Ananda is a lifestyle Spa located close to the religious and mythological important cities of Rishikesh and Haridwar and at the foot of the Himalayas. Ananda is a spiritual getaway form the blaring and polluted outer busy world. It is a retreat for the union of the body, mind and soul. Ananda redefines the real meaning of life through the combined knowledge of Ayurveda, Yoga and Vendanta. The Ananda spa that stands today was once the palace of Maharaja of Tehri Garwhal.
Accommodation:
It offers 70 deluxe rooms and 5 suites. Each of them is occupied with modern facilities. Each room and the suites offer excellent view of the Ganga.
Special Attractions:
- Food of an individual is different and everyone’s need is taken care of through a customized diet. The hotel derives its food concepts from the ayurveda.
- The spa offers a number of ayurvedic treatments and spa therapies.
- The spa helps you rejuvenate through aromatherapy massages; reflexology, classic Swedish massage, hydro jet body blitz, jet lag hydro massage and sea weed Hydro therapy bath are among the ones that are offered at the Ananda spa.
- Board Meetings and executive retreats with an impressive board rooms for groups up to 20.
- Study of Vendata – Spiritual enlightenment. Complimentary lectures conducted twice daily by disciples of Swami Parthasarthy.
- Yoga to balance the mind, body, spirit and restoring health in a natural manner.
- Billiards – It houses a 100 year old pool table which was used by the Maharaja and is decorated with the artifacts of the past.
- Golf.
- Cooking classes.
- Nature walks and treks.
- White water rafting.
- Safari.
- Ganga aarti.
Accessibility:
By Air: The nearest airport is the Jolly Grant airport at Dehradun.
By Train: The nearest railway station is Haridwar and one can reach Haridwar after a 4 hour train journey from Delhi.
By Bus: It is about 7 to 8 hours of journey by road from New Delhi to reach Ananda.
