Ananda in Himalayas, Rishikesh

About Ananda in Himalayas | Location | Accommodation | Tariff | Dining | Services and Facilities | Recreation and Leisure | Places of Interest | Photo Gallery | Booking


About Ananda in the Himalayas :

Arrive at South Asia`s finest resort & Spa, Ananda in the Himalayas- translated in ancient sanskrit, to mean - Happiness & Self contentment. Once the abode of the Maharaja of Tehri Garhwal, Ananda is now the chosen destination of the leisure, life-style & business traveller. There are 76 rooms set amidst beautiful landscape gardens. Each room & suite offers breathtaking views of the Ganges & the mystifying ascent of the Hills. Bathe at divine Himalayan heights. Experience the Outdoors from the Indoors...

Location :

Ananda is located near the town of Rishikesh, the spiritual birthplace of Yoga, Meditation & Ayurveda, also famous for Mahesh Yogi's Ashram.
¤ 265 kms from New Delhi.
¤ 55 kms from Jolly Grant (Dehradun) Airport
¤ 45 kms from Haridwar Railway Station
¤ 25 kms from Shivpuri river rafting camps on the Ganges


Accommodation :

¤ Seventy Six Rooms set amidst beautifully landscaped gardens

¤ Each room & suite accommodation offers breathtaking views of the Ganges and the mystifying ascent of the hill

Allow us to escort you to our distinctive accommodation. Retreat into a retinue of seventy imperial rooms, four regal suites and the Palace Suite.

Located along the tranquil mountain ridge, the Valley View rooms overlook the calming contours of the Ganges. The Garden Rooms, Deluxe Suites and the Palace Suite have their own private gardens. The Palace Suite has an extensive terrace with a private plunge pool overlooking the music pavilion and the sculpture garden.

The furniture and interiors in teakwood are inspired by period furniture from an era of the Raj. Luxurious skills and handmade artifacts add an opulent flourish and an understated elegance. Tantric art adorns the walls, symbolizing the ascending levels of meditative experience.

Bathing, is a panoramic experience, overlooking the majestic lushness of the mountains. Immerse yourself in the refreshing look of the European style bathroom. Enjoy the tantalizing feel of the outdoors from indoors.




Tariff :

Ananda is located near the town of Rishikesh, the spiritual birthplace of Yoga, Meditation & Ayurveda, also famous for Mahesh Yogi's Ashram.
¤ 265 kms from New Delhi.
¤ 55 kms from Jolly Grant (Dehradun) Airport
¤ 45 kms from Haridwar Railway Station
¤ 25 kms from Shivpuri river rafting camps on the Ganges

¤ Rooms Available:
¤ Single
¤ Palace View
¤ Valley View

¤ Suites Available:
¤ Viceregal Suite with outdoor Jacuzzi
¤ The Ananda Suite
¤ The Deluxe Suite

¤ Packages Available:
¤ Ananda Sanjeevni
¤ Ananda Weight Management
¤ Ananda Ayurvedic Rejuvenation
¤ Ananda Bliss
¤ Ananda Himalayan Retreat
¤ Ananda Fitness
¤ Ananda Yoga
¤ Ananda Beauty
¤ Ananda Stress Management
¤ Ananda Friends & Fun
¤ Ananda Himalayan Romance

Dining :

Restaurants and Bars

Heal your soul with a silver spoon and a menu for better living. Savior our signature spa cuisine. Dine on meals enriched with the vivid flavour of organic herbs and vegetables. For those who prefer meat, we offer The healthier option of river fish and white meat.

Enjoy open air dining, with vibrant views of the valley. Retaining the natural beauty of the outdoors - indoors, the restaurant has been built around trees dating back to the last century.

On starry nights, add an artistic nuance to your meal. Dine in the amphitheater while watching spectacular dance and music performances. For a traditional taste of India, 'The Royal Indian Thali' Experience is a culinary piece de resistance.


Services and Facilities :

¤ Ananda Spa Treatment

¤ Ayurveda

¤ Yoga

¤ The Aveda Beauty Institute

¤ Restaurants

¤ Welcome Drink on Arrival.

¤ Early Morning Ananda signature drink (ginger, lemon and honey in hot water-a detoxifying drink)

¤ Ananda Rejuvenation Spa Cuisine meals

¤ Introductory Spa and Fitness Orientation Sessions with an Initial Spa Consultation.

¤ Daily use of the Hydrotherapy

¤ Indoor and Outdoor Jacuzzi, Steam, Sauna, Chill Plunge Pool, Kneipp Hydrotherapy

¤ Foot Bath and Heated Lap Pool.

¤ Opportunity to Participate in scheduled Spa Life-style and Wellness Activities:

¤ Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation, Fitness, Cooking demonstrations.

¤ Lectures and Workshops.

¤ Excursions.

¤ Daily use of the Nutritional, Wellness and Life-style

Library. Life Style Consultation.

¤ River Rafting on the Ganges available on request


Recreation and Leisure :

Ananda Spa

The Wellness Centre invites you to a journey of self-discovery and rejuvenation. Dedicated to your rejuvenation is a vast universe of 21,000 sq. ft., embodying the promise of health and vitality, youthfulness and beauty.

In the healing presence of nature and positive aura of the Spa, uplift your spirits. Rely on the confident energy of Nutritionists, Physicians, and Spa Therapists and their knowledge of ancient Indian sciences and modern western treatments .

Bring radiance to your skin and body with detoxification treatments, which remove toxins accumulated due to stress and strain, enroll in Weight Loss Programme, reduce body fat and retain a slim seductive figure with secrets.

At the Wellness Centre, an intrinsic element of Spa treatment is natural Himalayan spring water. Revive your body in the sauna, steam room and the hot and cold plunge baths. Soothe away stress and tension with Himalayan Hydrotherapy.

Feel your body being renewed with warm and silken herbal oil massage. Wrap your body in a comforting cape of firming clay, while inhaling the elevating aromas of herbs and spices. Stimulate vital pulse points and sculpt your body with multi- flow water jets. Invigorate your senses, immersed in a bath perfumed with fresh blossoms.

Ayurveda

Experience the healing science of Ayurveda. Benefit from centuries old herbal remedies. Remake yourself through the renowned 'Panchkarma' treatment that detoxifies the body. Find release from asthma and arthritis. Ayurvedic formulations are also available at the Ananda Boutique, for the continued well being of our guests.

Yoga

The ancient science of Yoga upholds wellness as a natural state of being, when the mind, body, and environment coexist in total harmony. Inner peace becomes a goal for the person seeking good health and well being. Instructors from the Bihar School of Yoga hold daily classes at Ananda. Reach your innermost potential through meditation and attain nirvana. Achieve the enlightening postures and knowledge of yogic chakras. Meditate in the primordial silence of the valley. Conquer ailments and use the secrets of yoga to better your health and living.

Fitness Centre

Empower your body with the encouragement and expertise of a Personal Trainer. Work yourself to your best shape in the 16 - station life cycle gym. Lose weight, tone up with strength and stamina enhancing equipment. Join in aerobic classes and add a higher bounce to your step from the ozone rich mountain breeze. Dive into the pool and set your own pace, or join in aqua aerobics for a class in water calisthenics.

Other sporting options include tennis, squash, golf, river rafting & kayaking.

The Aveda Beauty Institute

Experience the beauty based on nature`s bounty. Aveda, an internationally celebrated and deeply eco -conscious company have inaugurated their maiden venture in India at Ananda.

Acutely aware of the synergy between beauty, healing and the mind. Aveda's all natural products bring a glow to your being, without distributing the rhythms of nature. Feel your skin soften, your hair turn silkier and products based on natural recipes for radiance.

Redefine a salon experience, relax in the caring hands of internationally trained beauty therapists. Choose from a complete menu of treatments, designed to express your new look of well being.

Places of Interest :

Ananda in the Himalayas is located near the Holy Cities of Rishikesh & Haridwar. Swirled in the sacred mists of time, nestled in the Himalayas is Ananda - a world class spa and resort. Once the residence of the Maharaja of Tehri Garhwal, the palace and precincts now invite the leisure, life-style and business traveller.

An exhilarating extension to the Spa are an array of outdoor adventures and thrilling explorations into the Himalayas, the Ganges and surrounding National Parks.

Explore the unbridled wilderness through wind, water and trekking encounters.

Safari

Venture into Rajaji National Park, Corbett National Park or Chilla Sanctuary to sight the big cats, tigers, leopards, panthers, elephants, bears and wild boars.

Bird Watching

Get a bird`s eye view of the flight of spotted eagles, harrier pigeons. View water fowl in large numbers as they gather along the Ramganga and Ganges. Avid birdwatchers can sight upto 300 species of birds.

Trekking

Backpack through the most sacred and scenic locales known to sages and trekking gurus. Trek to Gangotri, the birthplace of the Ganges and the picturesque valley of Flowers.

Mountain Biking

Speed Along trails that pass waterfalls, rock formations, canyons and gorges. Summit the peaks with the winds nipping at your heels.

Jogging

Race along the twists and trails of your track, flanked by the valleys and mountain peaks. Or make your own path within the lush forests.

White Water Rafting

Take an exhilarating day trip or a multi -day expedition and ride the fastest rapids and gradients. Raft through breathtaking rock canyons and camp on soft silver sand beds at night.

Kayaking

Scuttle the surface of standing waves, row between rocks and skim riverbeds as you hone your skills to become a white water paddlecat.

Fishing & Angling

Bait the mighty 'golden mahasheer' at Kosi or Ramganga rivers, which grows upto 8 pounds in its native waters.

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About Ananda in Himalayas | Location | Accommodation | Tariff | Dining | Services and Facilities |
Recreation and Leisure | Places of Interest | Photo Gallery | Booking