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| 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 7 - 8 hrs 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. |
| By Air |
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Air Deccan: Schedule for a 1 Hour flight from Delhi Domestic Airport to Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun - followed by an hours’ picturesque drive to Ananda in the Himalayas is given under:
Regular Flight Services To Dehradun Airport
| Flights Schedule till October, 2008. |
| Flt No. |
From |
Dep |
To |
Arr |
Days of Operation |
| DN - 509 |
Delhi |
0920 hours |
Dehradun |
1020 hours |
Daily |
| DN - 515 |
Delhi |
1600 hours |
Dehradun | 1700 hours | Daily |
| DN - 510 |
Dehradun |
1040 hours |
Delhi |
1145 hours |
Daily |
| DN - 516 |
Dehradun |
1715 hours |
Delhi | 1820 hours | Daily |
Morning flights to Dehradun do not operate on Saturdays.
Bookings can be made directly on the Internet by logging on to www.airdeccan.net or you can call to buy at the following numbers:
Delhi: 9818177008
Mumbai: 9892577008
By Personal Chopper
Ananda - In the Himalayas has its own private helipad. Personal choppers can land right within the spa parameters. A short scenic flight from New Delhi, the chopper experience transports you to the realm of the exclusive. Please contact Reservations for further information.
| Helicopter (5 seater) |
| Model |
Bell 407 |
| Delhi - Dehradun - Delhi |
2hr 30 mins + 3 hrs waiting |
| Same day return |
INR – 2,75,000 |
| Next day return |
INR – 4,25,000 (Night halt charges applicable ) |
Night halt charges per night |
INR – 1,00,000 |
* Conditions apply and Rates are subject to change
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| By Surface |
| It is advised to leave early in the morning from Delhi, it reduces the travel time. |
| Delhi - Narendra Nagar (Ananda) |
260 Kms. 06 - 07 hrs drive approx |
| Haridwar Railway Station to Narendra Nagar |
42 kms. 01 hour drive |
| Haridwar-Rishikesh (town) |
22 kms 35 minutes drive |
| Rishikesh- Narendra Nagar |
16 kms. 30 minutes drive |
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| By Train |
The Indian Railways offers an efficient and comfortable train service to and from Ananda. The Dehradun Shatabdi Express, with convenient daily services to and from New Delhi Railway station to the closest railhead at Haridwar Station, is the most convenient way to embark on your journey.
In addition, there are a number of other trains, which traverse the way to Ananda, thereby offering you a wide range of train timings.
From Haridwar, the ride to Ananda takes 60 minutes, as you pass through the holy city of Rishikesh and drive along the intriguing ridges and valleys of the Himalayas.
A 4-6 hour journey from Delhi to Haridwar followed by a one-hour's drive
The train schedules are given below for your perusal:
| Shatabdi Express Schedule |
| Departure |
Arrival |
| New Delhi 06:55 hrs (IST) |
Haridwar 11:22 hrs (IST) |
| Haridwar 18:10 hrs (IST) |
New Delhi 22:30 hrs (IST) |
| Train Fares |
Executive Class: INR.840.00 per person, from New Delhi to Haridwar
Chair Class: INR.430.00 per person, New Delhi to Haridwar
Executive Class: INR.940.00 per person, Haridwar to New Delhi
Chair Class: INR.500.00 per person, Haridwar to New Delhi |
| Janshatabdi Schedule Except Sundays |
| Departure |
Arrival |
| New Delhi 15:30 hrs (IST) |
Haridwar 19:50 hrs (IST) |
| Haridwar 06:23 hrs (IST) |
New Delhi 11:25 hrs (IST) |
| Train Fares |
Chair Car: INR.345.00 per person, from New Delhi to Haridwar
Non-AC: INR.107.00 per person, New Delhi to Haridwar
Chair Car: INR.345.00 per person, Haridwar to New Delhi
Non-AC: INR.107.00 per person, Haridwar to New Delhi |
| Mussoorie Express Schedule |
| Departure |
Arrival |
| Delhi 22:15 hrs (IST) |
Haridwar 05:35 hrs (IST) |
| Haridwar 23:00 hrs (IST) |
Delhi 07:00 hrs (IST) |
| Train Fares |
1st AC: INR.1140.00 per person, one way
2nd AC: INR.608.00 per person, one way
3rd AC: INR.394.00 per person, one way |
*Fares are subject to change without prior notice. If you would like transportation from Jolly Grant Airport or Haridwar railway station, kindly inform Reservations, while making your booking.
Tickets can be booked from site www.irctc.co.in
For more information on the train schedules,
visit: www.indianrail.gov.in
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