bamboo massage
Salt scrubs	Energising earth wrap	Hydro aromatic bath	Ananda royal facial

Cuisine

Ananda’s wellness cuisine incorporates key principles from Ayurveda, which takes into consideration not just taste, but suitability to body type. Their cuisine uses fresh natural foods low in fat and calories with an emphasis on whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, low-fat dairy products, and the avoidance of added or artificial salts, colours, flavours, or preservatives.

Activities

Trekking (seasonal)
Hiking (seasonal)
White water rafting (seasonal)
Kayaking (seasonal)
Angling
Visits to Rajaji, Chilla National Park and Beatles Ashram (seasonal)
Morning energisers - nature walks and jogging
Fitness orientation – one-to-one training, stretch and tone, abdominal workout
Swimming
Golf
Cooking Classes

Facilities

Spa
Beauty Salon
Sauna
Kneipp foot bath
Cold plunge pool
Outdoor heated lap pool & jacuzzi
Yoga pavilion
Six hole golf course
Fitness centre

Location

Ananda in the Himalayas is located in the foothills of the Himalayan mountains overlooking the historical and spiritual town of Rishikesh.

Directions to Ananda In The Himalayas:

Travelling by plane

Dehradun Airport - approx. 60 mins

Videos

Ananda Yogic Detox

Sights and Sounds of Ananda

Ananda Weight-Management

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Reviews

Feefo Reviews

Rose - January 2020

Thank you for recommended the Ananda Stress Management programme, I have been in desperate need of a destress but nothing I tried worked until now. I cannot fault a single thing about my stay, everything was wonderful and I've never felt so relaxed. This retreat really gave me the time I needed to slow down, and the treatments were so effective at dealing with the symptoms of my built-up stress and helping me unwind. The most stressful thing about my stay was the fact that I had to leave, although I am certain I will be returning in no time...

Charles - August 2019

I've always been a lover of Ayurveda, and decided it was finally time to treat myself to an actual retreat in the home of Ayurveda, India. Healing Holidays were incredibly helpul in going through my options with me, and we decided that the Renew programme at Ananda sounded like the best choice for me, and it most certainly was. From the moment I arrived I felt as if I had been transported to another world, it was just so peaceful! I cannot fault the treatments themselves, I've had Ayurvedic treatments in the past but I felt that these treatments were somehow more powerful than any I have experienced before. As the name of the programme might imply, I definitely felt renewed after my stay, and I cannot wait to go on another Ayurvedic retreat already.

Tanya - February 2019

As a yoga enthusiast I have been on a couple of yoga retreats, but the Ananda Yoga Programme has to be one of the best I've experienced. I loved that you got one-on-one sessions so you really got the attention needed, but were still able to attend the group sessions because I do really like enjoy practicing yoga with others as well. The other treatments really complimented the yoga and are part of what I think made this retreat stand out so much, the combination of everything left me feeling completely rejuvenated, and I am already considering when I might be able to return.

Healing Holidays Exclusive Offers

Added Value Offer*

Complimentary 55 mins Ananda Fusion a tailor-made massage (approx. USD 100) for each guest
Complimentary guided ancient temple tour in Rishikesh per room
Valid with a minimum 7-night wellness programme. T&C applies.

Loyalty Offer

Receive a 10% discount on your booking if you have booked Ananda before
If you have completed 3 stays (Ananda Yogis) at Ananda before you can enjoy
- An additional 10% discount on your booking
- 1 Spa therapy (55 minutes)
- 1 Personalised yoga session / Personalised meditation session / Personalised fitness session
- 1 Visit to experience the Ganga Aarti at Rishikesh
  T&C applies.

*These offers are not available on fixed date retreats.

Programmes

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Ananda Detox

Ananda in the Himalayas | India

5, 7, 14 or 21 nights

Anyone looking for a traditional Ayurvedic detox should consider the Ananda Detox programmeAvailable over five, seven, fourteen or twenty one nights, it combines a dosha (body type) specific diet with exercise, yoga, meditation and Ayurvedic Panchakarma treatments to help cleanse your body of harmf…

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Ananda in the Himalayas | India

5, 7 or 14 nights

Ananda’s Stress Management is the perfect programme for those wishing to reduce and better manage their stress levels.Available over five, seven or fourteen nights, it combines Ayurveda, Yoga and Tibetan and western healing experiences to help lower your stress levels and improve your overall…

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Ananda in the Himalayas | India

5, 7 or 14 nights

Achieve your fitness goals with Ananda’s Active Fitness programmeAvailable over five, seven or fourteen nights, it combines indoor personal training with outdoor fitness activities such as trekking and rafting to help you become fitter and stronger.As part of your programme, you will also hav…

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Ananda in the Himalayas | India

5, 7 or 14 nights

Anyone who is interested in slowing down or reversing the effects of ageing on their body in a natural way should definitely consider Ananda’s Renew programmeAvailable over five, seven or fourteen nights, a combination of nutrition, lifestyle advice and various treatments and therapies that c…

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Ananda in the Himalayas | India

5, 7 or 14 nights

Improve your Yoga practice whatever your level with Ananda’s Yoga programme.Over five, seven or fourteen nights, you’ll enjoy private one-on-one yoga sessions tailored to your own skill level and goals alongside private meditation and pranayama sessions to help you balance your mind, bo…

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Ananda in the Himalayas | India

7, 14 or 21 nights

Do you struggle to get a good night's sleep? Then it might be worth trying Ananda In The Himalaya's Sleep programme.Available over seven, fourteen or twenty one nights, the programme uses a customised holistic approach of lifestyle modifications, dietary corrections, Ayurveda therapies and …