India, officially the Republic of India, is a sovereign nation in South Asia. It is the seventh largest country by geographical area, the second most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the west, and the Bay of Bengal on the east, India  borders Pakistan to the west; China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north-east; and Bangladesh and Burma to the east. In the Indian Ocean, India is in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Indonesia.

Ananda in the Himalayas
The Palace Estate, Uttaranchal
 
Ananda In the Himalayas is located in the region that gave birth to Ayurveda, a scientific process of identifying the imbalance in the main bio energies of the body and correcting that to achieve health and harmony. For centuries most of the herbs used in Ayurvedic therapies have been sourced from the natural wealth of these forested foothills.  

Along with its geographical proximity to the holy Indian towns of Rishikesh and Haridwar, Ananda also echoes with the royal persona of the Maharaja of Tehri Garhwal, a ruler in whose times the palace precincts resounded with the footsteps of political and spiritual personages. His palace was also blessed with the divine presence of Ma Anandamayi, a renowned propitiator of universal love whose aura lingers in Ananda's premises.

Ananda Spa

The 21,000 square foot spa offers an extensive menu of body and beauty treatments, integrating the traditional Indian systems of Ayurveda with the more contemporary Western spa approach. The spa experience strives to achieve the ultimate harmony between the physical and the mental realms of the individual.   Ananda In the Himalayas has been voted amongst the top 5 spas in the world by lifestyle and travel publications.

Ananda Facilities

The preferred destination for the discerning traveler, Ananda offers both deluxe rooms and suites, each with unparalleled views of the river Ganges, the town of Rishikesh or the Palace. Adhering to the concept of holistic health and well-being, is the tempting cuisine at the Restaurant, carefully prepared to rejuvenate, revitalise and renew.

Ananda Activities

An array of outdoor adventure activities and thrilling explorations into the Himalayas, Ganges and surrounding National Parks thrills you as you explore the unbridled wilderness through wind, water and trekking encounters.

Location Guide

Located just 260 kilometeres north of New Delhi, Ananda is easily accessible by road, rail and air. A 45 minute flight to Jolly Grant airport, a 4 1/2 hour train journey from Delhi to Haridawar station and a scenic 6 hour drive from New Delhi to the spa are the different travel options.

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Mayfair Spa Resort
Gangtok, India

Located among acres of lush green forest and surrounded by mountains, Mayfair Spa Resort is built in the monastic theme with Sikkim’s colonial architecture.

Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, is a unique hill resort of northeast India and undoubtedly one of the most oft-visited ones. Nestled within higher peaks of the Himalaya and enjoying a year-round mild temperate climate, Gangtok is at the centre of Sikkim’s tourism industry. Perched at an altitude of 1700m, Gangtok is famous for its scenic beauty and spectacular views of the Kanchenjunga, one of the highest mountains in the world. Gangtok features a monsoon-influenced subtropical highland climate. Because of its elevation and sheltered environment, Gangtok enjoys a mild, temperate climate all year round

This luxury spa resort hotel offers a lavish living amidst nature and consigns the most comprehensive spa therapies.  Mayfair's Pevonia Spa offers a personalized journey to inner wellbeing that focuses on all five senses. The indulging spa comprises of 12 therapy rooms with an array of specialized treatments.

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Tree of Life Resort & Spa
Aravalli, Jaipur

Nestled among the undulating Aravalli hills lies your perfect getaway. The Tree of Life Resort & Spa, Jaipur offers you relaxation coupled with style, beauty and unmatched service. The resort features 14 luxury villas set on seven serene acres of land. Built using local architectural style and design – with extensive use of sandstone and lime reflecting Rajasthan’s long architectural history – the Tree of Life Resort & Spa will transport you through centuries of tradition laced with a modern touch.

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The Ashok and Amatrra Spa
New Delhi, India

Set in a prime location in New Delhi's Diplomatic Enclave, The Ashok is a distinctive landmark spread over 25 acres.  This magnificent red sandstone edifice has been witness to history and creates its own backdrop.

The Ashok offers 550 well-appointed rooms, with 60 executive suites, 40 double suites, 10 deluxe suites and a Presidential suit with tasteful Indian decor for a unique experience.

All rooms at The Ashok are centrally air-conditioned, most of these have private balconies, the most spacious and provides all the luxuries of International 5 Star living.  Additional amenities include open-air swimming pool, billiards, theatre evenings, spa and health club, horseback riding, golf and a nearby gliding club.

The word "Amatrra" is defined in its Vedic context as the silence that occurs during meditation, between recurrent chants of OM. Amatrra Spa translates this into an experience to tap the inherent energy cycles or "chakras" and offer an opportunity to unlock, harmonize and balance individual energy, naturally.

The time tested ancient Indian sciences of Ayurveda and Astrology, blended with global twenty-first century technology and equipment -- a unique combination of facilities that you can physically experience only at Amatrra, India's largest and first lifestyle spa.

Amatrra is the first Spa to have recognized, researched and utilized the ancient knowledge source of Astro-science to customize every single detail within the spa, from its ambience to the therapies, from its health food menu to its product line in beauty and health care.

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Taj Lake Palace
Udaipur, India

The Vintage coupé glides to a stop at the lake’s edge. It’s hard to believe the floating vision in marble is real. Blink, and indeed, there is a luminous palace emerging from the mist. Suddenly you are in a boat, drifting ever closer and the reality doesn’t disappoint. With the Aravalli Mountains and city palaces as a backdrop one gets an impending sense of enchantment.

Accommodations at Taj Lake Palace are as delightful as the exterior. Every one of our romantic rooms holds a story and among the most compelling is The Chandra Prakash Suite, meaning Lustre of the Moon. The decorative gilt moldings, sculpted marble columns, and fine fretwork screens impressed even the Maharaja who held court in this very room in the 1930s.

There are countless unique experiences to be had. Indulge in royal Mewar fare at the Lily Pond, where courtesans once welcomed royalty into the folds of the palace. Or sail into a purple sunset on a 150-year old ceremonial barge complete with candlelight and resplendently dressed oarsmen. Indulge in a heritage walk with a royal escort armed with caviar, pate and a bottle of bubbly. Soak in the sounds and sights of the city as your royal butler accompanies you on a shopping trip. In this royal dream, anything is possible.

JIVA SPA

The philosophy of Jiva Spa is rooted in India’s ancient approach to wellness. Jiva Spa embraces a deep understanding of mind, body and spirit; their individual needs and their interdependences.

The ethos of our carefully created treatments is drawn on the rich and ancient wellness heritage of India, the fabled lifestyle and culture of Indian Royalty and the healing therapies that embrace Indian spirituality. Our spa experiences are offered by trained experts, using exclusive natural products in a fresh and harmonious setting. With Jiva Spa, you undertake the journey within, through an array of rejuvenating holistic treatments, meaningful rituals and ceremonies for a truly calming experience.

Choose from among our Signature Treatments, Indian Therapies, Indian Aromatherapy, Scrubs, Wraps and Beauty Services. Two individual and one couple’s treatment room are available. Don't miss touring the Jiva Spa Boat  (pictured at left).

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Natura Centre for Natural Beauty Therapies
Amrita Nagar, Kaimanam,
Trivandrum, Kerala
India
91 471 2494019
Natura, a house of exclusive beauty therapies for women, offers a whole range of traditional Ayurvedic and modern beauty treatments. Fruit and honey based facials, herbal body wraps and packs, body toning and firming therapies as well as a range of relaxing and rejuvenating whole body massages will leave you radiant and beautiful.

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