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Location: Located
in serene mountain surroundings, the resort overlooks the river
Ganga. The 100 landscaped acres it covers were once part of the
Maharaja of Tehri Garhwal’s palace. Today, part of the palace
has been converted into areas for guest use. Ananda in the
Himalayas is designed with great emphasis on aesthetics, and
showcases some very fine examples of paintings, sculpture,
murals etc. all over the resort. The word Ananda,
translated from ancient Sanskrit, means "happiness and self
contentment". The aim of this resort is to offer a total
sanctuary of the mind and body, with every conceivable five star
luxury. There is no strict regimen, and guests are free to
choose their activities under the guidance of the Spa Director
and Spa physicians.
Accommodation: There
are 30 Deluxe Palace View Rooms and 33 Deluxe Valley View Rooms,
7 Garden Room Suites, 3 Deluxe Suites, one Rafael Suite, and a
sumptuous Palace suite, which is located in the Palace itself.
The Garden Room Suites, the Deluxe Suites, and the Rafael suite
all have private gardens.
Restaurants & Bars: The
cuisine at the resort is enriched with locally grown organic herbs and
vegetables. For non- vegetarians, river fish, white meat and small
quantities of lamb are served. The meals are carefully planned and
beautifully presented. A typical Spa meal would be low in sodium and fat,
and high in fibre and nutritional content, so as to ensure a constant
release of energy. Internationally renowned chefs have specially developed
this signature spa cuisine.
Facilities:
The international quality ‘Wellness Centre’ covers
21,000 square feet, and offers a complete rejuvenation programme,
like Ayurvedic massages, Aromatherapy, Swedish, Thai, and
Shiatsu massages, reflexology, numerous Ayurvedic rejuvenation
therapies, various types of hydrotherapy using pure Himalayan
spring water, aerobics, aqua aerobics, meditation, Taichi, yoga,
body wraps, body rubs, and skin treatment.
The various treatments involve the use of medicated herbal
oils, herbs, powders and poultices, and natural ingredients like
medicated buttermilk and ghee. The beauty treatments come form
the house of Aveda, which is a well-known cosmetic company owned
by Estee Lauder.
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