Ananda In The Himalayas – A Destination Spa

We all have those days where we wish we could just escape by taking off to a destination where there’s respite from nagging office deadlines, painful bumper to bumper traffic, a mountain of domestic chores and never-ending errands.  If this sounds like your life, then we have just the destination for you where a much-needed break from the demands of everyday life will leave you feeling like a whole new person. Here’s why Ananda in the Himalayas is the perfect getaway for you.

Spa Treatments

A destination spa, Ananda is tucked away in the Himalayan foothills close to Rishikesh. Ensconced by forests and overlooking the River Ganga, the peace and quiet found here is a welcoming breath of fresh air. The spa facilities at Ananda span 24,000 square kilometers (take our word for it, that’s huge!), which includes 24 treatment rooms, a gym with the latest equipment, an outdoor temperature-controlled swimming pool and several hydrotherapy facilities. Spa treatments at Ananda include both ancient Ayurveda and modern therapeutic massages. Some of these are Abhyanga, Sirodhara, Aromatherapy and Deep Tissue. Longer, more intense wellness packages at Ananda include a 14 or 21 day weight management program, a signature detox program and a stress management program.

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Yoga and Meditation

If you’re looking to tune your mind and body, Ananda is the place to do it. Along with holistic wellness treatments, the crisp and clean mountain environs are a great place to meditate and practice yoga. Like everything else at Ananda, yoga programs are customised to every guest’s needs. From traditional yoga forms to specialised techniques that include stretching and breathing, all you need to do is relax and let go.

Activities and Excursions

Along with being pampered in the lap of luxury, rejuvenate your senses even further with activities in and around Ananda. For an adrenaline rush, go whitewater rafting on the River Ganga or take a wildlife safari in Rajaji National Park with its prolific population of elephants. Also roaming in the forests are tigers, panthers, wild boars and barking deer. For a more pious experience, watch and participate in the evening aarti on the River Ganga in Rishikesh  at the Parmarth Niketan Ashram on the banks of the river.  The grounds of Ananda offer many opportunities to go for a leisurely stroll or mini trek.

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Special Occasions

​Ananda is an ideal destination to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or a friendship. Whether for yourself or as a gift for a loved one, a weekend in Ananda is the perfect way to reconnect. Ananda’s signature packages like Himalayan Bliss and Essentially Ananda include accommodation, meals and select wellness treatments. 

Ranked as one of the greatest destination spas in the world, Ananda doesn’t disappoint. A retreat for the mind, body and soul, this sanctuary in the mountains is where your well-being comes before anything else.

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