Ananda in the Himalayas | Luxury India Holidays

Overview

The guest rooms, suites and villas blend timeless elegance with the serenity of the mountains, featuring antique furnishings, large windows and a balcony or terrace. Amenities in each include an LCD TV, elegant writing and bedside tables, a tea and coffee maker, mini bar stocked with healthy snacks, electronic safe, fresh cotton Kurta Pyjamas, bathrobes and slippers, a pillow menu and more. A private butler service is available for those guests staying in the villas.

Deluxe Palace / Garden View Room

Size:45m²
Room View:Palace or garden views

Overlooking either the striking palace or the lush gardens, these rooms are simply luxurious. They feature walk-in closets and impressive bathrooms with windows overlooking panoramic views of the golf course and the Palace, with life size mirrors and a luxurious bathtub. Each room opens onto a large porch or balcony with picture-perfect views, ideal for a private meal.

Deluxe Valley View Room

Size:45m²
Room View:Palace and valley views

These elegant rooms feature a private balcony with views of the Rishikesh valley. Each room is equipped with a luxurious king bed, a comfortable sofa with a footrest, walk-in wardrobe, impressive valley-view bathroom and private balcony complete with a chaise-lounge and a tea table. Some are located on the higher floors of the building, boasting panoramic valley views.

Garden Suite

Room View:Palace or valley views

The gorgeous Garden Suites face either the Valley or the Maharaja’s palace. These two-bay suites feature tastefully appointed bedrooms with sitting rooms and large bathrooms that boast tranquil garden views. Secluded private gardens are situated to overlook the valley, adding to the charm and privacy of these suites.

Ananda Suite

Room View:Valley views

Housed on the ground floor and overlooking the valley, the three-bay Ananda Suite comes with luxuriously fitted bathrooms overlooking the valley and its own private sitting and dining areas. The suite also has a large private garden, which is perfect for intimate dinners and leisurely breakfasts.

Viceregal Suite

Room View:Garden and valley views

The Viceregal Suite is perfect for those seeking a truly elegant retreat. It comprises a spacious sitting and dining area, along with a plush bedroom featuring a period four-poster bed, while the en suite dressing room and bathroom are beautifully appointed with antique fittings and furniture. With its own private terrace and a rooftop Jacuzzi overlooking the sloping landscaped gardens and distant Ganges Valley, staying at the Viceregal Suite will take you back to India’s regal past.

Ananda Villas

Room View:Valley views

The newly renovated villas are named after the great mountain ranges Himalaya and Shivalik, and the river Ganga that sustains the people of the valley. There a two villas with two bedrooms, and one with one bedroom, each elegantly appointed with a living room, a pantry for the butler, a dressing room and a large bathroom featuring a private sauna. Outside, enjoy a terrace with loungers, a private swimming pool and glorious views. The 40 Sq Metres private pools are surrounded with a deck area equipped with comfortable lounge beds. Ideal for a quiet retreat into a tranquil environment.

Overview

The emphasis at Ananda is on fresh natural foods low in fat and calories using whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, herbs from the onsite garden, lean proteins like chicken and fish, low-fat dairy products, and the avoidance of added or artificial salts, colours, flavours, or preservatives.

The Restaurant

Cuisine:Spa wellness menu (based on Ayurvedic principles) and an a la carte menu comprising ultra-fresh, nutritious Indian, Asian and Western cuisine.
Dress Code:Smart/casual
Children's Menu:No
Vegetarian Option:Yes
Reservation Required:No

Yantric art and classical background music create a harmonious ambience. Other settings available include the Tree Top Deck, which boasts luscious views and is a particularly romantic option for dinner in the evening, and The Pavilion.