About
Ananda in the Himalaya,
Located just 260 kilometers north
of New Delhi, Ananda is easily accessible by
road, rail and air. A 45 minute flight to Jolly
Grant airport, a 4 hour train journey from Delhi
to Haridwar station and a scenic 5 hour drive
from New Delhi to Ananda are the various travel
options. Whatever your mode of transport, the
raw, natural landscape is sure to leave you
with a perfect taste of India.
The small hamlet town of Narendra Nagar came
into existence in 1895, when Maharaja Narendra
Shah decided to move his capital from Tehri
to a more picturesque locale. The small town
of Odathali nestled in the Shivalik foothills
was chosen not only for its extraordinary
scenic beauty, but also for its proximity
to the plains below.
'Odathali' is a place of historic and mythological
significance. It has been known to be a seat
of spirituality and meditation since ancient
times. According to legend, the sage Udhav
is known to have performed severe penance
at this spot. Also, Purasar, the founder of
astrology, has been known to conduct various
experiments on the movements of planets and
stars. His observatory has now been converted
into the local polytechnic.
Narendra Shah was an enlightened ruler, as
you can see in the well ordered civic buildings
of the neat little royal township of Narendra
Nagar. Some of the buildings like the hospital
and the secretariat are still in use today.
The bazaar buildings too are a century old.
In the early 1900's, Narendra Nagar became
a popular destination with the British Viceroy's
of the time. The Palace 'Annexe' was added
to the original palace building in 1910 to
house the Viceroy and his entourage who visited
Narendra Nagar fairly often. Over the years,
the regal corridors of the Palace has echoed
with the footsteps of many distinguished guests
- Late Lal Bahadur Shastri and Late Mrs. Indira
Gandhi- Prime Ministers of India and spiritual
leaders like Ma Anandmayi and Swami Sevanand
as well as the last British Viceroy of India
- Lord Louis Mountbatten.
The present Maharaja, His Highness Manabendra
Shah took over the reigns of Tehri-Garhwal
from Maharaja Narendra Shah in 1946. The province
was eventually merged with the territory of
Uttar Pradesh shortly after India gained her
independence.
'The Palace', home now to 'Ananda - In the
Himalayas' looks down into the Doon valley
from its majestic height of 3000 feet. Crowning
a picturesque ridge of the mighty Himalayan
ranges, the palace is a symbol of the grandeur
and splendour of an era gone by. Original
relief work still adorns the palace walls
and two magnificent World War I cannons flank
the royal gateway.
Climate and Best Season:
Narendra Nagar has a moderate climate throughout
the year.The ambient temperatures are pleasant
throughout the year except during a brief
period in winter(Dec 15 - Jan 15)when it drops
to 6 degree Centrigrade(43 degree Fahrenheit)
at night. Located at an altitude of 3,000
feet (1000 meters), the invigorating ozone
rich air is perfumed by wild flower blossoms.
Ananda Stress Management
Ananda Stress Management Programme focuses
primarily on assisting you to experience and
implement various mind and body techniques
based on the concepts and philosophies of
Yoga, Meditation, Pranayama and Ayurveda,
for creating positive changes, reducing and
managing stress and enhancing synergy in your
life through a balanced approach.
05 nights package includes
01 Ayurvedic and Wellness Consultation (30
minutes)
01 Personalised Fitness Consultation (30 minutes)
01 Personalised Fitness Training Session (60
minutes)
01 Grounding Salt Scrub (45 minutes)
01 Grounding Aromatherapy Massage using Essential
Oils of Rose, Sandalwood and Vetiver known
as India’s oils of Tranquility (85 minutes)
01 Thai Massage (85 minutes)
01 Reflexology (55 minutes)
01 For Her - Himalayan Honey and Rose Facial
01 Stress Release Treatment – Hot and
Cold Stone Therapy (60 minutes)
01 Grounding Aroma Cocoon (85 minutes)
03 Personalised Yoga Session (60 minutes)
03 Personalised Pranayama and Meditation Session
(60 minutes)
Nightly package inclusion
Two way transfer to local train station at
Haridwar or the Jolly Grant airport at Dehradun
(New Delhi transfer at extra cost)
Accommodation in a deluxe room
Morning Wake Up Signature tea
Daily fresh fruit bowl
3 Ananda Rejuvenation Spa Cuisine meals(breakfast/lunch/dinner),
per night of stay, per person
Introductory Spa and Fitness Orientation Sessions
with an Initial Spa Consultation
Daily use of the Hydrotherapy Facilities:
Indoor and Outdoor Jacuzzi, Steam, Sauna,
Chill Plunge Pool, Kneipp Hydrotherapy Foot
Bath and Heated Lap Pool
Opportunity to participate in scheduled Spa
Lifestyle and Wellness Activities
Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation, Fitness, Cooking
demonstrations
Lectures and Workshops/ Excursions
