Ananda in the Himalayas

Nestled in forested foothills, Ananda in the Himalayas sits in a maharajah’s sprawling palace estate overlooking the Ganja’s meandering tide. Here you’ll discover the wonder of holistic healing as ancient Indian arts harmonise your senses.

Revitalise with early-morning yoga, meditate in the fresh air as your cluttered mind clears, realign your chakras with crystals and connect with the earth as you’re massaged with a natural stone prepared by Indian craftsmen. Take a nature walk through awe-inspiring landscape or white-water raft through river rapids. All this is accompanied by exquisite cuisine tailored to your Ayurvedic body type. You’ll leave Ananda with a new lease of life – physically, spiritually and emotionally.

A varied range of foods is available suiting every diet and every whim. Ananda employs the same principle they use in their spa treatments, the concept of Ayurveda in which everything, including our bodies is made of a combinations of the five elements. There is also a pool and fully equipped gym for you to re awaken your body. Set amid spectacular scenery Ananda also offers nature walks and white water rafting on the Ganges.

7 NIGHT WELL BEING PACKAGE

Ananda sits in the foothills of the Himalayas where Ayurveda was born. This incredible package is designed to detox, de-stress and revitalise. You’ll be prescribed a personalised programme of treatments, activities, herbal medication and holistic cuisine enjoyed in stunning locations, such as amid mountain flowers.

YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:

•   7 nights accommodation incl. breakfast, lunch and dinner with transfers from Haridwar rail station or Dehradun airport
•   Wellness consultation
•   2 Abhyanga, a full body massage
•   2 Choornaswedana, therapeutic sweating using warm herbal poultices
•   2 Udwarthana, a toning massage
•   1 Shirodhara, a rejuvenating forehead treatment using warm herbal oil
•   1 Pizhichill, a herbal oil body treatment
•   1 Kati Vasti to ease lower back pain
•   1 Mukh lepa Facial
•   3 detoxing Ayurvedic experiences
•   2 personalised yoga sessions per room
•   2 Pranayama sessions per room, a relaxing breathing technique
•   1 Ayurvedic lifestyle recommendation

Accommodation

78 rooms, and each one designed to compliment nature.
In both style and decor, the Deluxe rooms effortlessly evoke a sense of tranquillity and comfort, with telephone and television and decorated in natural, muted hues and with views of the Palace or the beautiful valley.
Three Deluxe suites have the added advantage of secluded private gardens.
The Vice Regal suite, available on request, is the perfect retreat with private jacuzzi and antique furnishings.
The Ananda suite is situated on the ground floor and overlooks the valley. The suite boasts a bathroom with spectacular views, and separate sitting and dining areas and a large private garden
The Ananda also offers three elegantly appointed Villas nestled on a ridge surrounded by the magnificent Sal forests with one or two bedrooms, a living room, pantry for the butler, private plunge pool and sauna.

Other details

Minimum stay: 3 nights Jan01-02, Dec28-31.

Facilities

•   Vedenta facilities

•   Ayuveda spa
•   Yoga facilities
•   Restaurant
•   Golf course
•   Billiards
•   Cooking classes
•   Cultural programmes
•   Nature walks

Location

Located 160 miles north of Delhi. Approx. 45 minutes from Jolly Grant airport in Dehradun, or one hour from Haridwar station for trains from Delhi.

Public transport

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