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About Ananda in the Himalayas
Enveloped by vibrant green foliage and valleys, brisk mountain air, and refreshing spring waters, Ananda in the Himalayas promotes a holistic approach to healing the mind, body, and spirit through its philosophy of combining Ayurveda, Vedanta, and yoga. Bordered by the River Ganges, with the extraordinary Himalayas as its backdrop, the elegant destination spa, once the residential palace of a maharajah, fosters a harmonious atmosphere. Spa treatments, yoga, and meditation sessions to stimulate emotional and spiritual well-being are balanced with adventure activities to invigorate physical health. The Ananda Spa offers around 80 treatments, and the on-site restaurant allows guests to dine al fresco on the treetop deck. Weekly Indian music and dance performances are held at the resort's amphitheater.
Price information for Ananda ($300-399/night average; right of screen) is based on the average cost of a vacation package during high season, per person, double occupancy, per night, including three meals and 2 to 3 spa treatments daily.Location
Highlights
- Business Type
- Ayurvedic Clinic
- Connoisseur Spa
- Destination Spa
- Programs
- Spirituality
- Stress Management
- Weight Loss
- Yoga
- More
- Scenic mountain locale
- Spa menu based on Ayurvedic therapies
- Strong focus on yoga and mediation
Awards & Accolades
2011 Readers' Choice Awards Winner for:
2011 Readers Choice Awards - Yoga
2010 Readers' Choice Awards Winner for:
Best Cuisine
Best for Mind-Body-Spirit
Best for Weight Loss
Best for Yoga
Favorite Spa Professional
Favorite Spa in Asia
2009 Readers' Choice Awards Winner for:
Favorite Spa in India
ServicesView business treatment menu >>
The 24,000-square-foot Ananda Spa has 21 treatment rooms and four consultation rooms; additional amenities include a steam room, a sauna, and a Kama, or couple's suite. The spa's East-meets-West approach blends ancient Ayurvedic techniques (60% of the extensive spa menu is based on Ayurvedic principles) with modern Western therapies. Personal guides consult and customize programs aimed at helping guests de-stress, detoxify, and lose weight. The spa is bathed in burgundy and saffron colors with soft music, calming fragrances, and scenic landscape views adding to the serene ambiance. Guests can unwind with the signature Abhyanga treatment, which begins with a prayer, followed by a foot bath and a four-hands full-body massage, or opt for the spa's signature Ananda Fusion treatment, a combination of Thai, reflexology, deep-tissue, Tibetan, and Swedish massage techniques tailored toward each guest's specific needs.
Treatment OfferingsView business treatment menu
- Complementary Alternative
- Ayurvedic Medicine
- Massages
- Aromatherapy
- Ayurvedic
- Couples
- Deep Tissue
- Four Hands
- Hot Stone
- Reflexology
- Swedish
- Thai
- Body Scrubs
- Salt Scrub
- Body Wraps
- Algae/Seaweed
- Herbal Wrap
- Mud
- Water Treatments
- Hydrotherapy
Rooms & Dining
There are 75 deluxe rooms and suites, as well as three villas, all of which offer views of the city of Rishikesh, the Ganges Valley, or the Viceregal Palace. Rooms come complete with personal yoga mats, and all accommodations have wireless Internet (laptops are available upon request). Standard rooms are elegant and simple, with wooden floors, minimal furnishings, and marble bathrooms, while one- and two-bedroom villas feature private pools, decks, saunas, and living rooms. The opulent Viceregal Suite, elaborately decorated with antique fabrics, gold-painted artifacts, and ornate pillars, has a wraparound terrace, an outdoor Jacuzzi, and a telescope.
The resort's restaurant serves an assorted menu of Continental, Indian, and Oriental dishes, with an emphasis on organic vegetables and herbs. À la carte lunch and dinner menus change daily, and a spa menu is available. Situated in an orchard of native South Asian Sal trees, the restaurant provides a relaxed ambiance, where meals are complemented by classical instrumental music. Guests can sip tea, seated at royal card tables dating from the Maharaja period, in a setting fit for royalty, at the Tea Lounge. Light options and drinks are served at The Pavilion.
Offerings
- Rooms
- 75Rooms
- Food Options
- Organic
- Portion Control
- Serves Alcohol
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
Activities
In addition to its spa amenities, the spa complex also houses a fitness center that comes complete with LifeCycle equipment. Guests can get fit with stretching and Fitness on the Ball classes, or unwind with one of the 14 weekly yoga sessions. Guests can also participate in Vedanta, inspired by ancient Hindu philosophy, which includes weekly group or individual meditation gatherings. The spa complex also has an outdoor heated lap pool.
Golfers can hit the links on the six-hole golf course, while thrill-seekers can test their skills by river rafting and kayaking on the Ganges; jogging or trekking through the area terrain; or setting off on a safari into the Rajaji and Corbett National Parks, home to tigers, leopards, and elephants. Those looking to explore can embark on spiritual pilgrimages to the nearby holy cities of Rishikesh and Haridwar.
Offerings
- Fitness & Activities
- Golf
- Hiking
- Yoga Classes
- Facilities & Amenities
- Dry Cleaning
- Locker Room
- Meeting Facilities
- Restaurant
- Retail Store
- Robes Provided
- Sauna
- Showers
- Slippers Provided
- Steam Room
- Swimming Pool
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Travel Information
- Ananda is easily accessible by train, air, and car. By train: The resort is a four- to six-hour trip aboard the Dehradun Shatabdi, Jan Shatabdi (excluding Sundays), and Mussorie Express from Delhi to Haridwar, followed by a 60-minute drive. By air: Guests can schedule one-hour flights from Delhi Domestic Airport to Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, followed by a 60-minute drive to the resort. Airline options include Air Deccan and MDLR Airlines. By surface: Delhi is a six to seven-hour drive away by car. It is recommended to leave early in the morning to reduce travel time.
- Airport transfers are available.
- Narendra Nagar enjoys a moderate climate year-round, excluding a brief period in winter (typically mid-December to mid-January), when nighttime temperatures drop to 6⁰ C (43⁰ F).
Address & Contact Info
- Ananda in the Himalayas
The Palace Estate
Uttaranchal,
249175
India - Phone: 91.1378.227500
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Ananda in the Himalayas Deals
Savings of US$430 - US$625 – Yoga and Yogic Detox Packages
Booking Dates: Nov 10, 2011 - Mar 31, 2012
Stay Dates: Nov 10, 2011 - Mar 12, 2012
Yoga and Yogic Detox Packages starting 7 nights with 10% discount on the total package price, complimentary turn down bath and complimentary Internet through the stay.
Yoga Package starts at 5 nights and includes: Accommodation on single or double occupancy, transfers from Dehradun airport or railway station to ‘Ananda’ and return, all meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner), 5 Spa treatments and 6 yoga and meditation sessions per person)
Yoga Package starts at 7 nights and includes: Accommodation on single or double occupancy, transfers from Dehradun airport or railway station to ‘Ananda’ and return, all meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner), 6 Spa treatments and 11 yoga and meditation sessions per person
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Price of Package: Yoga (US$ 4310 for 5 nights), Yogic Detox (US$ 6270 for 7 nights)
SpaFinder Price: Yoga (US$ 3880 for 5 nights), Yogic Detox (US$ 5645 for 7 nights)
Total Savings: Between US$ 430 and US$ 625 plus exclusive value additions mentioned above
Pricing is based on published rates for the mentioned packages in a Palace View Room on double occupancy effective from November 10, 2011 to March 31st 2012. Single Occupancy rates are also available. In order to preserve the tranquility of the Destination Spa, children below the age of 14 years are not permitted at Ananda - In the Himalayas. Offer is valid only through direct booking at reservation@anandaspa.com quoting SPAFINDER. Reservation is subject to availability.
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