At the foothills of the tranquil Himalayas in Northern India is the luxurious and award-winning destination spa, Ananda Himalayan Wellness & Ayurveda Rishikesh. Known as the 'Yoga Capital of the World', Rishikesh is surrounded by Sal forested hills and the flow of the river Ganges in the valley, this is the perfect place to practice relax and heal. Ananda blends traditional Indian wellness regimes of Ayurveda treatments, Yoga and Vedanta with the very finest of International Wellness Experiences.
The Founder and Director of Ananda is Ashok Khanna, his passion is to uphold India’s heritage of luxury and service whilst creating an escape from life to assist people on a journey of well-being and harmony.
Ananda Spa packages focus on Stress Management, Ayurvedic Rejuvenation, weight management program, Reiki Healing and Aromatherapy amongst others. Together with healing experiences, there are plenty of activities to do and explore; picturesque nature walks, white water rafting, safari or Ganga Aarti (a devotional ritual on the banks of river Ganges), cultural entertainment and cuisine demonstrations to name a few.
Experience a luxurious and holistic approach to wellness with healthy organic cuisine to restore balance and harmony to the body, mind and soul at the opulent Ananda Spa in Rishikesh.
Ananda’s selection of secluded, well appointed, and elegantly decorated rooms, suites and villas are sumptuous, spacious and have magnificent views of the scenic landscaped gardens or the beautiful valley. Each Ananda room, suite or villa comes with inviting, comfortable beds, a lavish bathtub, Wi-fi internet access, LCD TV and DVD player, Tea and Coffee making facility, and fresh cotton Kurta Pyjamas.
By Air
There are frequent flights from Delhi International Airport to Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun. Flight time is 45 minutes followed by a 40 min picturesque drive to Ananda in the Himalayas.
By Train
Daily trains operate from Delhi. The train journey takes 4.5 hours from Delhi to Haridwar followed by a 90 minutes drive to Ananda in the Himalayas.
By Helicopter
Ananda in the Himalayas can organize helicopter transfers from Delhi and other specific locations to Ananda. The journey from Delhi to Ananda’s private helipad (5 minutes away) takes approximately 2 hours.
Drive From New Delhi
The drive to Ananda from Delhi takes approximately 7-8 hours depending on traffic conditions.