Ananda in the Himalayas is a multi-award winning luxury wellness retreat in the Himalayan foothills, surrounded by the majestic Himalayan Mountains, the birthplace of India’s ancient practices of yoga, meditation and Ayurveda.
Overlooking the spiritual town of Rishikesh and the Ganges river valley in Northern India, Ananda is a retreat dedicated to restoring balance and harmonizing energy through a holistic approach to wellbeing. It integrates traditional Indian wellness practices of Ayurveda, Yoga and Vedanta philosophy with the best of international wellness experiences and healthy organic cuisine to bring about the union of mind, body and soul.
Ananda’s signature wellness programmes such as Ayurvedic Rejuvenation, Detox, Yogic Detox, Dhyana Meditation, Weight Management, and Stress Management are world renowned. All programmes begin with personal wellness consultations and follow a holistic approach towards achieving the best results in a safe, nurturing atmosphere guided by our team of expert Ayurvedic doctors, skilled therapists, nutritionists, yogis and spa cuisine chefs. The expansive spa is spread across 25000 sq.ft. with 24 treatment rooms, a state of the art gymnasium, outdoor temperature- controlled swimming pool and luxurious hydrotherapy facilities. Ananda is acclaimed for its gourmet wellness cuisine. The daily changing wellness menu is based on Ayurvedic principles and is customized based on the individual dosha or body type of each guest with a focus on natural, balanced and fresh foods.
Ananda is located on a 100 acre Maharaja’s Palace Estate and features exquisitely landscaped gardens, 70 elegant rooms with panoramic views of the valley or of the palace from private balconies, 4 Suites with secluded private gardens, a historical Viceregal Suite with its own private terrace and 3 private luxury villas with 40 sq. meters private villa pools in the midst of Sal trees.
Guests at Ananda can experience the grandeur of the Himalayas with outdoor adventure options including trekking, nature walks, white water rafting and jungle drives in the Rajaji National Park. A special highlight of this destination is a tour of the ancient Temples and Monasteries surrounding Rishikesh and ending with an unforgettable spiritual experience of the Ganga Aarti ceremony performed each evening on the banks of the holy river Ganges.
Re-energize yourself this year by making wellness part of your life. Enforce vitality and vigour from within as you realize your health goals, under the guidance of our wellness experts. You can choose from over 12 wellness programmes customized to harmonize your mind, body & spirit. You can enjoy up to 25% of savings whilst you do so!