BEST LUXURY SPA RESORT IN INDIA - Ananda Spa in the Himalayas

THE ANANDA IN THE HIMALAYAS (Ananda Spa), which is rated by the Conde Nast Traveller as world’s best Luxury Spa Resort for 3 consecutive years in 2005, 2006 and 2007 is tucked away in the foothills of the Himalayas near the holy cities of Rishikesh & Haridwar.

Ananda Spa boasts of a 5 wave certification by BISA (British International Spa Association). Ananda is luxury destination spa resort located in the picturesque foothills of the Himalayas, the birthplace of India's ancient arts of yoga, meditation and Ayurveda.; Ananda Spa Resort is set amongst 100 acres of virgin forest and is built around a Maharaja's palace estate. Spa Rooms and suites of Ananda Spa offer breathtaking views of the Ganges River and Rishikesh valley. We believe that a stay at the Ananda in the Himalayas, which offers some of the age old Rejuvenation Therapies and Treatments from across India, The Oriental and European therapies will not only turn out to be perfect Nirvana but also assure some of those most memorable moments.

Location
The Ananda Spa Resort is located approximately 275 kms from Delhi near the over an expanse of almost 100 acres of lush green Hillside overlooking the Ganges valley with the cities of Rishikesh and Haridwar in the backdrop. There are two daily flights from Delhi to Jollygrant (Dehradun) airport which is about an hour’s drive away. Alternatively, you may also opt for a fast and comfortable train journey from Delhi to Haridwar (approximately 4 ½ hrs followed by a 90 minute drive to the resort).

Accommodation
The Ananda Spa Resort offers 70 luxurious rooms, 5 suites and 3 Villas offering spectacular views of the Ganges Valley below or the magnificent Palace of the Maharaja of Tehri Garhwal which forms the facade of the resort. All rooms are designed to infuse the natural Himalayan Light, built in a minimalist and holistic fashion with wooden floors , a walk in closet, marble bathrooms with sunken bathtubs facing large Bay windows with magnificent views . Each room also features an independent patio balcony which offers an uninterrupted view of the nature at your feet.

• Trekking to Kunjapuri
• White water river rafting (excluding May to mid October)
  
• Kayaking
• Visit the wild elephants at the Rajaji National Park
  
• Elephant photo safaris at the Chilla National Park
  
• Nature walks
  
• See the evening aarti at Rishikesh (Hindu ritual)
  
• Have a private lesson of golf on the independent driving range
  
• Play a round of golf on the challenging Himalayan course
  

How to reach Ananda Spa

• Ananda Spa is situated in the foothills of the Himalayas, close to Rishikesh town
• New Delhi – Haridwar Jn (Reservations available in Executive Class & Air-conditioned Chair Car)
• Dehradun - Jolly Grant Airport 42km, 60min by car
  
• Haridwar Rail Station 42km, 60min by car
  
• Flight time from the UK : 12 hrs. to India
  
• Airlines from the UK : Air India, British Airways, Jet Airways
  

You will be seen off and met at each place and our representatives shall ensure that your onward arrangements are confirmed as per program.

For more information visit: www.anandaspa.com