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ANANDA IN THE HIMALAYAS - Updated 2024 Prices & Spa Reviews (Narendranagar, India)
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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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: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Aniket Sarkar, General Manager at Ananda in the Himalayas
Responded Nov 3, 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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For a perfect getaway, or to recharge your healthy habits, or to incorporate some well-being into your life, or to get energized, or for a pure, indulgent, pampering trip...get yourself to Ananda in the Himalayas and you might easily achieve it all. Set against the backdrop of the smoky Shivalik range with the snow-capped Himalayas in the majestic distance, the hotel is strategically located behind the beautiful Maharaja's palace. The spa boasts of a multitude of treatments performed by therapeutic and skilled therapists. The treatment rooms invoke a zen-like atmosphere further enhanced by the gentle and professional masseuses. The food is fresh, flavorful and healthy. The chef is present at all times to take in your requests and offer suggestions as per your goals and health requirements. I loved the daily herbal concoctions available in the restaurant for the effective purpose of detoxing, energizing or digesting. The staff are polite and courteous and eager to help. Everyone is approachable and happy to be of service. You are always made to feel welcome. The hotel organizes a beautiful excursion down to the holy city of Rishikesh for a memorable Aarti by the banks of the revered Ganga river. It is an extraordinary outing worth experiencing. Available at the hotel are informative and relatable Vedanta classes that are talks on spirituality. These simple but profound talks appeal to the layman and offer straightforward tools and techniques in leading a more fulfilling life. They also have talks and workshops offered by visiting masters. There is plenty to do at Ananda and it is also the perfect place to do nothing. You can immerse yourself in the surrounding beauty and that in itself is a good enough reason to visit Ananda in the Himalayas.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Responded Feb 21, 2020
Dear Guest, Namaskar! Thank you for your patronage to us and sharing your thoughtful 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 the Wellness journey at Ananda. Your 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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The Hotel provides packages for 7 / 14 nights and so forth based on the treatment you like ( I.e. wellness, weight loss etc)
Food is accustomed as per you diet requirement and all very healthy and fresh.
Ananda has an excellent Spa with truly the best Ayurvedic Massages
The rooms are bit tired, requires updating, with Modern equipment and up requires grading the amenities.
However the service provided by ALL staff is excellent and first class.
They certainly go out of their way to accommodate you on all.
We have always stayed here for 2 weeks and you certainly feel you have achieved the best for yourself.
Highly recommended.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Anandaspa, General Manager at Ananda in the Himalayas
Responded Jan 19, 2020
Dear Guest, Namaskar! Thank you for your continual patronage to us and sharing your wonderful feedback on Tripadvisor. It is very gratifying to know that you had a expectational experience at Ananda consistently over many visits. We deeply appreciate your recommendations for our offering especially the cuisine, Spa and also for your kind recognition of our team members. Your words of encouragement would continually motivate us to go the extra mile to create guest delight. We have also noted your feedback on the enhancing some of the features and amenities in the rooms. We look forward to continually being of service to you in future. Best regards, Aniket Sarkar General Manager
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I have come four times to Ananda, a sumptuous palace with a SPA, service and perfect cuisine ... little by little the clientele has changed, menu and computer site in just two languages: English and Russian ... the clientele has become bling bling, speaking loud and clear, far from the tranquility of yesteryear, significant price difference for Indian Residents and Foreigners, room prices and packages still on the rise with significant taxes. In short, from the calm, zen and serene Ananda, the clientele transformed it into a noisy place, without education, which no longer makes me want to go back there despite the 4 trees that I planted the day I left…. good luck and try to turn to a more European or Anglo-Saxon clientele by also adjusting your prices (your personnel costs are far behind the costs of large European palaces)
ps: curious these comments without real foreign editors, that small contributors of 1 to 20 comments only per person whereas the clientele is international?
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Responded Aug 30, 2021
Dear Guest, Namaskar! Thank you for visiting Ananda last year and sharing your candid feedback on Tripadvisor. We are glad to know about your patronage to us over the years. We respect your personal observations on the change in our guests and impact on your stay experience. Ananda remains a place of tranquility for all who visit and we respect the cultural diversity amongst our guests. We have been fortunate to host many guests from overseas, however we have always had equal extend of guests from within India. We do extend special offers to encourage guests residing in India to use our service and offerings. Our communication in a foreign language is to assist guests in regions where English is not a common language. We have established and maintain enhanced measure of safety for Covid 19 at a significant expense, including having our guest services and Wellness teams reside on premises, which is not a norm with most establishments. Being a regular patron of Ananda, I hope you would appreciate that Ananda remains a bespoke experience where guests come to seek peace and harmony ; hence we may not be suitably compared to other global destinations. In closing, may I thank you again for your patronage and taking time to share your feedback. We look forward to being of service in future. Best regards, Aniket Sarkar General Manager
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A completely different world to experience! The road leading to the property itself gives a taste of the experience about to come, and the experience is fantastic! In these time of Covid, it proved to be a perfect escape from the city and for some rejuvenation.
To preface, the staff is beyond excellent, the service is extraordinary. They are courteous, polite, compensating to our needs and demands, and are clearly well-trained.
The rooms are spacious and have all the basic requirements. They provide about 10 different pillows, and although we chose to use none of them, it's a nice touch. The bed might be a little uncomfortable for some. The complimentary daily immunity boosters served are unique and tasty, and provide a good supper. There's also a nice gong that you can use to create a serene symphony (or to irritate your roommate). Finally, the morning ginger-honey tea was a great wake up drink.
The restaurant (besides the spa) is perhaps the crown jewel of this property. The menu items are extremely diverse in terms of both cuisines and taste. The items are geared towards wellness, and still manage to maintain the balance between health and taste. There was not a single item on the menu that we did not enjoy. The restaurant as good as it was, had the most wonderful staff to make the food experience 10x better. I would like to point out Purohit and Ayush specifically, who had undoubtedly made our time in Ananda unforgettable. Both of them had been extremely mannered, and knowledgeable about the menu items. They were able to tell us the preparation, ingredients, and even gave us wonderful suggestions for food combos and dish modifications.
The meditation and yoga sessions are nice, although (and understandably so) for beginners. So if you're a yoga veteran, chances are you'd be a little disappointed.
All in all, the place is nice and beautiful, but the staff makes it an unforgettable experience!
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Date of stay: June 2021
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Room Tip:Rooms 614 and 615 (top floors) have a beautiful view overlooking Rishikesh, and are also more...
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Response from Aniket Sarkar, General Manager at Ananda in the Himalayas
Responded Jun 14, 2021
Dear Guest, Namaskar! Thank you for your recent visit with us and sharing your comprehensive feedback on Tripadvisor. Your feedback is a lovely read and most beautifully captures the true essence of the Ananda experience. I am happy to note that you had an immersive experience in all aspects. We strive to ensure every guest journey is bespoke hence it is very gratifying to know that our team could create a lasting memory. We are thankful for your kind recognition of the services extended by our team members especially Chandan and Ayush. Your kind appreciation would always encourage us to strive for excellence in our guest experience. We thank you again, for your patronage. We look forward to continually being of service to you in future. Best regards, Aniket Sarkar General Manager
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Ananda in the Himalayas is truly a piece of heaven on this planet! Covid taking over our lives this year... Ananda was the balm to our soul. Loved every moment spent here. The treatments, spa, food , extra care and individual attention was just fabulous. The chefs were so indulgent and made whatever we wanted - all in 1 spoon of oil. Learnt how tasty food can be made with less oil. Thank you for the wonderful time you made us have. The property is so well maintained and everyone is so attentive and caring! Waiting to come again.
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Date of stay: December 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Aniket Sarkar, General Manager at Ananda in the Himalayas
Responded Jan 13, 2021
Dear Guest, Namaskar! Thank you for choosing Ananda as your destination for travel during this period and sharing your personal feedback on Tripadvisor. We have introduced important measures to ensuring health safety of our guests and team. It is very gratifying to know that you had a memorable experience at Ananda. We strive to ensure every guest has a bespoke experience. We are thankful for your kind recognition of the services extended by our team members especially from our Cuisine team. Your words of encouragement would continually motivate us to go the extra mile to create guest delight. We thank you for your patronage and look forward to continually being of service to you in future. Best regards, Aniket Sarkar General Manager
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We had the opportunity of visiting ananda in the last week of august.From the moment we stepped into the property it was a superlative experience. The service was one of the best we experienced in India. The rooms were spacious and well thought of and the spa (as expected ) was of a very high standard given that its a spa resort.The highlight of our trip was the food served at the restaurant. The staff was extremely attentive and although we went out of the menu many times (although not needed) , there was not a single dish we could point fingers at .The food maintains a very very high standard whilst being healthy.Special shout out to the Puran who waited on our tables mostly. There were times that we had to tell him to not spoil us so much else we would have a difficult time when we got back to reality. Another special mention to the helpers in the men's changing room. From the moment i stepped in , it was almost as if i did not even have to walk and someone would do it for me, I felt like i was floating around and it was purely effortless.i just had to look at them and they were there with whatever help i needed.A small example being that i just had to lift my arms and someone was there with a robe ! Overall a highly luxurious stay , spoilt beyond reason and can't wait to be back !! Small tip :try to visit post august till march since its a bit of a rainy season and also book the villa which has a private pool (though more expensive). Thank you ananda for the lovely rejuvenating stay !!
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Aniket Sarkar, General Manager at Ananda in the Himalayas
Responded Aug 30, 2021
Dear Guest, Namaskar! Thank you for choosing Ananda as your destination for travel and sharing your experience on Tripadvisor. It is most wonderful to know that you had a memorable experience at Ananda. We are glad to know that you enjoyed the Wellness and Cuisine offerings. We strive to ensure every guest has a bespoke experience; hence it is gratifying to learn that we could extend a personal , warm and caring experience which has left a lasting impact. We are thankful for your kind recognition of the services extended by our team members especially from Puran and our Spa team. Your words of encouragement would continually motivate us to go the extra mile to create guest delight. We thank you for your patronage and look forward to continually being of service to you in future. Best regards, Aniket Sarkar General Manager
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All during our stay the wifi and mobile network all thru the stay in every part of the property was pathetic and it's real hard to get anything done while there. Good scenic but the property is quite dated with hardly any facilities. No computer room or center as the wifi and mobile both very sad and dated.
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Date of stay: July 2021Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Aniket Sarkar, General Manager at Ananda in the Himalayas
Responded Jul 15, 2021
Dear Guest, Namaskar! Thank you for choosing Ananda as your destination for travel and sharing your candid feedback on Tripadvisor. We are disappointed to know that you faced difficulty with internet connectivity during your recent stay. I express our sincere regret for any disruption in your work this may have caused and acknowledge that it has impacted your overall experience. Being a wellness destination, we have limited access for wifi in shared spaces, as a respect to all guests who may seek quite & peace being in these locations. We do have a Library in the Vice Regal Palace, which has a workstation for our guests to use. We respect your feedback and would review our Wifi service for any corrections or enhancement in near future. In closing, may I thank you again for your patronage and sharing your personal experience. I hope you would view this experience in isolation and allow us an opportunity to be of service in future. Best regards, Aniket Sarkar General Manager
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From the moment I was picked up by the tall turbaned chauffeur greeting me with a smiling namaskar, my holiday was amazing. It was a beautiful half an hour drive up to the hotel... As we we drove up I saw a stunning old building and almost leaned towards the chauffeur to ask him about the gorgeous architecture when he turned around with a big smile and told me "Welcome to Ananda".
The staff at the front desk were so courteous and friendly, I didn't feel like I was visiting a new place but that I was returning to one I had been to many times. This is my 1st ever holiday alone, but the atmosphere was so warm and friendly that I felt on top of the world... And that's what I loved throughout my trip - on top of the world. The humility, the genuine care and the hospitality of each and everyone of the staff there is ineffable.
I have to, absolutely have to, mention how gorgeous my room was. Apart from being so beautifully done, it had the most phenomenal view of the Himalayas and the pristine beauty of the river Ganga, from the varandah.
It was the little things that I loved... the delicious lemon ginger tea that was served each morning, the little healthy evening bites that were provided with turn down service, the fact that there was a bath menu - they thought of everything. Everything to make my trip memorable.
Each day was filled with activities and I enjoyed the Pranayama and the Yoga Nidra that was done each morning and evening. They have taken the Yoga Nidra sessions to another level of perfection where by the end of it you are filled with positivity and energy.
And the pièces de résistance was the spa therapies. A friend of mine asked me if I went to heaven and back after my massage, and I replied, "Nope, I went to heaven and stayed there" . There are no words to describe the how remarkable the spa therapists are at Ananada. At the end of each session, I felt like so relaxed that I felt my bones had melted - almost as if i was a soft noodle that glided back to my room.
Everyone should have a holiday like this at least once in their life.
Thank you Ananda for what I call the 'best of the best experience' . You guys did a number on the body, mind and soul and have left me feeling so full of well being, energy and positivety.
Things I would strongly recommend
Take part in all the meditation and pranayama sessions
Pack in as many massages as possible during your stay
Try to book a room overlooking The Himalayas and The Ganga.
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Date of stay: April 2021Trip type: Traveled solo
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Response from Aniket Sarkar, General Manager at Ananda in the Himalayas
Responded Apr 23, 2021
Dear Guest, Namaskar! Thank you for choosing Ananda as your destination for travel during this period and sharing your personal experience on Tripadvisor. Your feedback is a lovely read and beautifully expresses the true essence of Ananda. We strive to ensure every guest has a bespoke experience; hence it is gratifying to know that you had a memorable experience at Ananda. We are thankful for your generous compliments for the offerings and the services. Your words of encouragement would continually motivate us to go the extra mile to create guest delight. We thank you for your patronage and look forward to continually being of service to you in future. Best regards, Aniket Sarkar General Manager
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It was our second trip at ananda and we had a great time and Mr Purohit and his team took a great care of us during stay and Mr Rawat took us for Ganga Aarti . The location of the resort is beautiful and full of nature.During our stay we felt very peaceful and calm.
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Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from Aniket Sarkar, General Manager at Ananda in the Himalayas
Responded Oct 28, 2021
Dear Guest, Namaskar! Thank you for visiting Ananda and sharing your personal feedback on Tripadvisor. We are delighted to know that you had a peaceful & rejuvenating experience at Ananda. I am gratified to learn that we have continued to create wonderful memories over successive visits. We are thankful for your kind recognition of the services extended by our team. Your words of encouragement would continually motivate us to reach our true potential. We thank you again for your continual patronage to us. We look forward to welcoming you back in near future. Best regards, Aniket Sarkar General Manager
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Dear Guest,
Namaskar!
Thank you for considering Ananda for your upcoming stay.
I would request you to share your query and contact details with us at reservations@anandaspa com.
We would be happy to facilitate your query by sharing all the requisite details.
We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you to Ananda soon.
Warm regards
Aniket
Dear Guest,
We have few designated indoor and semi outdoor venues for scheduled Yoga session which are open to all resident guests. Our preferred venue for Yoga is semi open pavilion and is around 875 Sq Feet.
We regularly offer private Yoga sessions for our guests , which are conducted in different locations in the premises as per season and guest choice.
We have a Vice Regal Hall, measuring 2250 Sq Feet, which is part of the heritage Palace. It is regularly used as an Indoor venue for certain scheduled activities. Being a destination Spa, we do not host large banqueting events.
Warm regards,
Aniket Sarkar
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