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Ananda In Himalayas - Rishikesh

Ananda in Himalayas : Arrive at world's finest Spa resort Condé Nast Traveller, 2005 reader’s spa awards, Ananda in the Himalayas- translated in ancient sanskrit, to mean - Happiness & Self contentment. Once the abode of the Maharaja of Tehri Garhwal, Ananda is now the chosen destination of the leisure, life-style & business traveller. There are 76 rooms set amidst beautiful landscape gardens. Each room & suite offers breathtaking views of the Ganges & the mystifying ascent of the Hills. Bathe at divine Himalayan heights. Experience the Outdoors from the Indoors.
Accommodation:
76 Rooms set amidst beautifully landscaped gardens, Each room & suite accommodation offers breathtaking views of the Ganges and the mystifying ascent of the hill.This Suite, with a wrap around terrace, outdoor Jacuzzi and its own telescope, embodies the graciousness of a bygone era. Located in the Palace annex, in an area of 220 sqm, it exudes the warmth of Indian hospitality, with special local touches in the décor - framed antique Jamawar fabric, gold painted wooden artifacts and pillars with intricate paintings by Rajasthani master craftsman. The other facilities of this suite include a spacious dining and living room with seating for six, a bedroom with a four-poster bed, an adjoining dressing area and a separate shower and steam room.
Dining
Everybody requires a customized diet. One type is not good for all, and standard diets such as high-carb, high protein or low-cal are simply not healthy choices for everyone. Ananda’s food concept is based on this belief and through incorporating key principles from Ayurveda. According to Ayurveda everything is made out of the five elements of air, space, fire, water and earth, including our 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.

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The restaurants
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. Our spa chef would be happy to assist you in your specific dietary requirements making your Ananda experience truly special.
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.
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.
Facilities
Executive Retreats Ananda in the Himalayas is the ideal destination for Board Meetings and Executive Retreats - groups of upto 20 people. An impressive board room with a majestic 15 feet high ceiling and a fireplace and the Adhyatma Dham Pavillion with majestic mountain views create inspiring venues for high powered meetings.
Vedanta Classes Vedanta literally means the culmination of knowledge. It is a scientific presentation of the Eternal Principles of life and living, enabling one to attain the rare combination of material prosperity and mental peace. The knowledge helps achieve physical dynamism, mental equilibrium and intellectual clarity and directs one to the goal of ultimate liberation - Spiritual Enlightenment. Complimentary lectures are conducted twice daily by senior disciples of Swami Parthasarthy, internationally acclaimed exponent of Vedanta.
Yoga The Yoga practices followed at Ananda are completely pure and traditional in form, stemming from the roots of Hatha Yoga. A disciplined science encompassing all aspects of life in different ways and levels, Yoga assists in balancing mind, body and spirit, restoring perfect health in the most natural and effective manner. Join our complimentary yoga sessions held twice daily and rediscover the balance in your life.
Swimming Pool
Perched on the side of a hill that slopes down to the valley, flanked by natural forest on one side and the exquisite Spa building on the other, this is the ultimate in relaxation. 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… What more could one ask for?
Location:
Ananda is located near the town of Rishikesh, the spiritual birthplace of Yoga, Meditation & Ayurveda, also famous for Mahesh Yogi's Ashram.265 kms from New Delhi.55 kms from Jolly Grant (Dehradun) Airport, 45 kms from Haridwar Railway Station 25 kms from Shivpuri river rafting camps on the Ganges.