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Alongwith its geographical
proximity to the holy Indian towns of Rishikesh
and Haridwar, Ananda echoes with the royal persona
of the Maharaja of Tehri Garhwal, a ruler in
whose times the palace precincts resounded with
the footsteps of political and spiritual personages.
His palace was also blessed with the divine
presence of Ma Anandamayi, a renowned propitiator
of universal love whose aura lingers in Ananda's
premises.
A legendary fount of religion and spirituality,
Narendra Nagar was chosen by Maharaja Narendra
Shah to house the Palace of Tehri Garhwal. In
the royal times, the regal corridors of the
palace echoed with footsteps of distinguished
guests like Late Sri. Lal Bahadur Shastri and
Late Mrs. Indira Gandhi - Prime Ministers of
India. Spiritual leaders like Ma Anandamayi
and Swami Sevanand as well as the last British
Viceroy of India - Lord Louis Mountbatten were
amongst the other reverd visitors to the palace.
In 1947, when India gained independence, the
kingdom of Tehri Garhwal was merged with the
state of Uttar Pradesh.
Now, home to Ananda, this royal precinct and
palace of the past is bestowed with renewed
tranquility. As South East Asia's finest Destination
Spa, Ananda brings alive a spiritual vision,
an uplifting wisdom of the ages and a pure bliss
of being. Voyage into the scared source of the
Ganges and explore the beguiling mystique of
the Himalayan mountains.
Language
The local language of the region is Garhwali
- a dialect of the national language Hindi.
However, at Ananda all staff members speak fluent
English and sometimes even welcome guests in
foreign languages!
Dress Code
The atmosphere at Ananda is one of relaxed informality.
Casual and elegant leisurewear is suitable throughout
the day and evening. During the winter months,
it is advisable to wear light woolen garments
in the evening.
Currency
The Indian currency is the INR or Indian National
Rupee. For the convenience of guests at the
spa, foreign exchange can be exchanged at the
Front Desk.
Health
No special vaccination is required to come to
India.
At Ananda, we are proud to serve Himalayan spring
water, naturally enriched with minerals for
its cleansing powers. This water is served throughout
the spa and is an important element of our Spa
Therapies.
For
further information visit http://gov.ua.nic.in/uttaranchaltourism/index.html
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| Climate |
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. Click here.
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| Land
Called Garhwal |
A
venture into the Himalayas is more than a mere
journey; it is a yatra (pilgrimage). No pilgrimage
holds more importance than the one to Garhwal
and Kumaon, once known as Uttarakhand, the northern
territories of the pre-vedic era and now the
exclusive location for Ananda - In the Himalayas.
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| Haridwar |
It
is said that when gods left their footprints on
the land of Haridwar, metaphorically they also
left an indelible mark on the spiritual ethos
of every Hindu. More so the devout, who would
later follow their holy paths all across this
blessed land. Of such significance is Haridwar
that it has earned its sobriquet of honor, 'the
gateway to the gods’. Click
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| Rishikesh |
Rishikesh
where the mighty Ganges flows into the plains,
beneath the shadows of thick green forest. Often
called the 'Yoga capital of the world' it is also
one of the most popular pilgrim centres and gateway
to the Himalayan shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath,
Yamunotri and Gangotri. Click
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| Narendra
Nagar |
The
region of Narendra Nagar is well chronicled in
historical writings. The sage Udhav is known to
have performed penance at this spot. Purasar,
the father of ancient astronomy chose this place
to carry out experiments on the movements of planets
and stars. The area has been home to several sages
and saints, and has the famous temple of Kunjadevi.
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