Ananda In the Himalayas

Overview

The birthplace of yoga, Ayurveda and meditation, the Himalayan foothills in Northern India reflect spiritual enlightenment. The award-winning destination resort, Ananda, rises like a phoenix in the Himalayas on a 100-acre Maharaja’s Palace Estate surrounded by green and serene countryside and Sai forests. Local artifacts and handcrafted furniture adorn the rooms, suites and villas perched atop a mountain side. The 25,000-sq.ft spa is the soul of the resort with its open-air Yoga & Meditation Pavilion, outdoor pool, hydrotherapy rituals, and more than 80 Indian- and Ayurveda-inspired therapies. Dining is a holistic experience that embraces Ayurvedic principles with an emphasis on fresh, natural foods low in fat and rich in nutrients. Guests can further achieve balance and refresh their spirit via discovery of the lush, local landscape, including treks to historic temples, river rafting on the Ganges or a safari expedition.