Ananda in the Himalayas
A Maharaja's palace estate, given to Ayurveda.
Ananda occupies a Maharaja's palace estate on a forested Himalayan ridge above Rishikesh, the birthplace of Yoga. Here, authentic Ayurveda, Yoga and Vedanta are practised with heritage-house grace and genuine spiritual depth.
Set against the Ganges valley, it holds a rare balance - the seriousness of a traditional healing tradition within the comfort of a grand palace hotel.
- Location
- Narendra Nagar, Himalayan Foothills
- Country
- India
- Established
- 2000
- Collection
- Signature Collection
“Ananda means bliss. The estate unites Ayurveda, Yoga and Vedantic philosophy so that physical healing and inner stillness advance together.”
Where it stands
Above Rishikesh and the Ganges, in the Garhwal Himalayan foothills. An hour from Dehradun airport, ascending into forest, temple bells and thin, clear air.
A guest in mind
For those drawn to depth and lineage. Guests seeking authentic Ayurveda and Yoga, stress and sleep restoration, or simply the spiritual altitude of the Himalayas, within surroundings of real grandeur.
The disciplines this house is chosen for.
Ayurvedic Rejuvenation
7-21 nightsClassical Panchakarma and Ayurvedic therapy, physician-prescribed and deeply restorative.
Dhyana Meditation Retreat
7 nightsA guided descent into meditation and Vedantic practice above the Ganges.
Sleep Recovery
7 nightsAyurveda, Yoga Nidra and lifestyle re-ordering to restore deep, natural sleep.
Substancebeneath theserenity.
Resident Ayurvedic physicians and Panchakarma therapists
Yoga, pranayama and meditation faculty
Vedanta and philosophy sessions
Emotional-healing and stress-management programmes
Where you rest
Palace rooms, valley-view rooms and private villas across the heritage estate, blending Raj-era grandeur with serene contemporary calm.
What nourishes you
Ayurvedic cuisine tailored to your constitution and programme - subtle, restorative, and drawn from Himalayan produce, with fine-dining polish where the programme allows.
A few frames.
Beyond the programme
Ganges Aarti ceremony at Rishikesh
Private Ayurvedic consultation and Shirodhara
Himalayan sunrise Yoga
Vedanta philosophy session
All-inclusive wellness residencies from approximately US$650 per night, minimum three nights; Ayurvedic programmes quoted on consultation.
All figures are indicative and arranged privately. Your advisor will confirm current programmes, suites and availability on enquiry.
Beforeyou go.
Both, in the Indian tradition - authentic Ayurvedic medicine practised alongside Yoga and Vedantic philosophy, within a grand heritage estate.
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Begin your stayat Ananda.
Share your dates and intentions; your advisor will confirm the programme, the suite and every detail in between - in confidence.