The Palace Estate, Tehri - Garhwal,, Narendranagar 249175 India
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Ananda in the Himalayas is an award winning luxury destination spa located in the foothills of the Himalayas, the birthplace of India's ancient arts of yoga, meditation and Ayurveda. Dedicated to restoring balance and harmonizing energy through a holistic approach, Ananda incorporates the healing principles of the East and the West with a specific focus on Ayurveda and Yoga, along with contemporary International spa experiences. Set amongst 100 acres of virgin forest and opened in September 2000, Ananda in the Himalayas is built around a Maharaja's palace estate and located 260 kilometres north of New Delhi. The resort features a restored Viceroy's Palace, world-class Spa, 70 deluxe rooms, 5 suites and 3 villas. Two of these villas are 2 bedroom villas and one is a single bedroom villa, with breathtaking views of the Ganges River and the mountainside. With the highest standards of service, luxurious accommodations, innovative dining and breathtaking mountain views, Ananda is an internationally recognised oasis offering an enriching experience designed to restore, renew and revitalise. Ananda signature wellness programs include Detox, Ayurvedic Rejuvenation, Weight Management, Stress Management, Yogic Detox, Ananda Yoga, Ananda Renew and Ananda Active. Getaway Spa packages starting at 2 or 3 nights are also available.
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Ananda in the Himalayas is an exquisite luxury destination nestled amidst the serene beauty of Rishikesh, the land of spirituality and yoga, especially magical during the monsoon season when clouds seem to dance at ground level. This haven offers a perfect getaway for those seeking tranquility and rejuvenation while being surrounded by breathtaking views of the lush greenery and mist-covered mountains. The culinary experience at Ananda is nothing short of exceptional. The outstanding food offerings cater to diverse tastes and preferences, blending traditional Indian flavors with international cuisines. Each dish is carefully crafted with fresh and locally sourced ingredients, leaving a delightful explosion of flavors on your taste buds. One of the highlights of the stay at Ananda is the enlightening Vedanta classes. Led by experienced and knowledgeable instructors, these sessions delve into the profound wisdom of ancient Indian scriptures and philosophies. The teachings leave a lasting impression, encouraging self-reflection and a deeper understanding of life's purpose. The impeccable service provided by the resort's staff ensures that every guest's needs and desires are effortlessly taken care of. From the warm welcome upon arrival to the attention to detail throughout the stay, the staff's dedication makes you feel cherished and pampered, adding to the overall sense of comfort and bliss. The spa and wellness center at Ananda offers an array of rejuvenating therapies and massages that leave you feeling invigorated and refreshed. Trained therapists use time-honored techniques and natural ingredients to release tension and promote a sense of inner harmony and balance. The monsoon season, with its cool and misty ambiance, enhances the therapeutic experience, making it even more enchanting. From the private balcony of your luxurious suite, you can admire the breathtaking sight of the famous Laxman Jhoola, an iconic suspension bridge that spans the Ganges River. As the river flows below and the clouds gracefully hover around the bridge, you find yourself in awe of nature's beauty and the tranquility that surrounds you. In conclusion, Ananda in the Himalayas offers a heavenly escape during the monsoon season. It captivates your senses with outstanding food, enlightens your mind with Vedanta classes, indulges you with impeccable service, and revitalizes your body and soul with invigorating therapies. The view of Laxman Jhoola from your balcony becomes a symbol of the harmony between nature and human creations, making this luxury destination an unforgettable experience of serenity and self-discovery.…
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 7 Aug 2023
Dear Guest, Namaskar! Thank you for visiting Ananda and sharing a comprehensive feedback on Tripadvisor. We are delighted to know that your recent visit at Ananda has created a lasting memory. The tranquillity of nature, holistic wellness offerings, nourishing cuisine, spiritual learning through the philosophy of Vedanta and hospitality of our team, are aspects which help create singular journeys for all our guests . We are thankful for your endorsement of the overall experience and the kind recognition of the services extended by our teams. Your words of encouragement would continually motivate us to reach our true potential. We thank you again for your patronage. We look forward to welcoming you back in near future. Best regards, Aniket Sarkar General Manager
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Spirituality blended with comfort and luxury. Tranquility floats in the air of the property. Experience the world’s best massage , Unique food menu with sumptuous dishes. A real heavenly experience on “devabhoomi “. Pride of India.
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 3 Nov 2022
Dear Guest, Namaskar! Thank you for your patronage to us and sharing your wonderfully crafted feedback on Tripadvisor. It is indeed a lovely read. We are very pleased to know that you had an exceptional experience at Ananda. It is most gratifying to note that you could experience all aspects of Ananda; natural beauty, luxury, cuisine, wellness and the vibrant spiritual energy. We have been fortunate to have continually received the affection and blessings from our guests. Your kind words of appreciation truly motivate us to go the extra mile to create guest delight. We look forward to welcoming you back to Ananda in near future. Best regards, Aniket Sarkar General Manager
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Ananda is one of the best spa I have been in the world (and I have tried quite many so far!). And of course, it is not only for the spa that you should go there. The location is amazing, so beautiful in the hills, middle of no where, so peaceful… The hotel is beautiful, no need to say that you have all the comfort you can desire, the bedding is fabulous also, bathroom is percer with shower and bath tube, with a wonderful view. The restaurant, serving healthy food of course, has a good choice and the best chocolate mousse I have ever tried! And so the spa is a wonder, specialised in Ayurvedic treatments of course, a very large choice is available, the therapists are very good with fabulous hands to heal you. Impossible not to leave feeling so much better than at your arrival. Some activities are also organised everyday, like yoga, meditation, walks, gym… It is a must try at least once in life if possible.…
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 18 Jul 2023
Dear Guest, Namaskar! Thank you for your patronage to us and sharing your comprehensive feedback. It is so heartening to read about your experience of the nature, ambiance and various offerings during your recent visit. It is gratifying to note that combination of various elements has created a lasting memory for you. We deeply appreciate your kind recommendation for the Ananda journey. Your genuine affection and support will continually motivate us to go the extra mile to create guest delight and meaningful wellness experiences. We look forward to welcoming you back to Ananda in near future. Best regards, Aniket Sarkar General Manager
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Best in class experience palace hotel experience, expensive, but ones in blue moon for special occasions is good, something in the vibe feels great, overall great service and ambiance. Spiritual Himalayas in a luxury setting
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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Responded 24 Jun 2023
Dear Guest, Namaskar! Thank you for your patronage to us and sharing your wonderful feedback. We are very pleased to note that you had a memorable experience at Ananda. It is gratifying to note that you could align with the nature and the deep spiritual energy at Ananda, during your short visit . Your genuine affection and kind words of appreciation would continually motivate us to go the extra mile to create guest delight. We look forward to welcoming you back to Ananda in near future. Best regards, Aniket Sarkar General Manager
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Place is amazing management is good spa was excellent but had a bitter experience upon checkin & checkout. The lady at front desk was unhospitable and arrogent. I ll suggest ananda to train the staff at front desk, otherwise you ll loose customers like me.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 11 Jun 2023
Dear Guest, Namaskar ! We are thankful for your patronage to us and appreciate your taking the time to share a candid feedback on your experience. We are pleased to know that your stay at Ananda was memorable however we are very concerned to know that the interaction with our team- member at the Front Desk has impacted your experience adversely. I regret that we were unable to know and address this concern during your visit. May I request you to share your feedback with me personally for us to take any corrective action. Please contact me on my email anikets@anandaspa.com. We train and guide our teams to be warm, courteous and respectful in our interactions. Please be assured that we will suitably address this to avoid any such instances in future. I closing, may I thank you again for your feedback. I hope you would view this in isolation and not a reflection of your experience at Ananda. I hope to welcome you back to Ananda in future. Warm regards, Aniket
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For our stay 15/5 to 22/5. Room 403,405 A truly Luxurious experience, F&B, the Rooms, every facility in the property stands out! To top it all the splendid people made all the difference. Great Hospitality. The chefs seem to be waiting for our requests, readily dishing out our demands on demand!
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Responded 4 Jun 2023
Dear Guest, Namaskar! Thank you for choosing Ananda as your preferred destination for travel and sharing your personal feedback on Tripadvisor. We strive to ensure every guest journey is bespoke hence it is very gratifying to know that you and your family had a memorable experience at Ananda. We are thankful for your kind recognition of the services extended by our team members. Your genuine appreciation always encourages us to strive for excellence in our guest experience. We remain thankful for support and look forward to being of service to you in near future. Best regards, Aniket Sarkar General Manager
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One should only come here for physical and mental rest, as Rishikesh is quite a drive away - and rest you will get! The scenery is peacefully beautiful. The spa treatments are probably the best on earth! Even ‘common’, traditional massages (like deep-tissue, Swedish, or Thai) are done better here! The four-hand Abhyanga massage is just out of this world! There are two daily talks by an expert from the Vedanta Academy, and a daily meditation session also conducted by an experienced practitioner. Service staff are friendly and pro-active. Any negative? The rooms are not Tokyo-hotel-size, but certainly not large. We will have been in India for 3 weeks at this point, so wanted to have non-Indian food; while very healthy, unfortunately it’s not very good. This would not prevent us from wishing to come back here, for a longer stay next time:…
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 16 Apr 2023
Dear Guest, Namaskar! Thank you for your patronage and sharing your candid feedback on Trip Advisor. It is so heartening to read about your personal experience. We sincerely thank you for your endorsement of Ananda. The natural beauty, calming locate', vibrant spiritual energy and expertise of our teams, are key elements to the Ananda experience. I am glad to know that you were able to enjoy these elements and achieve the deeper sense of rest & harmony. It is gratifying to note that the warmth, care and personal attention by the team, has created a lasting memory for you. We deeply appreciate your kind recognition of our teams. Such feedback continually motivate us to go the extra mile to create meaningful wellness experiences. We also respect your personal observations of the room size and unsatisfactory experience of our international cuisine offering. Being a space of Wellbeing, Ananda Cuisine has evolved to curate our own Wellness Culinary experience, which sometimes may have some alteration in classical dishes. Please be assured that we will look into the quality and consistence of our culinary offering and remain open to suitably customize the same for our guests. We look forward to being of service to you and welcoming you back to Ananda in near future. Best regards, Aniket Sarkar General Manager
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I’d had my eye on a trip to Ananda for quite a while. It didn’t disappoint. A wonderful setting high in the hills, fantastic staff, amazing treatments and food. The grounds are peaceful and restoring. If you have specific issues or want a holistic reboot, book on one of the comprehensive programmes. If you’d prefer to choose your own components then book the foundation programme or just room and meals only.
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Room Tip: Valley facing rooms are on the sunny side with the views. Garden facing rooms are in shade.
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Responded 27 Feb 2023
Dear Guest, Namaskar! Thank you for your patronage to us and sharing your wonderful feedback on Tripadvisor. We are very pleased to know that you had an exceptional experience at Ananda. It is most gratifying to note that you could experience all aspects of Ananda; natural beauty, luxury, cuisine and wellness. Your kind words of appreciation truly motivate us to go the extra mile to create guest delight. We remain thankful for your personal recommendations. We look forward to welcoming you back to Ananda in near future. Best regards, Aniket Sarkar General Manager
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We stayed at Ananda for two days 20th and 21st February and it was a very different experience. On arrival, we were attended by Mr Saumya who was so gracious to attend us personally and show the entire place. This was very wonderful as we came to know about the precise history of place. This had huge impact on our first impression of the place. The place has beautiful golf grounds and is surrounded by very old trees. The restaurant has a beautiful sit out with tall trees and the staff is very well trained and attentive. They even sit to come at your eye level while talking to you.I would like to mention Mr Umesh and Suman who made an impact on us.The food is very healthy and tasty. The USP of the place is the Spa, with very well trained and meticulous staff. I would like to mention Ms Laxmi , who attended me and Mr Jyoti who was very gracious to my husband in Spa.The spa services leave an impact on you. We even attended the Vedanta lectures in morning and evening by MrJoseph. The hatha yoga in morning was good session especially in open hall which was provided with heaters. It is a place defined with wellness at its core and places stress on preventive part. Definitely one of its kind in India. Its strategic positioning in wellness with international standards makes it a unique place. Definitely worth a visit and make sure you avail the spa service.…
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Parking is available and make sure you avail the spa service
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Responded 27 Feb 2023
Dear Guest, Namaskar! Thank you for sharing your recent experience of Ananda on Trip Advisor. Your feedback is a lovely read and highlights the true essence of the Ananda experience. Each guest journey is singular hence I am glad to know that our teams displayed the sense of personal care and attention, which helped you get the most out of your stay. We are thankful for your kind recognition of the services extended by our team members. Your genuine appreciation would always encourages us to strive for excellence in our guest experience. We remain thankful for your kind recommendations and look forward to being of service to you in near future. Best regards, Aniket Sarkar General Manager
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This place is magical. I spent 3 weeks at the Ananda on a structured program and experienced the greatest sense of peace, calm, and rejuvenation. The property is stunning surrounded by gorgeous gardens, the staff thoughtful and caring, the spa services all top notch, and the food healthy and plentiful. Another highlight was the guided trekking in the foothills of the Himalayas. This is a very special place - highly recommended.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Responded 27 Feb 2023
Dear Guest, Namaskar! Thank you for visiting Ananda and sharing your personal feedback on Tripadvisor. We are delighted to know that you had a memorable experience. The nature, wellness offerings, cuisine and hospitality of our team, are aspects which help create singular journeys for all our guests . We are thankful for your kind recognition of the services extended by our team, who have left a lasting impression upon you. Your words of encouragement would continually motivate us to reach our true potential. We thank you again for your patronage. We look forward to welcoming you back in near future. Best regards, Aniket Sarkar General Manager
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Which popular attractions are close to Ananda in the Himalayas?
Nearby attractions include Shiv Gauri Pashmina World (5.2 km), Shri Badrinath Ji Temple (6.9 km), and Kunjapuri Devi Temple (3.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Ananda in the Himalayas?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Ananda in the Himalayas?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Ananda in the Himalayas?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Ananda in the Himalayas?
Yes, free parking and valet parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Ananda in the Himalayas?
Conveniently located restaurants include VARR - Temple Food of India, Shivani's Cafe, and The Arches By Salvus.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Ananda in the Himalayas?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna during their stay.
Does Ananda in the Himalayas have airport transportation?
Yes, Ananda in the Himalayas offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is Ananda in the Himalayas located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.7 km away from the centre of Narendranagar.
Are any cleaning services offered at Ananda in the Himalayas?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Ananda in the Himalayas offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to meeting rooms and conference facilities during their stay.