Ananda in the Himalayas
Clinging on the Himalayan foothills,Ananda overlooks the Gange, in northern India. The property and Palace of the Maharadja of Tehri-Garhwal make up this extraordinary hotel, instilling upon it the noble spirit of the residential areas. In Sanskrit, Ananda means « health and contentment ». A promise kept at this enchanting place that has a fantastic wellness centre. Dominating the famous city of Rishikesh where yoga, Ayurveda and meditation saw the light of day, it is only natural that Ananda is dedicated to refined hospitality and relaxation.
Located at the foot of the hill, this building for guests, houses 70 luxury rooms and five suites. Here you will find spacious rooms (45 m2), elegantly decorated with silk fabrics and furniture of the period with large balconies. In the evening, the spectacle of the sun dipping down into the Valley of Gange is another magical moment. From your room, you will also enjoy a panoramic view over the Palace of the Maharadja and the Himalayan hills. All of the suites have their own private garden but the presidential suite enjoys the epitome of refinement with an outdoor Jacuzzi on the terrace…
Created as a health and wellness destination, Ananda offers a full relaxation program. Naturally there is the spacious wellness centre that stretches over 2100 m2 and has some twenty treatment rooms offering a whole range of therapies. Food served in the dining room incorporates fundamental principles for body and skin rejuvenation. The main restaurant serves light food revolving around herbs and organic vegetables grown in the gardens of the domain and make up an eclectic fusion of California and Oriental cuisine. The Pavillion, next door, offers snacks that guarantee meeting maximum nutritional requirements and are as delicious as they are healthy. At the Winter Garden, you can also try traditional Indian cuisine called « Thali ».
There are also other outstanding features of this luxury venue such as the library with an impressive number of ancient books and manuscripts, housed in one of the Palace wings.
At Ananda, the art of living means the pursuit of wellness and refinement.
