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| Fact Sheet |
| Spa Address |
The Palace Estate
Narendra Nagar
Dist. Tehri-Garhwal
Uttarakhand – 249175
India |
| Corporate Marketing and Sales |
Indian Horizons
Taneja House,
I-84 lajpat Nagar-2
New Delhi-24
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| Location |
Ananda is located in Uttarakhand, just 260 kms away from New Delhi. This famous spa space is very close to the town Rishikesh. It is exactly located in Palace Estate at Narendra Nagar of the Tehri- Garhwal district. |
| Designer & Architect |
Chhada, Siembieda & Associates |
| Accessibility |
| Air |
Ananda is placed at a distance of approximately 45 minutes flight from New Delhi to Jolly Grant airport of Dehradun. Then it needs another one-hour drive. (For renovation and up gradation purpose Dehradun airport will be closed for one year) |
| Helicopter |
Private helipad is there in Ananda for welcoming the charter flights of New Delhi. |
| Train |
It needs 4 hour in train to reach Haridwar from New Delhi then another one-hour drive is also required. |
| Road |
Approximately five and half-hour drive is required to reach Narandra Nagar from New Delhi. |
| Accommodation |
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Ananda offers a fabulous accommodation facility to its visitors. Seventy-five deluxe rooms and suites are there which provides panoramic view of the holy river Ganga through the private Balconies. All the suites are well designed with private gardens the breathtaking view of Ganges and the mountainside is available through its 3 brand new villas. Out of these three brand new villas two consists of 2 bedrooms and one has a single bedrooms.
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| Facilities include |
- Panoramic view terrace
- Sunken bathtub with picture window view
- Separate shower
- Walk-in closet
- Two line telephones
- Private bar
- In-room safe
- Tea and coffee maker
- Temperature AC and Heat control
- Television
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| Dining |
| The Restaurant |
All the Asian and western dishes based on the basic value of traditional cooking is the charm of Ananda. All the cuisines are rich with Ayurvedic features. |
| Tree Tops |
Within the natural environment of Himalayas an outer deck of the restaurant set is there for refreshment and enjoyment purposes. |
| The Pavilion |
Just a few steps from the restaurant and pool a casual setting for drinks and snakes is also available. |
| Palace Tea Lounge |
Palace tea Lounge in Viceregal Palace is for serving high tea and soft Beverages. |
| The Poolside |
The poolsides in the hill of Himalayas are there for complete relax mixed with healthy juices and fresh snakes. |
| Hill Theatre |
In the hill theatre dinner show occupationally appears it also presents a magnificent sight of the valley and the hill Himalayas. |
| Winter Garden |
Winter garden of Viceregal Palace is for services according to seasonal conditions |
| Spa |
| 21,000 Sq. feet area |
Therapeutic treatment mingled with traditional Indian practices as yoga, meditation and Ayurveda is the uniqueness of Ananda. For body, mind and soul purification several sophisticated European and Thai technique is offered by Ananda spa centers. |
Facilities
21 treatment rooms
4 relaxation rooms
4 consultation rooms |
- Separate beauty treatment salon
- Kama Suite for a couple with jacuzzi, sauna and massage
- Hydrotherapy facilities: steam, sauna, Jacuzzi, Kneipe foot bath, cold plunge, showers, locker and changing rooms
- Outdoor heated lap pool and Jacuzzi
- Gym: 16 station life fitness gym with cardio, strength training and aerobics facility
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| Spa Boutique |
Spa boutique has a wide collection of silk, a large variety of music, books, Ananda wears, art objects, herbal teas and other organic food, skincare and cosmetics. |
| Yoga & Meditation |
Ananda is a place famous for yoga and meditation Yoga and meditation that help in removing the stress and traumas of everyday life. It also guides the human soul in the path of salvation by purifying mind, body and sprit. |
| Ma Anandamayi Abode |
Renowned spiritual figure, Ma Anandamayi was adored for her propagation of universal love and brother/sisterhood.
The Maharaja of Garhwal, a highly spiritual person, invited Ma Anandamayi to look after his Palace. The Maharajah made a very special abode for Ma Anandamayi, overlooking the Ganges valley, where she worked to set up her Ashram. Outside her abode, parishioners regularly congregated to receive her presence, discourses on spirituality and ‘Darshan’. |
| Yoga Pavilion |
A majestic open-air marbled floor shelter with gold leaf ceiling fresco, surrounded by a still and peaceful water pool at the south end of expansive palace lawn. Yoga pavilion is an extraordinary rest of seeing sunset and an ideal place for private meditation. |
| Viceregal Hall |
The Hall is ideal for more active forms of yoga. A tranquil hillside garden is tucked just outside the valley’s ridge – a perfect refuge for Himalayan tea after an invigorating yoga session or peaceful meditation. |
| Board Room II |
Covered by glass on four sides, this intimate indoor setting commands impressive view of the mountains. |
| Winter Garden |
Adjacent to the Ma Anandamayi Abode, this outdoors area overlooks a dense grove of sal trees. The tranquility of the spiritual leader’s former presence enhances the yoga session. |
| Hill Theatre |
Terraced Hill Theatre offers a view of the foothills and Palace. |
| Fitness Centre |
Ananda Fitness Center provides a world-class high-energy balance to the tranquility of encompassing spa experience. |
| Services |
- Morning energisers - nature walks and jogging
- Fitness orientation – one-to-one training, stretch and tone, abdominal workout
- Swimming
- Golf
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| Outdoor recreational activities |
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An exhilarating extension to the spa at Ananda, we offer an array of outdoor adventures and thrilling explorations into the Himalayas, Ganges and surrounding National parks.
- Trekking
- White water rafting
- Kayaking
- Angling
- Visit to Rajaji and Chilla National Park
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| Other Facilities |
| Billiards Room |
Ananda houses one of the oldest billiard tables in India. The charming room includes a spectator’s gallery and fireplace. |
| The Library |
The library houses the Maharaja’s superb collection of literary & historical books on the Imperial era. It is currently being augmented by contemporary topics, including ayurveda, wellness, lifestyle, natural history, yoga, meditation and more. |
| Conference Facilities |
| Board Room I |
Suitable for small groups of 10-16. Once the guesthouse dining room, this 15-foot ceiling room with fireplace, enjoys a ground floor location adjacent to the grand staircase and reception hall. |
| Board Room II |
Also suitable for small groups of 10-16. Glassed on four sides, this intimate setting commands impressive view of the Himalayas. |
| Viceregal Hall |
The Palace’s recreation hall is the largest meeting room at the spa wit high ceilings and wooden floors. Ideal for meetings, presentation, exhibitions or small functions for up to 140 people. |
| Equipment |
- Data projector
- slide projector (35 mm)
- flip charts
- VCR / TV / computers
- cordless mikes / wire mikes
- sound system
- OHP and white board
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| Awards |
| No.1 of the top 25 spas in the world |
Condé Nast Traveller, 2005 & 2006 |
| Destination Spa of the Year |
BASA Awards 2006 |
| Best Overseas spa retreat |
Condé Nast Traveller, 2005 |
| Best Overseas Lifestyle Destination Spa (First Runner-up) |
Condé Nast Traveller – 2003 |
| Best Spas in the World |
Tatler – 2003
Condé Nast Traveller – 2002 & 2003
Homes & Gardens – 2001
Tatler Travel Guide – 2002
Sunday Times, London – 2001
Spa Management Journal – 2000
Asiafit – 2000
East – 2000 |
| Hot List |
Condé Nast Traveller – 2001
Travel & Leisure – 2001
Gourmet – 2000 |
| Most sublime centre of the year to renew body & soul |
Condé Nast Traveller – 2000 |
| Yoga Retreats Of The World |
Harpers & Queen – 2001 |
| Association |
5 Waves certification – BISA (British International Spa Association) 2001
International Spa Association (ISPA) |
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