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Ananda Spa in the Himalayas

Nestled in foothills of the Great Himalayas, Ananda Spa Resorts is gem of all the spa resorts in north India. The dedicated rejuvenating destination was once the abode for Maharaja of Tehri-Garhwal. Swirled in the consecrated mists of time, Ananda offers world class services that hail from ancient Indian therapies and are a wonderful way to restore energy of your body, mind and soul.

Exquisite Features of Ananda Spa resort
Haven for discerning traveler, this resort is divided into 70 deluxe rooms, 5 suites and 3 Villas. The view offered by each of them is unparalleled as it brings to life the imagination of a wonderland. To match up with the theme of the holistic health, at Ananda restaurant you can savor on scrumptious spa cuisine besides India, European, Oriental, and World cuisine. For an enhanced sensual journey, restaurant is built in an orchard of old Sal trees dominating the beautiful valley of Rishikesh and the menu, the most important thing, highlights the values of enhanced living, by serving food enriched with the vivid aroma of organic herbs and vegetables.

Ananda Spa and Spa Treatments
Ananda Spa is one of its own kinds. The 21000 square foot spa is dedicated to seventy nine body and beauty treatments. Methods derived from the most ancient traditional system of Indian Ayurveda and modern spa approach reflects the philosophy of the resort. The ultimate goal is to create a balance between the physical and mental state of the individual. The 21 treatment rooms of the spa resort are specialized areas for Ayurveda, Oriental and European systems of holistic health. Guidance of a better lifestyle comes from utterly talented team of Qualified Nutritionists, Experienced Western & Ayurvedic Physicians and Spa Therapists with understanding of primeval Indian sciences and modern treatments.

Treatment Menu
The secret of your wellness is enclosed in menu of treatments offered at the spa. Committed to your optimum well being, the services lead you on how to make the most of your spa experience.

Discover optimum well being through a full menu of treatments at Ananda Spa. Experience a renewal of energies, as your personal guide strives hard to maximize your spa experience. Prior to any treatment, a long interactive session your individual guide will make specially a schedule based on the consultation to meet your health goals. It includes following treatments:

i. Massage Therapies: Classic Swedish massage, Aromatherapy Massage, Ananda Touch (stress-relieving scalp, neck and shoulder massage), Thai Massage, Reflexology, Couples Massage (a luxurious experience for two in the Kama Suite).

All these therapies are designed to create a deep sense of relaxation bringing relief and restfulness to the body and mind.

ii. Water Therapy (Hydrotherapy): At Ananda, immerse yourself into the pure Himalayan spring water used in all hydrotherapies. The sauna, spa, steam room and hot and cold plunge baths pummel out the stress knots. The hydrotherapies offered at the resort are Seaweed Hydrotherapy Bath, Stimulating Blitz Shower, Jet Lag Hydro Massage and Hydro Jet Body Blitz.

Besides the above mentioned treatments, resort offers various body treatments as well focused on Exfoliation, Body Wraps and Skin Care Treatments for Men and Women.

Ayurveda at Ananda
Ayurveda is undoubtedly the most important part of the wellness treatment at the resort. Designed especially to cure, purify, unwind and revitalize keeping in mind the personal desires of customers, the Ayurveda treatment here has surpassed all physical treatments.

Strongly rooted in ancient traditions, the Ayurvedic therapies at Ananda are carried out under the guidance of qualified Ayurveda doctors and therapists. From therapeutic massages to more rigorous modes of toxic elimination a wide range of treatments are catered at the resort.

Ayurveda Therapies – for Body, Mind and Soul

a) Panchakarma (A minimum 14 days program): This age old therapy aims at recreating the inherent equilibrium among the various body energies. The bifurcation of the name tells about the fivefold purification treatment – Pancha meaning Five and Karma meaning therapy. This therapy also fights neurological disorders like arthritis, paralysis, rheumatism, dermatological problems and mental disorders.

b) Abhyanga (45 minutes Therapy): Two experienced therapists perform a synchronized massage on whole body using the beneficial herbal oil chosen according to the body nature. Massage followed by steam bath and shower induces vigor and vitality improving the physical consistency of your body.

c) Udvardhanam (30 minutes Therapy): This therapy involves a deep and dry massage using ayurvedic herbal powders. It aims towards removing extra fats from your body. As the dry powder massage stimulates the breaking down of subcutaneous fat storage the result can be observed as reduction in blood cholesterol, skin problems and obesity. Also it imparts mobility to the joints, toughens muscles and rejuvenates the body.

Other Ayurveda therapies offered at resort are Choornaswedan (30 minutes), Njavarakizhi (45 minutes), Pizhichil (60 minutes), Sirodhara (45 minutes), Takradahara (45minutes), Vamana (30 minutes) and a lot more.

Wellness Packages at Ananda:

a) Ananda Wellness Bliss: 3 nights / 4 days and 5 nights / 6 days
b) Ananda Ayurvedic Rejuvenation: 7 nights / 8 days, 14 nights / 15 days and 21 nights/ 22 days
c) Ananda Stress Management: 5 nights / 6 days
d) Ananda Himalayan Romance: 3 nights / 4 days and 5 nights / 6 days
e) Ananda Weight Management: 14 nights / 15 days and 21 nights/ 22 days
f) Ananda Yoga: 5 nights / 6 days, 7 nights / 8 days and 14 nights / 15 days
g) Ananda Fitness: 5 nights / 6 days, 7 nights / 8 days and 14 nights / 15 days
h) Ananda Anti - Ageing Program: 7 nights / 8 days

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Ananda Spa in the Himalayas