Ananda in the Himalayas, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
The Resort -
Located in the tranquil Himalayan foothills, about 250 kms from Delhi,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-- is truly a luxury destination SPA, par excellence.
Accommodation and Food -
With palace and valley views, the Deluxe rooms are understated yet luxurious. 70 in all, they feature walk-in closets and perfectly appointed bathrooms with windows overlooking panoramic views of the valley or of the Palace. Each room opens onto large balconies with picture-perfect views, ideal for a private meal.
The 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 that guests normally stay for long periods of time, the a la carte menus are changed every day for lunch and dinner to provide more variety.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, while the Pavilion is a casual and elegant setting for drinks and light snacks.
Other activities and facilities -
The Ananda Spa also houses extensive recreational facilities such as the outdoor lap pool; the 16-station life-cycle gymnasium and a squash court. There is also a 6-hole golf course and opportunities for outdoor adventure activities like rafting, trekking and wildlife safaris. Yoga sessions are complimentary and are held twice daily. Yoga assists in balancing mind, body and spirit, restoring perfect health in the most natural and effective manner.Once a week, there are also cooking classes, where the chef at Ananda shares his secrets to good health and great cuisine the show kitchen.
Spa and Ayurveda
The 21,000 sq ft spa offers an extensive menu of over 79 body and beauty treatments, integrating the traditional Indian systems of Ayurveda with the more contemporary Western spa approach. The spa experience strives to achieve the ultimate harmony between the physical and the mental realms of the individual.With a unique focus on the traditional Indian sciences of Yoga and Ayurveda, Ananda Spa creates the skillful synthesis between age-old therapies and modern spa technology. The personalised therapy and activities programmes are designed to meet individual needs and health goals, such as de-stress, detoxification, deep relaxation, anti-aging and weight loss, while also offering guidance in the areas of nutrition and exercise.Twenty treatment rooms with specialised areas for Ayurveda, Oriental and European systems of holistic health, a team of qualified nutritionists, Western & Ayurvedic physicians and spa therapists with knowledge of ancient Indian sciences and modern western treatments will all gently guide you towards a better lifestyle.
Packages available
Ayurvedic Rejuvenation Programme : This is a personalised programme that includes stimulating and purifying therapies, daily Yoga and Meditation and Dosha-specific Ayurvedic diet to help reduce stress, improve health and address common ailments or simply delay the ageing process.
Detox Programme : The Detox programme has been carefully designed not only to detox the body but also the mind. if the mind is clear of negative thoughts and barriers, detoxifying the body come more naturally and become less of a stress upon one’s over all well being.
| Packages | Room Type | Rates | |||
| Valid from 01 Jul’2009 till 15 Oct’2009 | Valid from 16 Oct’2009 till 30 Apr’2010 | ||||
| 07 nights Ananda Ayurvedic Rejuvenation Programme | Twin Sharing (per person) |
Single Occupancy | Twin Sharing (per person) |
Single Occupancy | |
| Palace View Room | USD 2175 | USD 3183 | USD 3106 | USD 4547 | |
| Valley View Room | USD 2332 | USD 3488 | USD 3331 | USD 4981 | |
| 14 nights Ananda Ayurvedic Rejuvenation Programme | Palace View Room | USD 3954 | USD 5778 | USD 5650 | USD 8255 |
| Valley View Room | USD 4240 | USD 6361 | USD 6056 | USD 9084 | |
| 21 nights Ananda Ayurvedic Rejuvenation Programme | Palace View Room | USD 5222 | USD 7602 | USD 7461 | USD 10860 |
| Valley View Room | USD 5599 | USD 8357 | USD 7998 | USD 11941 | |
| 07 nights Ananda Detox Programme | Palace View Room | USD 1972 | USD 3007 | USD 2817 | USD 4290 |
| Valley View Room | USD 2110 | USD 3290 | USD 3015 | USD 4697 | |
| 14 nights Ananda Detox Programme | Palace View Room | USD 3651 | USD 5526 | USD 5216 | USD 7897 |
| Valley View Room | USD 3911 | USD 6051 | USD 5588 | USD 8640 | |
| 21 nights Ananda Detox Programme | Palace View Room | USD 5152 | USD 7784 | USD 7362 | USD 11117 |
| Valley View Room | USD 5518 | USD 8506 | USD 7883 | USD 12155 | |
Above rates are based on exchange rates applicable as on 01st May’2009
Standard inclusions for all packages :
- Accommodation on twin sharing/single occupancy basis in above mentioned room categories.
- Two way transfer from the Haridwar train station or the Dehradun Jolly Grant airport to Ananda In The Himalayas
- Morning Wake Up signature tea.
- Fresh fruit bowl provided every day.
- 3 Ananda Rejuvenation Spa Cuisine meals (breakfast / lunch / dinner), per night of stay, per person
- Introductory Spa and Fitness orientation with an Initial Spa consultation.
- Daily use of the Hydrotherapy facilities:
- Indoor and Outdoor Jacuzzi, Steam, Sauna, Chill Plunge Pool, Kneipp Hydrotherapy Foot Bat and Heated Lap Pool
- Opportunity to participate in scheduled Spa Lifestyle and Wellness activities:
- Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation, Fitness, Cooking demonstrations
- Lectures, Workshops and Excursions
Treatments / Therapies included for Rejuvenation Programme :
Treatments / Therapies included for Detox Programme :
