Ananda in the Himalayas

Following the death of my husband, my life spiraled into chaos, turned upside down. My mental, physical and spiritual state was catastrophic. I was looking for a clinic that could save me and it was ChatGPT who recommended Ananda les Himalayas! I stayed there for 3 weeks. Upon my arrival, the warm welcome, the beauty of this former Maharaja palace, the meticulously tended gardens, reminiscent of a Monet painting, everything is designed to bring peace and well-being to the soul and concentration towards healing. If you read the credentials of each doctor, each therapist, masseuse, kitchen staff, dining room staff, service staff or even gardener, you appreciate their kindness, dedication and professionalism! Every element and treatment makes you feel uniquely cared for, with all attention devoted to rebuilding both body and mind. Ananda is special in its approach to finding the right treatment for each case and giving back life to those who feel lost as I did when I arrived or more simply giving back youth or strength which gradually diminishes in a world of stress, pollution and violence. It has been 1 month since I returned home, and the observation is that - I feel strong, full of life and joyful! that the pain of separation from my husband has transformed into a spiritual love full of light and Love. My tears of longing have turned into smiles for life, I can now accept in calm and peace the eternal rest of my husband. Thank you all. Thank you for saving me ! Not only do I recommend Ananda to all those who read me but I will return every year to refocus my ethereal self to my physical body and also to see the Tree of Life I was honored to plant in the magnificent gardens of this Himalayan sanctuary. Many thanks to everyone at Ananda the Himalayas for your thoughtfulness and professionalism.

I came to this hotel, it is very nice and located in a good location, the rooms are very beautiful and clean, the staff is very cultured, the food is also very good Its beauty is its identity, its cleanliness is very beautiful, all the staff here are very good

Amazing wellness clinic for absolute relaxation & high quality body massage. You need to go there for at least 3 nights. We were there for 7 nights & it has given me excellent results from health point of view. With Peacocks, Parrots & various other birds, you are close to nature. You can see Hrishikesh from your balcony.

We have been traveling to Rishikesh for the last 20 years and have seen it grow from a laid back, spiritual town of about 60,000 inhabitants to a throbbing tourist destination with a population of 300,000+. There are new roads & bridges, hotels and buildings popping up everywhere. The evening aarti on the Ganges could be in a Bollywood film and is streamed online. It’s busy, it's chaotic.It's vibrant, evolving India in all its guises. Amidst all this change it was wonderful to see that the amazing Ananda perched high on the hilltops overlooking Rishikesh has got the balance between maintaining the traditional and evolving with the times just right. With each visit this peaceful haven just seems to get better and better. From the impeccable reservation process with Aveg and colleagues responding to all requests instantly and showing remarkable flexibility when our plans changed; to the healthful but incredibly delicious and varied cuisine - a dizzying array of fruit and vegetables juices, Indian/Asian/Continental choices and the very freshest of produce - the Ananda kitchen continues to reinvent itself. I celebrated my birthday during our visit and chef and the catering team surprised us with a wonderful candlelit dinner by the poolside (the temperature controlled pool btw just a dream to do laps in). Complete with live music, a thali feast and healthy (yes healthy) chocolate cake! The service in the restaurant is some of the best we have experienced anywhere in the world. The spa also continues to evolve with an incredible choice of treatments across different disciplines - Ayurvedic, Asian, Western, physiotherapy to name just a few and the therapists are frankly the best in India - many hailing from Rishikesh and trained by Ananda. The grounds are impeccable with Ananda's team of gardeners ensuring that the property is a verdant paradise, teeming with birdsong. Yoga and visiting experts abound - and if yoga is not your thing there is a well equipped gym with fantastic daily classes run by the resident instructor, as well as treks, temple tours and white water rafting. Ananda works with some of the best guides (thank you Manish) and drivers who look after you with great care. There’s even a 6 hole (very difficult!) pitch n putt that has been sensitively incorporated into the environment. The rooms are extremely comfortable and kept spotlessly clean under the watchful eye of Manjeet Kaur and her excellent team. Over the 20 years we have been visiting, the rooms have been regularly upgraded - simple and stylish. Wonderful beds to sink into (pillow choices :-)); gorgeous views of the valley or gardens. Cotton kurtas provided on a daily basis, natural beauty products and brilliant baths and showers. Amazing wifi connectivity for those unable to switch off. Not to mention the constant evolution of wellness programmes as well as the use of apps and technology to combine old and new seamlessly. GM Aniket Sarkar and his team have continued to build on Ananda’s original philosophy and foundations. It’s a unique and amazing place and we can’t wait to return. Thank you Ananda.

Everything about Ananda is excellent We went for a four nights impromptu trip with my wife and the experience was fantastic. Food ingredients at the restaurant are organic and local. Tastes great. Puran at the restaurant gave us excellent recommendations.