Ananda in the Himalayas - Journey to Wellness
Discover a sanctuary of peace in the Himalayan foothills at Ananda in the Himalayas — India's award-winning luxury wellness retreat overlooking the sacred River Ganges. Blending the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, yoga and meditation with contemporary wellness therapies, Ananda offers a deeply personalised approach to restoring balance, vitality and wellbeing.
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During your stay, experience Ananda's 7-Night Comprehensive Holistic Detox Programme, thoughtfully designed to cleanse the body, calm the mind and leave you feeling renewed through personalised therapies, mindful movement and nourishing wellness cuisine.
Delhi - Himalayas - Rishikesh
9 Nights / 10 Days
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7 night personalised Holistic Detox Programme tailored to your individual dosha and wellness goals.
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14 hours of personalised wellness therapies, including Ayurvedic detox and cleansing treatments.
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11 private wellness sessions combining yoga, pranayama, meditation and fitness.
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Comprehensive wellness consultations with an Ayurvedic Doctor, Emotional Healer and Physiotherapist, plus progress reviews and post-stay follow-up.
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Three daily Ananda Rejuvenation Spa Cuisine meals, customised to support your detox and metabolism.
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Unlimited access to hydrotherapy facilities, including steam, sauna, chill plunge pool and Kneipp Hydrotherapy Foot Bath.
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Daily group wellness experiences, including Hatha Yoga, meditation, mantra chanting, fitness classes and Vedanta philosophy sessions.
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Signature weekly experiences, including the Kunjapuri Sunrise Trek, Ayurvedic cooking demonstrations and wellness lectures.
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Upon arrival at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, you'll be greeted with a traditional Indian welcome and transferred to your hotel.
The remainder of the day is yours to relax after your international journey.
Delhi, India's vibrant capital, offers a fascinating blend of Mughal heritage, colonial grandeur and contemporary city life, making it the perfect gateway to your Himalayan wellness retreat.
Overnight: Delhi
Meals Included: None
After breakfast, transfer to Delhi Airport for your flight to Dehradun, gateway to the Himalayas.
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On arrival, enjoy a scenic drive through the forested foothills to Ananda in the Himalayas, one of the world's leading destination spas.
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After check-in and a wholesome wellness lunch, begin your Holistic Detox Comprehensive Programme with your personalised wellness assessment.
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Your consultation with Ananda's Lead Ayurvedic Doctor includes an assessment of your dosha (mind-body constitution), digestion, metabolism, sleep patterns, lifestyle and overall wellness. Based on this consultation, a personalised detox schedule is created, including therapies, yoga practices, meditation, fitness sessions and dietary recommendations tailored specifically to your needs.
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As part of the Comprehensive Programme, consultations with an Emotional Healer and Physiotherapist are also incorporated during your stay where recommended.
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Later this evening, travel to nearby Rishikesh to witness the beautiful Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat, one of India's most sacred evening ceremonies. Watch priests perform rituals with fire, chanting and devotional music along the banks of the River Ganges before returning to Ananda for dinner.
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Overnight: Ananda in the Himalayas
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Wake to the peaceful sounds of the Himalayas and begin your day with Ananda's daily wellness practices.
The Holistic Detox Programme combines gentle movement, breathwork and mindfulness practices with personalised detox therapies prescribed following your consultation. Throughout the programme, therapies focus on supporting the body's natural detoxification processes, improving digestive function, stimulating metabolism and promoting healthy circulation and lymphatic flow.
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Enjoy nourishing meals from Ananda's Rejuvenation Spa Cuisine, specially prepared according to your individual dosha and wellness programme using fresh seasonal ingredients, whole grains, vegetables, fruits, lean proteins and balanced macro and micronutrients.
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Scheduled Wellness Activities
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Morning Mantra Chanting.
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Hatha Yoga
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Flex & Flow Fitness Session
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Vedanta Philosophy Session
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Ayurveda Wellness Talk
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Nature Walk & Bird Watching
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Yoga Nidra Meditation
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Golf (optional)
Your personalised detox therapies and private wellness sessions are scheduled throughout the day according to your individual programme.
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Overnight: Ananda in the Himalayas
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
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Begin the morning with one of Ananda's signature wellness experiences — the guided trek to Kunjapuri Temple (scheduled weekly and subject to weather conditions).
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This sunrise excursion leads to a sacred Himalayan temple overlooking snow-capped peaks and the Ganges Valley, combining mindful movement with breathtaking natural surroundings.
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Back at the retreat, continue your personalised detox programme with therapies and wellness sessions tailored to your treatment plan.
Scheduled Wellness Activities
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Sunrise Trek to Kunjapuri Temple (scheduled weekly)
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Morning Mantra Chanting
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Hatha Yoga
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Lower Body Conditioning
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Vedanta Philosophy Session
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Holistic Sound Healing (an immersive session using vibrational sound frequencies for relaxation)
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Healthy Cuisine Cooking Demonstration
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Kaya Sthairyam Meditation
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Optional Community Dining Table Experience (reservation required)
The cooking demonstration introduces Ananda's philosophy of Ayurvedic wellness cuisine and practical techniques for preparing balanced, nourishing meals at home.
Overnight: Ananda in the Himalayas
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
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As your detox journey continues, your personalised therapies remain the central focus of the day, with treatments adjusted as required by Ananda's wellness team during your progress consultations.
Yoga, meditation and fitness sessions are designed to complement the detox process by encouraging circulation, flexibility, strength and mindful relaxation.
Scheduled Wellness Activities
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Morning Mantra Chanting
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Hatha Yoga
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Core Stability Fitness Session
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Vedanta Philosophy Session
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Holistic Sound Healing
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Nature Walk & Bird Watching
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Antar Mauna Meditation (Inner Silence)
Today's meditation practice encourages observation of thoughts without judgement, supporting emotional calm and mental clarity alongside physical detoxification.
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Overnight: Ananda in the Himalayas
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
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Continue your personalised Holistic Detox Programme with therapies, private wellness sessions and nourishing wellness cuisine created specifically for your detox journey.
Guests also have access to Ananda's hydrotherapy facilities, including the steam room, sauna, chill plunge pool and Kneipp Hydrotherapy Foot Bath, as recommended by the wellness consultant to complement individual therapies.
Scheduled Wellness Activities
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Morning Mantra Chanting
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Hatha Yoga
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Functional Training Session
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Vedanta Philosophy Session
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Chidakasha Dharana Meditation (meditation on the space between the eyes)
Throughout the day, enjoy time to relax within Ananda's tranquil gardens, palace estate and wellness facilities between scheduled activities and therapies.
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Overnight: Ananda in the Himalayas
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
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Your comprehensive detox programme continues with personalised therapies and one-to-one wellness sessions tailored to your progress.
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As part of the Comprehensive Programme, consultations with Ananda's Emotional Healer and Physiotherapist help support emotional wellbeing, posture, mobility and sustainable lifestyle practices where appropriate.
Scheduled Wellness Activities
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Morning Mantra Chanting
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Hatha Yoga
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Core Training Session
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Vedanta Philosophy Session
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Golf Class (optional)
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Holistic Sound Healing
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Guided Pranayama Session
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Optional Community Dining Table Experience (reservation required)
Pranayama breathing techniques help improve respiratory function, reduce stress and support energy balance throughout the detox process.
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Overnight: Ananda in the Himalayas
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
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Enjoy your final full day immersed in Ananda's holistic wellness philosophy.
Your personalised programme continues with scheduled therapies and wellness sessions prescribed by your Ayurvedic consultant.
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Before departure, you'll meet with your wellness consultant for a comprehensive review of your progress. This consultation includes personalised recommendations for nutrition, daily routine, movement, mindfulness practices and long-term lifestyle changes to help maintain the benefits of your detox programme after returning home.
Scheduled Wellness Activities
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Morning Mantra Chanting
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Hatha Yoga
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Super Strength Fitness Session
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Vedanta Philosophy Session
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Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra Chanting
Spend your final evening enjoying Ananda's restorative Spa Cuisine and the serenity of the Himalayan surroundings.
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Overnight: Ananda in the Himalayas
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Enjoy a leisurely breakfast overlooking the Himalayan foothills before checking out.
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Your 7-Night Comprehensive Holistic Detox Programme concludes with personalised wellness guidance to support your continued journey at home, including your post-stay follow-up consultation arranged by Ananda.
Transfer to Dehradun Airport for your flight to Delhi. Upon arrival, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the evening is at leisure — perfect for some last-minute shopping or simply relaxing before your journey home.
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Overnight: Delhi
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, transfer to Delhi International Airport for your onward flight.
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Depart India feeling refreshed, rebalanced and inspired by the timeless wellness traditions of the Himalayas, taking home personalised tools and practices to continue nurturing your wellbeing long after your stay at Ananda.
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Meals Included: Breakfast
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Return economy flights Delhi – Dehradun
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9 nights accommodation as below
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2 nights hotel 5*+, Delhi
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7 nights Ananda in the Himalayas 5*
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7 nights Comprehensive Holistic Detox Programme at Ananda in the Himalayas
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All airport transfers, sightseeing and excursions as per the itinerary in an air-conditioned vehicle
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Services of local English-speaking guides during sightseeing
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Monument entrance fees as per the itinerary
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Meals included: 9 Breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners
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Daily Ananda Rejuvenation Spa Cuisine meals during the wellness stay (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
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Personalised wellness consultation with Ananda's Lead Ayurvedic Doctor on arrival, ongoing progress reviews, pre-departure consultation and post-stay follow-up
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Consultations with an Emotional Healer and Physiotherapist as part of the Comprehensive Programme
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Approximately 14 hours of personalised wellness therapies, including Ayurvedic detox and cleansing therapies prescribed following your assessment
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11 personalised wellness sessions, including yoga, pranayama, meditation and fitness
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Daily scheduled group wellness activities, including Hatha Yoga, meditation, mantra chanting, fitness sessions and Vedanta philosophy talks
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Access to Ananda's hydrotherapy facilities, including steam, sauna, chill plunge pool and Kneipp Hydrotherapy Foot Bath
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Weekly wellness experiences, including Ayurvedic cooking demonstrations, wellness lectures and the Kunjapuri Sunrise Trek (subject to schedule and weather)
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Complimentary mineral water during transfers and sightseeing
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Meet and greet at all airports by our local representative
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All applicable taxes included, along with basic porterage at airports and hotels
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International flights
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Visa fees & travel insurance
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Optional activities (available at an additional cost)
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Best Time to Travel
The best time to experience a wellness retreat in Rishikesh and the Himalayas is from September to April, when the weather is generally pleasant and comfortable for yoga, meditation, nature walks, spiritual experiences and outdoor excursions. September and October offer bright, pleasant days, while November to March brings cool, clear weather and plenty of sunshine, creating an ideal setting for relaxation and rejuvenation. April and May are warmer but can still be suitable for travellers who prefer a quieter wellness escape. The monsoon months from late June to early September bring occasional heavy showers, which can add to the lush beauty of the Himalayan foothills but may affect outdoor activities.
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For travellers seeking luxury wellness holidays in India, this retreat combines the peaceful surroundings of the Himalayas with Ayurveda, yoga, meditation, nourishing cuisine and personalised wellness experiences, making it an ideal journey for relaxation, balance and self-discovery.
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