Set in the heart of a Sal forest, perched atop a hill that affords a splendid view of Rishikesh is Ananda - In the Himalayas, a spa that promises the best kind of luxury holiday you'd ever want to go on.

Ananda's specialty is Ayurveda, and it combines the best of this traditional system of healing with the comforts of Western-style spas. You can lose stress and weight here, cleanse your body and soul, fight age lines, find the right diet, tone your body with the right kind of exercise and go back totally rejuvenated from your holiday in the Himalayas.

Your luxury trip in the Himalayas begins with the right touch of grandeur - the entrance to Ananda - In the Himalayas is through the Viceregal Palace, home to memorabilia associated with the Maharaja of Tehri-Garhwal. You can stroll through the Maharaja's library, catch a glimpse of the oldest billiards table in the country and step into the Grand Viceregal Hall, originally, the skating rink used by the Maharaja.

Ananda scores high on giving you a healthy, luxurious holiday - and this includes a menu that is crafted with great care. The Restaurant here uses organic vegetables and herbs and each meal is tailored to provide you an enriching culinary experience, while conforming to the norms of healthy living. You can take your pick of Indian, European, Oriental and International cuisine here.

There's never a dull moment in this luxury resort in the Himalayas. Ananda has a variety of avenues for the explorer in you. You can trek into the Himalayan ranges or battle with the waves of the Ganga. Ananda is also the best place to set out from on safaris into the surrounding national parks. So, you can get set for your date with wild cats, boar, elephants and even the fish-eating Gharial.

If you're looking for calmer pursuits, Ananda has them by the handful too. Spend an evening soaking in the essence of Indian art and culture with programs specially organized by the spa. Ananda also offers discourses on meditation and Vedanta philosophy.

Yoga is another of Ananda's greatest draws. Rejuvenate your mind, body and soul using Hatha, Kriya and Raja Yoga. Ananda Spa is also home to the only Aveda Beauty Institute in India.

You can also spend a part of your holiday playing golf in the heart of the Sal forest, set against the backdrop of the mesmerizing Himalayas.

Ananda Inn Himalaya, Rishikesh
Category	5 Star Deluxe
Address	Palace Estate, Narendra Nagar, Rishikesh - 249 175
Access	35 kms from Airport; 42 kms from Railway Station;
Location	Located in the hilly terrain of the mighty and beautiful Himalayas
Rooms	75 rooms
Restaurants	4
Services/Facilities	Business centre, Banquet & Conference facilities, Palace lounge, Beauty parlor, Health club, Swimming pool, The wellness centre - SPA, AMEX, VISA, and MasterCard.
Group	IHHR Hospitality Pvt. Ltd.