Ananda -In The Himalayas has been voted  the World’s Number 1 Destination Spa by the  Conde Nast Traveller 2005, 2006 & 2007

Located just 260 kilometers north of New Delhi, Ananda is easily accessible by road, rail and air.
A 40 minute flight to Jolly Grant airport, a 5 hour train journey from Delhi to Haridwar station and a
scenic 7 hour drive from New Delhi to Ananda are the various travel options. Whatever your mode
of transport, the raw, natural landscape is sure to leave you with a perfect taste of India
BY AIR
The closest international airport to Ananda is New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Domestic airlines fly from Delhi's Palam Airport to Dehradun's Jolly Grant Airport. Two Flights operate
on Daily Basis. The duration of the flight is 1 hour 5 minutes and the aircrafts are 13 seater Dorniers. Pick up
service to Ananda is provided on request. You also have the option From Dehradun to take a 60
minute drive through the Rajaji Wildlife Santuary before reaching Ananda.
Deccan Airlines  Flight Schedule & Flight Operation - 2 Flights Daily
PLEASE NOTE AS OF AUGUST 2007 FLIGHT OPERATION IS SUSPENDED TILL FURTHER NOTICE
TRAVEL 
SECTOR
FLIGHT
NUMBER
DEPARTURE 
TIME
ARRIVAL 
TIME
AIR FARE
INRupees
AIR FARE
USDollars
Delhi - Dehradun
DN 509
1055 Hrs
1200 hrs
3615 / Adult
125 / Adult
Delhi - Dehradun
DN 583
1340 Hrs
1435 Hrs
3615 / Child
 
Dehradun - Delhi
DN 510
1220 hrs
1320 hrs
Dehradun - Delhi
DN 584
1450 Hrs
1540 Hrs
BY SURFACE
The 6 hrs drive from Delhi to Ananda is approximately 260 km along the National Highway. The route takes you
through the historical cities of Meerut, Muzzafarnagar, Roorkee and the holy cities of Haridwar and Risikesh.
An extremely picturesque drive through the northern plains of India culminates in the final breathtaking ascent
to Ananda, a winding mountainous route that offers unparalleled views of the valley of Rishikesh
BY TRAIN/
The Indian Railways offers efficient and comfortable train services to and from Ananda. The Shatabdi Express,
with convenient daily services to and from New Delhi Railway station to the closest railhead at Haridwar
Station, is the most convenient way to embark on your journey. In addition, there are other trains, which
traverse the way to Ananda, thereby offering you a wide range of train timming options. From Haridwar,
the ride takes 50 minutes, as you pass through the holy city of Rishikesh and drive along the intriguing
ridges and valleys of the Himalayas, to reach your magical destination "Ananda"
Dehradun Shatabdi Express Schedule: Daily Operation > 2 Classes available: Excutive Class & Ordinary Chair Car
(Both classes are air conditioned & is inclusive of Breakfast or Dinner)Child fare 6 > 11 yrs. Under 6 yrsFree without Seat
TRAVEL 
SECTOR
TRAIN
NUMBER
DEPARTURE 
TIME
ARRIVAL 
TIME
TRAIN FARE
Executive
TRAIN FARE
Ordinary
NDelhi - Haridwar
2017
0655 Hrs
1125 hrs
INRs 920 / USD 22
INRs 470 / USD 11
Haridwar - NDelhi
2018
1813 hrs
2245 hrs
50 % of 
adult fare
50% of 
adult fare
Jan Shatabdi Express Schedule: Daily Operation except Sunday > 2 Classes available: Excutive Class & Ordinary  Chair Car
(Both classes are air conditioned but does not include refreshments ) Child Fare 6 > 11 yrs. Under  6 yrs Free without Seat
TRAVEL 
SECTOR
TRAIN
NUMBER
DEPARTURE 
TIME
ARRIVAL 
TIME
TRAIN FARE
Executive
TRAIN FARE
Ordinary
NDelhi- Haridwar
2055
1525 Hrs
1930 hrs
INRs 380 
USD 9
INRs 117
USD 03
Haridwar- NDelhi
2056
0623 hrs
1115 hrs
50 % of 
adult fare
50% of 
adult fare
 Mussoorie Express Schedule: Daily Operation > Classes available: 1st AC / 2nd AC / 3rd AC & Non AC General class with sleeper
berth facilities in all categories. (NOT RECOMMENDED to travel General Class) Child Fare 6 > 11 yrs. Under 6 yrs Free without berth
TRAVEL 
SECTOR
TRAIN
NUMBER
DEPARTURE 
TIME
ARRIVAL
TIME
TRAIN FARE
1st AC
TRAIN FARE
2nd AC
TRAIN FARE
3rd AC
Delhi -Haridwar
4041
2215 Hrs
0535 hrs
INRs 1340 
USD 32
INRs 780 /
USD 19
NRs 480 /
USD 12
Haridwar -Delhi
4042
2320 hrs
0720 hrs
50 % of 
adult fare
50% of 
adult fare
50% of 
adult fare
Fares & Timmings are subject to change without prior notice
BY PERSONAL CHOPPER
Ananda has its own private helipad. Personal choppers can land right within the spa parameters.
A short scenic flight from New Delhi, the chopper experience transports you to the realm of the exclusivity.
Presently 2 types of aircrafts are operating in the Delhi - Deharadun - Delhi sectors. These are the Super
King Air B 200C model aircarfts (8 seater) & the Bell 407 model helicopters (5 seater). Time taken is 2 hoiurs
and 1. 50 hrs respectively. Rtaes given below are INDICATIVE only and are subject to change.
Please contact C'MORE for further information. Fares & Timmings are subject to change without prior notice
DESTINATION
MODEL
TYPE
FLIGHT TIME
COST > TAX &
SV CHARGE
PER NIGHT 
HAL TAGE COST
SEAT 
CAPACITY
Delhi - Dehradun Delhi
Super King 
B 200 C
Aircarft
2 Hours
INRs 1, 15, 000
USD 2800
INRs 25, 000
USD 600
EIGHT
Delhi - Dehradun Delhi
Bell 407
Helicopter
1.50 Hours
 INRs 2, 15, 000
USD 4700
INRs 10, 000
USD 235
FIVE

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