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South Asia's finest

In The Himalayas
Ananda in The Himalayas has been voted World’s Number 1 Destination Spa by Conde Nast Traveller for the years 2005, 2006 , 2007, 2008, 2009 & 2010

Swirled in the sacred mists of time, nestled in the tranquil Himalayan foothills, close to the mythological cities of Haridwar and Rishikesh,
the birthplace of India’s ancient arts of yoga, meditation & Ayurveda.surrounded by graceful Sal forests, overlooking the peaceful Ganga
as it meanders into the distance, Ananda is the spiritual pathway to the ultimate, discovered through the union of body, mind and soul.
It is not just a retreat that will leave you breathless with the enchantment of its surroundings, but assist in redefining lifestyles to include
well-known traditional Indian wellness regimes of Ayurveda, Yoga & Vedanta combined with best of International Wellness
Experiences to bring about the union of mind, body and soul.

Dedicated to today’s sophisticated international travelers, who search of innovative ways to restore balance in their lives, the spa
provides a holistic approach to the rejuvenation of the mind, body and the spirit within the healing presence of nature, while offering
adventurous opportunities to explore the exotic exquisite local. Once the residence of the Maharajah of Tehri Garwal, the palace and
precincts now invite the leisure, lifestyle and business traveler alike. Discover tranquility, in the embrace of the Himalayas and India's
holiest river, the Ganges. Within a verdant haven of well being, at the elevating ascent of the Himalayas, soothe your senses with
serene silences. Journey into royal antiquity and reside in the stately splendor of the palace

Enjoy the sublime comfort of a luxury boutique hotel and revel in an unsurpassable resort and spa experience. Venture into the heart
of spirituality, neighboring the birthplace of Yoga, Meditation and Ayurveda. Attain sanctuary of the mind and body and discover the
luxury of true wellness evoking India’s ancient art and the meditation of the sages. Ananda houses a unique collection of yantra art-
works. Throughout the resort, these original works depict cosmograms and mandalas, inspired by the primal elements.The concept of
the five elements of nature earth, fire, water, air and sky materialize in multimedia murals, varied sculpture and myriad abstract forms.

When living is but part of the echo of nature then style & elegance blend discreetly to enhance each nuance of serenity. The Guest Rooms,
Suites & Villas at Ananda make a statement with colors that echo nature, and views that leave one gazing into the enchantment of god’s
own country. Opened in April, 2000, the resort features a restored Viceroy’s Palace, world-class Spa, 75 deluxe rooms and suites, with
breathtaking views of Ganges River and mountainside.Valley View Rooms overlooks the calm contours of the Ganges. Palace View
Rooms face the exquisitely landscaped palace estate. Each room opens onto large balconies with picture-perfect views, ideal for a private
meal. Deluxe Suites and the Rafael Suite have their own private gardens. Viceroy Suite has an extensive terrace overlooking the
Ganges, music pavilion and sculpture gardens while The Villas come with its own private heated pool and built in Jacuzzi besides a living
room, a pantry for the butler, a dressing room and your own exclusive personal butler.The furniture and interiors in teak-wood are inspired
by period furniture from the era of the Raj. Luxurious silks and hand made artifacts add an understated elegance. Tantrik art adorns the walls,
symbolizing the ascending levels of meditative experience.

Executive CONFERENCE Retreats
Ananda in the Himalayas is the ideal destination for Board Meetings and Executive Retreats - groups of upto 20 people.
An impressive board room with a majestic 15 feet high ceiling and a fireplace and the Adhyatma Dham Pavilion with majestic
mountain views create inspiring venues for high powered meetings

Ananda - In The Himalayas, India’s only lifestyle destination spa, is rated amongst top 3 Destination Spas in the World
For 6 consecutive years It has been awarded THE WORLD’S No. 1 DESTINATION SPA by Conde Nast Traveler from 2005 to 2010.
OTHERS ARE : The Best Destination Spa - Asia Spa Awards – 2009 / Spa Finders top 10 spa's in asia - Top Spa's in Asia 2009 /
Favourite Spa in India-Spa Finder Reader's Choice Awards 2008 / The Most Luxurious Spa-L'Officiel Luxury Awards (India) 2008 /
Yoga Retreats Of The World-Harpers & Queen – 2000 / Best Spas in the World- Tatler Travel Guide – 2002 /
Best Pampering Spa - Harpers Abroad – 2002 / Destination Spa of the Year Basa Awards 2006 /
Top 10 Spa & Gourmet Resorts of the Year Resorts Web Magazine – 2007

Ananda in the Himalayas offers special workshops and private sessions with visiting Masters in different areas of Well being. These teachers,
therapists, healers, Ayurvedic doctors and guides visit from around the world to share their talents and gifts with those who choose to explore
and understand the deeper realms of holistic well being for the body, mind and spirit.

UPCOMING EVENTS WITH MASTERS

30th January 2012 - 8th February 2012
We are delighted to welcome Karen Williams to Ananda as part of our continuing Visiting Masters programme.Karen Williams
trained as a Usui Shiki Reiki II practitioner and combines her treatments with Holistic Crystal Therapy. Well versed in several
Alternative Healing Experiences, Karen has a holistic and balanced approach."Energy healing with reiki & crystal therapy" can help
one improve self empowerment and responsibility, relieve stress and stress related conditions, balance between mind, body
and spirit, spiritual development, achieve clearer communication between self and others

2nd March 2012 - 30th March 2012
Cameron Walker is an intense and spiritual man, with a deep interest in alternative healing. His early interests were in massage
and breath-work (rebirthing). Cranio-sacral therapy came in 2001 integrated with somato-emotional release work. The tools he uses
can vary depending on what client needs. This is assessed after a counseling session with the client. Cameron says,"I also listen
through the body, then wok accordingly. Cranio sacral basically works this way…" Of late Cameron has been working more with special
needs children. Though much more challenging, he feels they respond very well although communication is the obstacle, he says,
"I understand them through listening and observing… speech is not normally there. So with anyone, trusting signals from their body
together with my intuition is the key for me. These are the tools I use to help me do my work…"Cameron's work has taken him all over
the world. Starting with Australia, Singapore and now India, where he works for a large part of the year at an orphanage in the South.

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	Closest domestic airport is Dehradun's Jolly Grant and presently Kingfisher flights are operational twice a day. Onwards by surface from Dehradun to Ananda takes 60 minutues Click for Details.
	Ananda has a private helipad that is available for chartered flights from New Delhi and Agra. Personal choppers can land right within the spa parameters. Click for Details.
	The distance from Delhi to Ananda is approximately 250 kms along the national highway. Click for Details.
	There are excellent train services for Dehradun & Haridwar. From Haridwar/ Dehradun to Ananda by road takes 45 / 60 minutues respectively Click for Details.