Category : Spa Resort
Address : Rishikesh, Uttaranchal
Accessibility : 45 kms from airport, 22 kms from Railway
Station, Close to Bus Stand.
Description
An international standard spa resort, Ananda in Himalayas is located in the
lovely foothills of the Great Indian Himalayas. Set amidst the 100 acres of
lush forest, Ananda in Himalayas resort is a favourite destination for the
tourists who want to relax in perfect tranquility. Build around a Maharaja's
Palace, the resort has a restored Viceroy's Palace, World Class Spa, 70
deluxe rooms, 5 Suites and 3 Villas, each offering spectacular views of the
Ganges river, the Rishikesh town and nearby valleys. With its world-class
service, luxurious accommodations, delectable cuisine at the restaurant and
holistic treatment at the Spa, Ananda in Himalayas offering a rejuvenating
and memorable holiday.
Accommodation
Ananda in Himalayas has 70 deluxe rooms, 5 suites and 3 villas all
providing breathtaking views of the Himalayas, the Ganges Valley, Rishikesh
city and the Palace.
Rooms
Specially built on a mountain ridge, the rooms of the Ananda in Himalayas
provide splendid view of the valley and the Rishikesh city. Each deluxe room
has a private patio balcony from where you get the spectacular view of the
Himalayas. Designed in a minimalist and holistic fashion, the rooms at
Ananda have marble bathrooms with sunken bathtub facing bay windows offering
the wonderful views of the Himalayas.
Suites
The Viceregal Suite
Located in the Palace annex, the suite has a wrap around terrace, outdoor
Jacuzzi and its own telescope. Spread over an area of 220 sq.mts, the suite
has a huge living room, a bedroom with a four-poster bed, a dressing area,
private shower and steam room. With its special decor - framed antique
Jamawar fabric, gold painted wooden artifacts, the suite provides the warmth
of traditional Indian hospitality.
Ananda Suite and Deluxe Suites
Ananda Suite is located on the ground floor while the Deluxe Suites are
located on the first and third floor. Each room has a separate living room
and a spacious dining area
Villas
Ananda in Himalayas has three beautifully designed villas that offer the
excellent panoramic views. Two villas are double-bedded while one is a
single bedded. All these villas have a spacious living room, a pantry for
the butler, a dressing room and a large bathroom with a bathtub.
In Room Facilities
Round the clock Room Service, Hot and cold running water, Attached
bathrooms, Showers, Bathtub with beautiful view, Hair dryer, In-room safe,
Tea/coffee maker, Private bar, Television with cable connection, Telephone
with direct dialing facility, Wireless Internet connectivity for Laptops,
Wooden flooring, Walk-in closet and Personal yoga mat.
Other Facilities and Services
Other facilities offered by the resort include Restaurants, Bars, Tea
Lounge, Ayurveda and Spa treatment, Yoga classes, Golf Course, Outdoor Lap
Pool, Luxurious Hydrotherapy facilities, A Beauty Institute, Outdoor
temperature-controlled Swimming Pool, Sauna, Steam Rooms, Fully equipped
Gymnasium, Squash Court, Wildlife Safari, Bird Watching Trip, White Water
Rafting, Trekking etc
Dining
Ananda in Himalayas has a multi-cuisine restaurant that offers the
delectable Indian, Asian and Western cuisine. Guests are considered king at
Ananda in Himalayas, so the menus are changed frequently to provide more
variety. Besides mouth-watery dishes, the ambience of the restaurant and
classical instrumental music in the background make your dining a pleasant
experience. Ananda in Himalayas has three defined area for dining and
drinking which include the Pavilion, the Tree Top Deck and the Tea Lounge.
The Pavilion
Set in the main restaurant building, the pavilion is perfect place for
drinks and light snacks. At pavilion you can enjoy an exotic drink or even a
complete meal. Apart from these, the pavilion is also an ideal place to
celebrate special occasions with your family and friends.
The Tree Top Deck The Tree Top Deck is situated outside
of the restaurant on the tops of the trees. Here you can enjoy delectable
cuisine alongwith the beautiful views of the Himalayan ranges and fresh
natural surroundings. Dining at the tree top deck is a unique experience as
the fireflies and the crickets add soothing music to your meal.
The Tea Lounge
Situated in the Viceregal Palace, the Tea Lounge is lively and perfectly
romantic setting for a cup of tea with light snacks. Walls of the Tea Lounge
are adorned with the portraits of the erstwhile Maharajas and it will take
you back to the British era. In the evening enjoy a cup of hot tea alongwith
the spectacular sunset view.
Recreation
Besides a pleasant stay, Ananda in Himalayas offers plethora of
recreational activities to the guests. Ananda in Himalayas has the outdoor
lap pool, six hole golf course, squash court and 16-station life-cycle
gymnasium for indoor leisure activities. If you want to experience the
outdoor leisure activities, the resorts offers the adventure options like
wildlife safari, bird watching, white water rafting, kayaking and trekking.
You may also go for jogging along the trails, flanked by the valleys and
mountain peaks or make your own route within the lush forests. Also discover
the richness of Indian Art and Culture at Ananda through various forms of
classical dance forms or soulful evening of Ghazals.
Ananda Spa
Ananda in Himalayas has a 21,000 square ft spa which offers more than 79
body and beauty treatments. The resort has 21 treatment rooms with separate
areas for Ayurveda, Oriental and European systems of holistic health. Ananda
Spa focuses on the ancient Indian sciences of Yoga and Ayurveda and creates
the unique integration between the age-old therapies and more contemporary
Western Spa technology. The special personalized therapy and activities
programs of the spa strives to maintain the perfect harmony between the
physical and the mental status of the individual. By undergoing the spa
treatments you can achieve the health goals such as de-stress,
detoxification and cleansing, deep relaxation, weight loss, anti-aging etc.
Ayurveda at Ananda
Ayurveda constitutes an integral part of the wellness regime for the guest
at Ananda. Here you will get everything related to ayurveda like body
massages, specialized diet programmes, toxic elimination etc. Ananda in
Himalayas has specially designed the ayurvedic treatment keeping in mind the
one's desire to heal, cleanse, relax and revitalize. For offering the
traditional ayurvedic treatment the resort use the age-old powders, oils,
vessels, wooden beds, treatment rituals under the guidance of the qualified
therapists.
Yoga at Ananda
Ananda in Himalayas also offers yoga classes to guests. Yoga helps you to
attain the physical, mental and emotional well-being. Whether you are a
beginner or an experienced participants, the resident physicians at Ananda
support you to experience higher levels of contentment through
individualized practice.
