A renowned spa resort and holistic wellness centre, Ananda in the Himalayas is the ultimate destination to rejuvenate mind, body and soul.
Nestled in the lap of the Himalayas and overlooking the spiritual city of Rishikesh, Ananda spa resort offers a wide range of therapies pertaining to Ayurveda, Yoga and Vedanta. Built in the Maharaja’s Palace Estate in 2001, it covers an area of 100 acre and has since then set benchmarks in personal wellness.
An incredible destination and a popular spa resort, Ananda is a perfect amalgamation of Ayurveda and spa technology. Every session offered on wellness is a revitalizing experience which fills the entire being with purity and vigour.
Based on the ancient Indian system of natural and holistic medicine, Ananda offers various wellness packages with the modern approach of Western spa. Their well qualified team of therapists, ayurvedic doctors, yogacharyas, chefs and nutritionists are expert in their fields. Each and every program offered here has shown tremendous results helping each person attain a healthier self. Apart from the packages, one can choose from a series of lifestyle programs, yoga, pranayama, meditation, fitness, cooking and kneipp hydrotherapy sessions.
Allow yourself to rejuvinate your stressed out, burnt out and exhausted body bruised by the heactic world.
Features of spa
Sprawling across an area of 25000 sq. ft. the spa has 24 treatment rooms with more than 80 body and beauty experiences. The Indian wellness practices of Ayurveda and Yoga have received international admiration in meeting individual needs and health goals. The qualified team provides all kind of de-stress, detoxification and cleansing, deep relaxation, anti-ageing, weight & inch loss, while also offering guidance on nutrition and fitness.
Accommodation and other facilities
Ananda has 78 rooms, suites and villas designed in colonial style and blends perfectly with the verdant surroundings. With a serene and natural feel, there are 70 elegant rooms that attribute to the panoramic views of the valley as well as the Palace. 4 Suites with secluded private gardens face either the Valley or the Maharaja’s palace. The historic Viceregal Suite and 3 private luxury villas have 40 sq. meters private villa pools surrounded by Sal trees and a deck area with comfortable lounge beds.
In-room facilities include fresh kurta pyjamas on a daily basis, aromatic baths in the en-suite bathrooms. Other facilities include ginger honey lemon tea, complimentary Wi-Fi, LCD TV and DVD player, coffee & tea making facility, bathrobes and bedroom slippers.
Some popular programs of Ananda are:
Dining & Cuisine
Ananda’s wellness cuisine puts emphasis on whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, low-fat dairy products, and the avoids artificial salts, colors, flavours, or preservatives. Their expert chefs instruct how to cook these dishes at home so that one may include them in their daily regime. Consultation is being given by the in-house Ayurvedic doctor, to manage the imbalances of the various body types.
By Air
From Dehradun’s Jolly Grant Airport, the spa resort is 40 minutes drive away.
By Rail
The resort is located at a 90 minutes drive from Haridwar railway station.
By Road
From New Delhi, it takes between 6 to 8 hours to reach here, depending on the traffic condition.
