Set at the foothills of the tranquil Himalayas in Rishikesh India is the luxurious award-winning destination spa, Ananda Himalayan Wellness & Spa. Be enchanted at the lavish and beautiful surroundings whilst experiencing the very best of ancient Indian wellness and modern spa treatments with the 7 Night Yoga and Shatkriya Detox package. What better place to experience a Yoga Detox than the spiritual homeland of yoga, Rishikesh, in the valley of the Himalayas.
Escape from the stresses of life on a journey of well-being with the Yoga Detox package and rejuvenate the body, mind and soul. A detailed debrief session, lifestyle consultation and counseling session are included within the package. Optional consultations include Ayurveda and fitness.
The Yogic Detox Programme at Ananda Wellness and Spa uses Hatha Asanas (Posture) and Pranayama (Yogic breathing) to activate organs, preparing them for the process of detox purification for the body and mind. Traditional Hatha Yogic cleansing techniques of Shatkriya are practiced to detox naturally; meditation, physical purification and massage are offered. Options include Abhyanga Ayurvedic Massage, Choornaswedena Ayurvedic Massage and Aromatherapy Massage.
Modern and relaxing spa treatments to complement the detox process proposed are Swedish Massage, Rejuvenation Spa, Steam, Sauna, Chill Plunge Pool, and Kneipp Hydrotherapy Foot Bath.
Along with the healing and holistic package, there is a schedule of wellness activities at the Spa; Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation, Vedanta talks, Fitness, and Cooking demonstrations. Explore Rishikesh on picturesque nature walks and treks, white water rafting, safari or the Ganga Aarti (a devotional ritual on the banks of river Ganges).
To preserve the tranquility of Ananda’s Destination Spa, children under the age of 14 years are not permitted. Use of Spa facilities (Sauna, Steam and spa therapies) are available only to guests aged 18 and above. Guests aged between 14 and 18 years can take part in other scheduled activities like yoga, meditation, treks and enjoy the swimming pool.
Time spent on this magical detox programme and Spa will leave guests rejuvenated and at harmony in the world, detox the body, mind and soul in the lap of luxury at Ananda Himalayan Wellness and Spa Rishikesh, India.
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.
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.
The cuisine at Ananda instills the key principles and concepts from Indian Ayurveda, taking into account your Doshas and suitability to body type. The food is fresh and naturally low in fat and calories emphasis being on the consumption of whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, low-fat dairy products, and the avoidance of added or artificial salts, colors, flavors, or preservatives. The culinary staff at Ananda regularly giving cooking instructions and guidance in the show kitchen so that you may continue that ‘way of life’. The in-house Ayurvedic doctor provides consultations and according to your needs, a special care diet plan is crafted in order to align the specific imbalances if any.
At Ananda you can choose from one of the following locations to enjoy your meal
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.