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Ananda In The Himalayas
India, Indian SubcontinentOne of the most famous spas in India, and for good reason too, Ananda 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 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 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 |
Including transfers, accommodation, full board and a 5 night programme
Ayurveda | Holistic Healing | Detox | Yoga
Guest Rooms
Elegant rooms (45sqm) with private balconies, walk-in closets and perfectly appointed bathrooms overlooking the Ganges valley or the Palace.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ananda Villas
Complete private retreats in the midst of Sal trees, each villa is elegantly appointed with a butler pantry, spacious bedrooms and bathrooms and 40 sqm private pool.
Ananda'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 |
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.
- 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
- Spa
- Beauty Salon
- Sauna
- Kneipp foot bath
- Cold plunge pool
- Outdoor heated lap pool & jacuzzi
- Yoga pavilion
- Six hole golf course
- Fitness centre
Ananda 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
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.
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