Ananda is an award-winning luxury destination spa resort in India situated at the Himalayan foothills in Northern India. Located on a 100 acre Maharaja’s Palace Estate, Ananda is surrounded by graceful Sal forests and overlooks the spiritual town of Rishikesh and the Ganges river valley.
Ananda, one of the best luxury wellness retreats in India, integrates traditional Ayurveda, Yoga and Vedanta with international wellness experiences, fitness and healthy organic cuisine to restore balance and harmonize energy.
Ananda’s 78 rooms, suites and villas are designed with classic elegance in the colonial hill architectural style and blend seamlessly with the lush surrounding landscapes.
The 70 elegant rooms feature panoramic views of the valley or of the Palace.
With a serene and natural feel, each room is a haven in itself with luxurious beds, perfectly appointed bathrooms with bathtubs overlooking landscaped gardens or the valley, and private balconies with picture perfect views.
4 Suites facing either the Valley or the Maharaja’s palace have secluded private gardens.
The historic Viceregal Suite with its own private terrace offers spectacular views of surrounding valleys.
Each of the 3 private luxury villas has 40 sq. meters private villa pools which are surrounded by Sal trees and a deck area with comfortable lounge beds.
In the precincts of the Maharaja’s Palace, the Viceregal Suite is a perfect retreat for the connoisseur. It comprises of a spacious sitting and dining area and a plush bedroom featuring a period four-poster bed.
The attached dressing room and bathroom are beautifully appointed with antique fittings and furniture.
With its own private terrace and a roof top gazebo seating overlooking the sloping landscaped gardens and the distant Ganga Valley, staying at the Viceregal Suite takes you back into India’s regal past.
Housed on the ground floor and overlooking the valley, the 3-bay Ananda Suite spells luxury and enchantment.
With luxuriously fitted bathrooms overlooking the view and its own private sitting and dining areas, the suite also has a large private garden with a gazebo seating.
The garden is perfect for intimate dinners and leisurely breakfasts.
he Ananda Suite also has an extra powder room with a shower in addition the main bathroom.
The 3 Deluxe Garden Suites face either the Valley or the Maharaja’s palace. These 2-bay suites feature tastefully appointed bedrooms with attached sitting rooms and large bathrooms with tranquil garden views.
Secluded private gardens situated to overlook the valley, add to the charm and privacy of these suites.
DELUXE PALACE / GARDEN VIEW ROOMS
The newly renovated palace or the lush garden views rooms are simply luxurious. They feature walk-in closets and perfectly appointed bathrooms with windows overlooking panoramic views of the Golf course and the Palace, with life size mirrors and a luxurious bathtub with an LCD TV.
Each room opens onto large porches or balconies with picture-perfect views, ideal for a private meal. All rooms are equipped with a comfortable Settee with a footrest facing the balcony.
DELUXE VALLEY VIEW ROOMS
Newly renovated Deluxe rooms with a private balcony has views of the Rishikesh valley. Each room is equipped with a luxurious King size bed, a comfortable Settee with a footrest facing the balcony.
The large private balcony has a chaise-lounge for complete relaxation and a tea table.
Each room features spacious walk-in closets and perfectly appointed bathrooms with life size mirrors and luxurious bathtub with an LCD TV and windows overlooking views of the valley.
DELUXE VALLEY VIEW ROOMS (PREMIUM FLOORS)
Newly renovated Deluxe rooms are located on the top floors, with a private balcony and panoramic views of the Rishikesh valley.
Each room is equipped with a luxurious King size bed, a comfortable Settee with a footrest facing the balcony, elegant writing and bedside tables.
Each room features spacious walk-in closets and perfectly appointed bathrooms with life size mirrors and a luxurious bathtub with an LCD TV and windows overlooking panoramic views of the valley.
Ananda’s wellness cuisine incorporates key principles from Ayurveda, which takes into consideration not just taste, but suitability to body type.
The cuisine is 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, colors, flavors, or preservatives.
Ananda’s wellness cuisine concept is reemphasized by the show kitchen at Ananda where the chefs instruct in how to make these dishes at home so that one may continue that ‘way of life’.
Special care menus are provided in consultation with the in house Ayurvedic doctor, to align the specific imbalances of the various body types. Click here for a sample of Ananda’s gourmet ayurvedic cuisine.
Ananda’s healthy cuisine incorporates key principles from Ayurveda, which takes into consideration not just taste, but suitability to body type.
The emphasis is on fresh natural foods low in fat and calories using whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, low-fat dairy products, and the avoidance of added or artificial salts, colors, flavors, or preservatives.
The Ananda Healthy cuisine App enables healthy eating with recipes listed for body types (doshas) and for certain dietary restrictions like gluten free, nut free, dairy free etc.
Utilizing the principles of Ayurveda in western and eastern cooking techniques, there’s healthy eating guidelines in it for everyone.
Whether it is the cup of tea on your mind or merely historic curiosity, the Tea Lounge is your awaited answer. Located in the Viceregal Palace, it is a warm, romantic setting for an afternoon cup of tea and light snacks.
The lounge walls are adorned with the portraits of the erstwhile Maharaja and the other political dignitaries who visited Narendra Nagar during the reign of the Maharaja.
Of particular interest and mention are the signatures and pictures of Lord Mountbatten, the last Viceroy of India.
While the lounge quietly tells a story of days of yore, relax on the lounge sofas or admire the rich, brocaded tapestry and let yourself wander back into time.
The spa’s signature restaurant features the finest Indian, Asian and Western cuisine.
Based on the basic values of traditional cooking, the Restaurant explores new vistas in modern gastronomy, with emphasis on a light and healthy meal.
Keeping in mind the long duration of stay of the guests, a la carte menu changes every 4 months according to the season.For guests on a wellness program, menus are prepared as per Ayurvedic principes.
According to Ayurveda everything is made out of the five elements of air, space, fire, water and earth, including the human's bodies.
The three body types are a combination of these – Vata constitutes air and space – Pitta is made up of fire and water – and Kapha is water and earth.
Vata body types lean towards light and dry foods. In order to balance this, oily, moist and heavy foods, with tones of sweet, sour and salt need to be added to the diet.
In contrast, Pitta body types need cool and heavy foods with sweet, bitter and pungent flavours to dowse the fire.
Similarly, Kapha body types need light food with bitter, pungent and astringent flavours.
The ambience in the Restaurant is in complete harmony with the prolific use of Yantric Art.
Enjoy a delicious meal while your aural senses are treated to the lilting strains of classical instrumental music.
The spa chef would be happy to assist you in your specific dietary requirements making your Ananda experience truly special.
The Restaurant offers a menu for better living with meals enriched with the vivid flavour of organic vegetables and herbs. It is built in a grove of old Sal trees, overlooking the valley of Rishikesh.
The light warmth of the early morning sun or the evening stars adds to the Rejuvenation Cuisine.
The menu encompasses of delicacies from Asian, Western and Oriental platter.
An expansive spa spread across 2,323sqm with its 24 treatment rooms, state of the art gymnasium, outdoor temperature-controlled swimming pool and luxurious hydrotherapy facilities is the centre of attention at Ananda.
The spa featuring more than 80 body and beauty experiences integrates traditional Indian wellness practices of Ayurveda and Yoga with the best of international wellness experiences at the best destination spa in India.
The personalized therapy and activities program are designed to meet individual needs and health goals – de-stress, detoxification and cleansing, deep relaxation, anti-ageing, weight & inch loss, while also offering guidance in the areas of nutrition and active fitness.
A team of qualified nutritionists, Western & Ayurvedic physicians, spa therapists, Yoga and Fitness experts all gently guide towards a better lifestyle at this Himalayan spa and wellness retreat.
Ananda’s fitness offerings are in collaboration with Sumaya, India’s leading state-of-the-art personal training company, which focuses on customised fitness routines with a complete focus on individual lifestyle management.
From massages and specialized diet programme to fulfill personal goals to the more rigorous transformations in lifestyle, the Ayurveda experience has been designed keeping in mind the individual’s desire to heal, cleanse, relax and revitalize.
Himalayan Crystals cleansed at the source of the Ganges, bring their healing powers balancing the chakras and cleansing the being of negative thoughts and energy.
No spa program is complete without the fascinating global combine of complete wellness offered by blending the best known therapies garnered from every corner of the world.
Ananda’s Physiotherapy and Osteopathic team have a minimum of 7 years of education and training including a Masters Degree in Physiotherapy and are well skilled to diagnose and treat a spectrum of physical health issues.
Vedanta is derived from two words, veda – knowledge and anta – end. Vedanta therefore means the culmination of knowledge. It is the ancient Indian philosophy which answers the fundamental questions of life.
Ananda offers special workshops and private sessions with Visiting Masters in different areas of wellbeing. They visit from around the world to share their talents with those who choose to explore and understand the deeper realms of holistic well being
Yoga at Ananda is completely pure and traditional in form, stemming from the roots of Hatha yoga and adapting it to suit individual needs. It is a disciplined science teaching the techniques of the renowned Bihar School of Yoga.
Located in the tranquil Himalayan foothills, close to the mythological cities of Haridwar and Rishikesh, surrounded by graceful Sal forests, overlooking the peaceful Ganga as it meanders into the distance.
Ananda is the spiritual pathway to the ultimate, discovered through the union of body, mind and soul.
Ananda offers a wide range of complimentary activities to make your stay a rejuvenating experience.
Sip a fresh juice under clear Himalayan skies, get a healthy sun-kissed tan as you lounge by an aquamarine pool enjoying garden-fresh vegetables and organic greens.
The Ganga Aarti is a devotional ritual on the banks of the river Ganges at Rishikesh, where prayers and offerings are made to the holy river.
Enjoy gentle strolls along picturesque hill trails from Ananda, or experience the thrilling guided mountain treks with views of snow-capped Himalayan Mountains.
Unique dining experiences are created in spectacular private venues across the palace estate by the expert chefs to make your special occasions even more magical.
Make a trip to Rajaji National Park - the 820 sq. km perfect wild life and bird watching destination.
Of all the rivers of the Indian subcontinent, the Ganga is perhaps the most beautiful. It originates from Gaumukh in the Garhwal region of the Himalayas and is a superb river for inflatable rafts. Rafting on its waters is an unusual experience.
ANANDA IN THE HIMALAYAS
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