Ananda in the Himalayas is a luxury wellness retreat that opened in 2000 on a 100-acre Himalayan palace estate above Rishikesh in Uttarakhand, India, overlooking the Ganges river valley. The retreat occupies the grounds of the Maharaja of Tehri Garhwal's estate, with the restored Viceregal Palace serving as its centerpiece.
Ananda's programming is built on traditional Indian wellness disciplines, principally Ayurveda, yoga, Vedanta, and meditation, combined with international therapies, fitness, and nutrition. Guests follow structured programs typically lasting from several nights to three weeks, addressing goals such as detox, weight management, stress relief, and rejuvenation, with personal consultations, Ayurvedic doctors, and cuisine tailored to individual dosha-based diets. The spa complex offers dozens of treatment rooms alongside daily group yoga and meditation sessions, and the location provides access to Rishikesh, temple visits, and Himalayan hikes.
Accommodation comprises rooms, suites, and private villas, several with pools. Ananda operates independently and books stays directly through its website and through luxury travel and spa specialists. It is regularly ranked among the leading destination spas in the world and is a flagship of India's luxury wellness sector.