| Spa
Address.... |
The Palace Estate
Narendra Nagar
Dist. Tehri-Garhwal,
Uttaranchal - 249175,
INDIA
Tel: 91-1378-227500
Fax: 91-1378-227550
E-mail:
sales@anandaspa.com
Website: www.anandaspa.com |
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| Corporate
Marketing and Sales.... |
C-26 , Qutab Institutional Area
New Delhi - 110 016
Tel: 91-11-2656 8888
Facsimile: 91-11-2656 9999
E-mail: sales@anandaspa.com |
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| Mumbai
Sales.... |
701
B Poonam Chambers
Dr. Annie Besant Road
Worli
Mumbai - 400 018
INDIA
Tel: 91-22-2497 3408
Fax: 91-22-2497 5391
E-mail: mumbaisales@anandaspa.com |
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| Location.... |
Located
close to the holy town of Rishikesh in the
precincts of the Palace Estate of the Maharaja
of Tehri-Garhwal in the small town of Narendra
Nagar. Ananda is situated 260 kms north
of New Delhi in the state of Uttaranchal. |
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| Accessibility.... |
| By
Air : |
Regular flight services to Dehra Dun airport have been suspended with effect from 21st February 2007 for airport renovation. |
| By
Helicopter : |
Ananda
has a private helipad that is available for
chartered flights from New Delhi |
| By
Train : |
A
4-1/2 hour journey by Shatabdi from New Delhi to Haridwar
railway station followed by a one-hour drive |
| By
Road : |
| Delhi - Narendra Nagar (Ananda) |
260 Kms. 7 - 8 hrs drive approx |
| Haridwar Railway Station to Narendra Nagar |
22 kms. 01 hour drive |
| Haridwar-Rishikesh (town) |
22 kms 35 minutes drive |
| Rishikesh- Narendra Nagar |
16 kms. 30 minutes drive |
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| Accommodation.... |
70 deluxe rooms, 5 suites and 3 new villas all with panoramic views of either the city of Rishikesh, the Ganges Valley or the Palace.
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| Facilities
include.... |
- Panoramic
view terrace
- Sunken
bathtub with picture window view
- Separate
shower
- Walk-in
closet
- Two
line telephones
- Private
bar
- In-room
safe
- Tea
and coffee maker
- Temperature
AC and Heat control
- Television
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| Dining.... |
| The
Restaurant : |
The
Restaurant features the finest of Ayurvedic,
Asian and Western cuisine based on the basic
values of traditional cooking. |
| Tree
Tops : |
An
outer deck of The Restaurant set within the
natural environs of the Himalayas. |
| The
Pavilion : |
A
casual and cozy setting for drinks and light
snacks, located adjacent to The Restaurant
and pool. |
| Palace
Tea Lounge : |
Located
in the Viceregal Palace serves high tea and
soft beverages. |
| The
Poolside : |
Set
on the ridge of the Himalayan mountain hills
makes a perfect place to relax with healthy
snacks and fresh juices. |
| Hill
Theatre : |
In
pleasant weather, dinner shows are occasionally
scheduled here. The Hill Theatre offers a
view of the Himalayas and the Palace. |
| Winter
Garden : |
Located
in Viceregal Palace overlooks the valley.
This venue is set for service according to
seasonal conditions. |
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Spa.... |
| 21,000
Sq. feet area : |
Ananda
offers a unique blend of therapeutic treatments
based on traditional Indian practices of ayurveda,
yoga and meditation. The spa also offers the
latest European and Thai treatments to purify
the body and soothe the senses |
Facilities
:
21
treatment rooms
4
relaxation rooms
4
consultation rooms
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- Separate
beauty treatment salon
- Kama
Suite for a couple with jacuzzi, sauna
and massage
- Men's
& Women's complete Hydrotherapy facilities:
steam, sauna, jacuzzi, Kneipe foot bath,
cold plunge, showers, locker and changing
rooms
- Outdoor
heated lap pool and jacuzzi
- Gym:
16 station life fitness gym with cardio,
strength training and aerobics facility
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Spa
Boutique |
Showcases
a fine collection of silk, wide variety of
music, books, Ananda wear, art objects, herbal
teas and other organic food, skincare and
cosmetic line and many other items to assist
in taking back Ananda memories |
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| Yoga
& Meditation.... |
Yoga
and meditation at Ananda helps to achieve
a state of passive alertness that transcends
the every day level of thought and distraction. |
| Ma
Anandamayi Abode : |
Renowned
spiritual figure, Ma Anandamayi was respected
for her propagation of universal love and
brother/sisterhood. The
Maharajah of Garhwal, a highly spiritual
person, invited her to bless his Palace
with her presence. The Maharajah made a
very special abode for Ma Anandamayi, overlooking
the Ganges valley, where she worked to set
up her Ashram. Outside her abode, parishioners
regularly congregated to receive her presence,
discourses on spirituality and 'darshan'.
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| Yoga
Pavilion : |
A
majestic open-air marbled floor shelter with
gold leaf ceiling fresco, surrounded by a
still and peaceful water pool at the south
end of expansive palace lawn. The intimate
setting receives best sunset views and is
ideal for individual instruction or private
meditation. |
| Viceregal
Hall : |
Nestled atop sal tree valley, this space is
ideal for more active forms of yoga. A tranquil
hillside garden is tucked just outside the
valley’s ridge – a perfect refuge
for Himalayan tea after an invigorating yoga
session or peaceful meditation |
| Board
Room II : |
Glassed
on four sides, this intimate indoor setting
commands an impressive view of the mountains. |
| Winter
Garden : |
Adjacent
to the Ma Anandamayi Abode, this outdoors
area overlooks a dense grove of sal trees.
The tranquility of the spiritual leader's
former presence enhances the Yoga session. |
| Hill
Theatre : |
Terraced
Hill Theatre offers a view of the foothills
and Palace. |
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| Fitness
Centre.... |
Ananda
Fitness Centre provides a world-class high-energy
balance to the tranquility of encompassing
spa experience. |
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Services
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- Morning
energizers - nature walks and jogging
- Fitness
orientation - One on one training, Stretch
and tone, abdominal workout
- Swimming
- Squash
-
Golf
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| Outdoor
recreational activities.... |
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An
exhilarating extension to the spa at Ananda,
we offer an array of outdoor adventures and
thrilling explorations into the Himalayas,
Ganges and surrounding National parks
- Trekking
- White
Water Rafting
(No rafting till October)
-
Kayaking
- Angling
- Visit
to Rajaji and Chilla National Parks
(Rajaji National Park closure till 15th November)
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| Other
Facilities.... |
| Billiards
Room :
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Ananda
houses one of the oldest billiard tables in
India. The charming room includes a spectator’s
gallery bench and a fireplace. |
| The
Library : |
The
library houses the Maharaja’s superb
collection of literary tomes & historical
books on the Imperial era. It is currently
being augmented by contemporary topics, including
ayurveda, wellness, lifestyle, natural history,
yoga, meditation and more. |
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| Conference
Facilities.... |
| Board
Room I : |
Boardroom
style setting for small groups of 10-16. Once
the guesthouse dining room, this 15 foot ceiling
room with fireplace enjoys a ground floor
location adjacent to the grand staircase and
reception hall. |
| Board
Room II : |
Boardroom
style setting for small groups of 10-16. Glassed
on four sides, this intimate indoor setting
commands an impressive view of the Himalayas. |
| Viceregal
Hall : |
Once
the recreation hall for the guests of the
Maharaja, this impressive 15 foot tall ceiling,
and wooden floor room is the largest at the
destination spa. Ideal for small meetings,
presentation, exhibitions or small functions
for up to 140 people. |
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Equipment
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Data
projector, Slide Projector (35 mm), Flip Charts,
VCR, TV, Computer, cordless mikes, wire mikes,
sound system, OHP and white board. |
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| Honors
and Certification.... |
World’s Number 1 Destination Spa
Conde Nast Traveller 2005 & 2006
Destination Spa of the year
BASA Awards 2006
Best Destination Spa, First Runner up
Conde Nast Traveller 2003
Best Overseas Lifestyle Destination Spa of the Year (First Runner up)
Conde Nast Traveller - 2003
One
of the Best Spas in the World
Tatler
- 2003
Conde Nast Traveller - 2002
Tatler Travel Guide - 2002
Homes & Gardens - 2001
Sunday Times, London - 2001
Spa Management Journal – 2000
Asiafit - 2000
East – 2000
Hot
List
Conde
Nast Traveller - 2001
Travel & Leisure - 2001
Gourmet – 2000
Best
Pampering Spa
Harper's
Abroad – 2002
Most sublime center of the year to
renew body & soul
Conde
Nast Traveller – 2000
Yoga
Retreats Of The World - A List
Harper's & Queen 2001
5 Waves certification - BISA
British International Spa Association 2001
ISPA
member
International Spa Association
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| Owning
& Management Company.... |
IHHR
Hospitality, New Delhi, India |
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| Designer
& Architect.... |
Chhada,
Siembieda & Associates |
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