If you want an authentic Ayurvedic experience in luxurious surroundings, then this idyllic retreat in the Himalayan foothills is what you are looking for. A 7 night Escape that focuses on rejuvenating tired and stressed bodies and minds – something most of us could do with!  Qualified Ayurvedic doctors and therapists administer this 4,000 year old holistic approach to wellbeing.

The Escape includes:

• 1 Ayurvedic and Wellness consultation
• 13 personalised Ayurvedic therapies
• 3 private yoga sessions
• 1 personalised meditation session
• 1 Swedish massage
• AComplimentary Attendance to Aarati Ceremony BONUS Free Activity
• 1 Ayurvedic Lifestyle recommendation
• Introductory Spa and Fitness Orientation sessions with a spa consultation
• Daily use of the Hydrotherapy facilities
• Participation in scheduled Spa Lifestyle and Wellness activities - yoga, Pranayama, Meditation and Fitness classes, Cooking demonstrations, lecturers, workshops and excursions
• 7 nights accommodation in a Deluxe room
• Full Board - 3 Ananda Rejuvenation Spa Cuisine meals daily
• Morning wake up signature tea
• Daily fresh fruit bowl
• Return train transfers from Delhi to Ananda (air transfer at extra cost)
• Return flights from UK to Delhi

Special Offers:

• 05 January 10- 30 April 11

Free Attendance to Aarati Ceremony valid for stays between

• 05 January 10 - 30 April 11

Awards:

- Favourite Destination Spa - Conde Nast Traveller Readers' Travel Awards 2010

- No.2 Overseas Spa Retreat - Conde Nast Traveller Readers' Spa Awards 2008

Press:

• Featured in The Daily Telegraph>>Read Article
• Featured in Easy Living Magazine  >>Read Article  

Ananda in the Himalayas Details

Location

Situated in the Himalayan foothills, close to city of Rishikesh, the birthplace of yoga. With views of the Ganges and the surrounding forests, the location is magical and definitely worth the journey from Delhi.  You can get there by air, train and car but the car journey takes 7 - 8 hours so we recommend taking a convenient connecting flight or experiencing the famous Indian Rail Service.

Transfer Time -  2 hours by air and car or 5 hours by train and car.

Rooms

All 75 rooms have balconies and overlook the palace or valley.  We recommend taking the valley view rooms for a small supplement as the spectacular views will enhance your relaxed state. If space and privacy is important to you, splash out on one of the 3 suites which have their own sitting rooms and  private gardens or choose one of the brand new villas with their own private pools and saunas.  

Food

All our Ananda holidays include a Wellness Consultation where you will find out about your personal Ayurvedic body type.  Your diet will be customised to suit your body type and your meals will include ingredients, herbs and spices to optimise your health and help get your body in balance.  For example, if you are prescribed as having a Pitta body type (fire & water), your diet will consist of cool and heavy food with strong flavours to calm down the fire and balance the elements.  It is a whole fascinating science and you will be amazed with the positive results to your wellbeing.  Don't expect just Indian flavours, the choices are Western as well as Asian and will suit all tastes.  There is a sharing table at dinner for those travelling alone. 

Fitness and Daily Activities

The daily activities focus on the ancient disciplines of yoga and meditation to achieve the balance of mind, body and spirit, but also include other Western activities such as fitness classes. Start your day with a nature walk and take in the beauty of  the area followed by the regular morning yoga class.  Experience acqua yoga, sit in on the lectures that explain the science of Ayurveda, take part in a golfing skills workshop, attend a fitness class.  There are enough free daily activities to immerse yourself in a true wellness experience.  A weekly activity schedule will be put in your room - just take your pick!

Other activities

The chef holds a weekly cookery class to pass on practical skills on Ayurvedic and healthy cooking.  A cultural evening is held once a week at the amphitheatre where local children will entertain you.  There is a 9 hole golf course, billiards room and trips and treks can be arranged to local temples and beauty spots. 

Insider Tips

• Himalayan pure spring water is served at the Ananda, an important element of their Spa therapies.
• The climate throughout the year is pleasant, except for the periods between December and January where it can often drop to 6 degrees centigrade at nights so remember to take a jumper or two!
• You will be provided with kurta pyjamas to wear around the resort so pack light.

Wellness Approach

• The Ananda Wellness Centre is the ultimate in commitment to rejuvenation of body and soul with an extensive spa menu of over 79 treatments. The focus is on traditional Indian practices of Ayurveda, yoga and Meditation but the luxurious facilities are as state of the art as they come.  Focused programmes (ayurveda, detox, weight loss, fitness etc) are overseen by the Ayurvedic Doctors.  However if it is beauty treatments or holistic therapies, you will also find the best of the best here delivered by a team of experts.  Look out for their visiting Masters schedule for extra-ordinary therapies.

Freestyle Spa

• Comprehensive hydrotherapy facilities include a steam room, sauna, jacuzzi, Kniepp foot bath and a cold plunge pool.

Find out more about the benefits of  >>Freestyle Spa

Signature Treatment

Ananda Touch  Warm oil with a hint of rose is applied to the skin in rhythmic flowing movements over the back, shoulders, neck and scalp release deep seated tension and stress, relieve aches and pains, encourage deep breathing, calm the mind and make you feel at one with your body.

We Love

• All the recipes for the Ananda scrubs and essential oil blends have been created by the Spa Director uniquely for the Ananda in the Himalayas.  They are made freshly just for the Ananda without preservatives or enhancers.
• Tibetan massage focuses on lymphatic drainage, acupressure and meridian work using Hot Himalayan salt poultices infused with cardamom, lavender and jatamansi over the back, backs and fronts of legs, chest, finishing with a wonderful head massage not forgetting the body’s meridian energy channels. The aim of this treatment is to restore the nervous system and stimulate a free flow of energy within the body. Himalayan Bliss!

Rejuvenated & Educated.