Going to Ananda is more like a pilgrimage than a visit, with every moment designed to cultivate presence. But the real gift is the opportunity to come back to self, to the centered space that abides within us all.

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Going to Ananda is more like a pilgrimage than a visit, with every moment designed to cultivate presence. But the real gift is the opportunity to come back to self, to the centered space that abides within us all.

Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey

Thank you for a week of healing and bliss! Even in the monsoon, a most magical place in this world!

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Thank you for a week of healing and bliss! Even in the monsoon, a most magical place in this world!

Uma Thurman

Uma Thurman

Thank you very much for a great experience. It is a beautiful place and everybody who works here is so friendly and kind... we loved it.

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Thank you very much for a great experience. It is a beautiful place and everybody who works here is so friendly and kind... we loved it.

Edward Norton

Edward Norton

Unbelievably serene, relaxing and yet invigorating.

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Unbelievably serene, relaxing and yet invigorating.

Ratan Tata

Ratan Tata

Following the death of my husband, my life spiraled into chaos, turned upside down. My mental, physical and spiritual state was catastrophic. I was looking for a clinic that could save me and it was ChatGPT who recommended Ananda les Himalayas! I stayed there for 3 weeks. Upon my arrival, the warm welcome, the beauty of this former Maharaja palace, the meticulously tended gardens, reminiscent of a...
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Following the death of my husband, my life spiraled into chaos, turned upside down. My mental, physical and spiritual state was catastrophic. I was looking for a clinic that could save me and it was ChatGPT who recommended Ananda les Himalayas! I stayed there for 3 weeks. Upon my arrival, the warm welcome, the beauty of this former Maharaja palace, the meticulously tended gardens, reminiscent of a Monet painting, everything is designed to bring peace and well-being to the soul and concentration towards healing. If you read the credentials of each doctor, each therapist, masseuse, kitchen staff, dining room staff, service staff or even gardener, you appreciate their kindness, dedication and professionalism! Every element and treatment makes you feel uniquely cared for, with all attention devoted to rebuilding both body and mind. Ananda is special in its approach to finding the right treatment for each case and giving back life to those who feel lost as I did when I arrived or more simply giving back youth or strength which gradually diminishes in a world of stress, pollution and violence. It has been 1 month since I returned home, and the observation is that - I feel strong, full of life and joyful! that the pain of separation from my husband has transformed into a spiritual love full of light and Love. My tears of longing have turned into smiles for life, I can now accept in calm and peace the eternal rest of my husband. Thank you all. Thank you for saving me ! Not only do I recommend Ananda to all those who read me but I will return every year to refocus my ethereal self to my physical body and also to see the Tree of Life I was honored to plant in the magnificent gardens of this Himalayan sanctuary. Many thanks to everyone at Ananda the Himalayas for your thoughtfulness and professionalism.

Marie Poisson

Marie Poisson

There are now many options worldwide when choosing a health spa but the authenticity, warmth and respect that every staff member at Ananda displays sets Ananda apart. The quality of the Ayurvedic treatments , food, attention to emotional wellbeing and emphasis on Vedic teaching and Yogic philosophy allows all participants to learn strategies to implement in their lives upon returning home ensuring...
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There are now many options worldwide when choosing a health spa but the authenticity, warmth and respect that every staff member at Ananda displays sets Ananda apart. The quality of the Ayurvedic treatments , food, attention to emotional wellbeing and emphasis on Vedic teaching and Yogic philosophy allows all participants to learn strategies to implement in their lives upon returning home ensuring that in the world of health spas Ananda really has no peer. Thank you for introducing me to the teachings of Vedanta. You have truly inspired me to continue this journey on how to live an examined life, one which I shall continue with a passion. I leave here a changed person with a renewed outlook on how to live a balanced life. I am ever so grateful to you all.

Hanish Bagga

Hanish Bagga

The wellness program has been a truly life-changing experience for my son. He came with clear health goals, and through the thoughtful structure of the program, personalized guidance, and caring support from the team, he was able to not only meet those goals but also build a deeper awareness of his overall well-being. What made this retreat stand out was the way it introduced him to new...
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The wellness program has been a truly life-changing experience for my son. He came with clear health goals, and through the thoughtful structure of the program, personalized guidance, and caring support from the team, he was able to not only meet those goals but also build a deeper awareness of his overall well-being. What made this retreat stand out was the way it introduced him to new experiences, whether through mindful practices, nourishing meals, or holistic lifestyle activities, that he had never tried before. Each session was tailored in a way that was engaging and inspiring, helping him create healthy routines he can now carry forward into everyday life. I am deeply grateful to the entire team for creating such a nurturing environment. They provided the right balance of encouragement, knowledge, and care that allowed my son to grow and thrive. This retreat did more than support his health, it sparked a genuine enthusiasm for wellness that I believe will stay with him for years to come

Konark Uppal

Konark Uppal

Before Ananda, I struggled with a lot of physical health and mental health issues. All my doctors had told me that my conditions were permanent; all that could be done was manage the symptoms as best we could with medication and counselling. So when I went to Ananda, I came with the expectation that Ananda would be able to help a lot with my general health and well-being, but in the end, they...
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Before Ananda, I struggled with a lot of physical health and mental health issues. All my doctors had told me that my conditions were permanent; all that could be done was manage the symptoms as best we could with medication and counselling. So when I went to Ananda, I came with the expectation that Ananda would be able to help a lot with my general health and well-being, but in the end, they wouldn’t be able to do much about my diagnosed conditions. But what I gained at Ananda was beyond anything I could have imagined! The doctors at Ananda were able to not only help me vastly improve many of my symptoms, but they were also able to help me understand my body, how I’d ended up with the symptoms in the first place, and most importantly, what I could do to heal them. Over the course of my two-week stay at Ananda, many of the symptoms I’d struggled with since childhood went away; they were gone! Now, it’s not a magical cure; it’s tried and true alternative medicine whereby, if I continue to implement the lifestyle changes I learned at Ananda, these positive effects can be maintained and continue to improve. Furthermore, the staff at Ananda are absolutely superb! Everyone at Ananda (doctors, massage therapists, yoga instructors, personal trainers, chefs…) go over and above to support your healing and make you feel at home. In addition, the property is an absolute paradise! It’s so beautiful and the sights and sounds of nature all around are so peaceful and tranquil. And it’s not just the treatments and diet; you also get the opportunity to gain new insight into yourself and how to live your life through Vedanta philosophy, yoga, and so much more. I have gained so many valuable tools from Ananda for how to think about the world, live my life to the fullest, and help my body heal itself. Words cannot express how grateful I am for everything I’ve learned at Ananda. It truly was life-changing. I spent a lot of my life feeling hopeless and helpless about my health. But now I find myself feeling a sense of optimism and confidence I’ve never experienced before. I am forever grateful to Ananda, and I hope I can return soon to continue learning about my body, mind, and spirit and further my healing journey.

Bianca Verjee

Bianca Verjee

Body and soul detox at its best! Thank you for an incredible unforgettable experience. - Dr. Uniyal - the Acupuncture sessions gave me a lot of peace and reduced, actually removed my pain. I am very grateful for the advise of the doctor - Dr. Gaurav (physiotherapy). I have seen so many doctors in Germany, took medicine, multiple MRTs - but nothing came close to the sessions with you. Thank you!

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Body and soul detox at its best! Thank you for an incredible unforgettable experience. - Dr. Uniyal - the Acupuncture sessions gave me a lot of peace and reduced, actually removed my pain. I am very grateful for the advise of the doctor - Dr. Gaurav (physiotherapy). I have seen so many doctors in Germany, took medicine, multiple MRTs - but nothing came close to the sessions with you. Thank you!

Laura Wilhelms

Laura Wilhelms

I was going through an exhausting period, feeling as if the whole world was placing its weight on my shoulders. Accumulated pressures, days passing without rest, and small details were enough to drain me mentally and physically. I used to smile as if everything was fine, but inside me there was a storm that never calmed. I truly needed to pause… not as an escape, but for healing. I wanted to step...
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I was going through an exhausting period, feeling as if the whole world was placing its weight on my shoulders. Accumulated pressures, days passing without rest, and small details were enough to drain me mentally and physically. I used to smile as if everything was fine, but inside me there was a storm that never calmed. I truly needed to pause… not as an escape, but for healing. I wanted to step away from everything, to return to the self that had been lost in the crowd of responsibilities and expectations. And that’s when I made the decision to go to Ananda Global Resort… as if my heart led me there without thinking. The moment I arrived, I felt I was in the right place. The air was different—pure, as if I were breathing for the first time. The resort was not just a place to stay, but a warm embrace that healed the soul before the body. Every corner of it spoke of peace. I spent my days between yoga and meditation sessions, learning how to breathe deeply, how to be calm, how to hear the voice of my heart amid the silence of nature. Each moment of meditation felt like an honest conversation between me and the self I had long forgotten. The Ayurvedic treatments there were an extraordinary experience. The warm hands, the natural oils, the aromatic scents… each session pulled out years of exhaustion from within me, as if it were rearranging my energy, teaching me how to be kinder to my body and soul. The food there was not just food… but a ritual of healing. Fresh organic dishes prepared with a calm spirit and served with the intention of caring for you. I ate them slowly, with gratitude, feeling that every bite was restoring a part of my balance. And every night, I would return to my room, gaze at the peaceful horizon, and thank myself for choosing to care for me. Ananda wasn’t just a resort—it was a rebirth for me… a place where I found my serenity, and realized that rest is not a luxury, but a right… and that when I choose to love myself, everything begins to heal.

Khulod Ibrahim A Alshaya

Khulod Ibrahim A Alshaya

I came to rejuvenate and to lose weight with a wish to get rid of a few pains, some of which I have been dealing with for over 30 years. In short, I came to renew!! Dr. Sankar was my doctor. He listened to me, checked me, organized my activities and decided which food could assist me to loose some weight & what activities would help clear out my aches and pains. Every couple of days he would see...
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I came to rejuvenate and to lose weight with a wish to get rid of a few pains, some of which I have been dealing with for over 30 years. In short, I came to renew!! Dr. Sankar was my doctor. He listened to me, checked me, organized my activities and decided which food could assist me to loose some weight & what activities would help clear out my aches and pains. Every couple of days he would see me and adjust what was needed to make sure I got the best treatment. Dr. Sreelal Shankar is an Ayurvedic doctor who happens to be extremely knowledgeable, caring, professional. I felt his full committment to help me, in his holistic way, to maximize my benefit while in the program and beyond. The very experienced, learned Dr Ashwani, whose expertise is in reflexology, got rid of pains that I’ve had for over 30 years. He was the one that succeeded after many years of trying a variety of treatment. I enjoyed very much Gaurav Gurgute’s lectures, exploring life, living, self, reality, mental peace, and loads more. A great teacher, dedicated, knowledgeable and very valuable for my holistic learning experience. Blossom, an expert in emotional wellness, assisted me with very valuable tools to let go of what was not needed, embrace myself, and simply and wholly, keep walking my walk. I was lucky to also meet Roma, a vibrant, warm & fun expert in emotional wellness, with whom I shared some lovely laughs, meals & talks! I thank you for your expert Physio work and for your warm care Gaurav! Lakham, you are extremely special, you work with total commitment. Thank you for training and for guiding me. You looked at my abilities and at my liabilities, and gave me the right exercises for my needs and possibilities. Dear chefs, the meals you prepared for me, each one was delicious and very beautifully presented! I must add that I shared this wonderful experience with special people… guests that came for different reasons from India and from different continents… Young and old, we all immersed ourselves together in this wonderful experience with open hearts! To the beautiful people that I met I say, thank you for sharing this journey with me! I accomplished my goals, left with no pain and with enough information to, hopefully, continue to feel well, to live with no, or less pain, and with the dream of coming back soon!!!

Anabella Nachumow

Anabella Nachumow

I was never very much into yoga. It seemed to be too complicated with poses especially if I have some body issues. So I was approaching yoga class with Swati with very limited expectations. I attended lessons with Swati with my husband who is 83, is hearing impaired and doesn’t speak English. So I expected rather tortures of exercises, translating at the same time and being partly responsible for...
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I was never very much into yoga. It seemed to be too complicated with poses especially if I have some body issues. So I was approaching yoga class with Swati with very limited expectations. I attended lessons with Swati with my husband who is 83, is hearing impaired and doesn’t speak English. So I expected rather tortures of exercises, translating at the same time and being partly responsible for all of that. It appeared to be totally opposite. Swati is very experienced, clever, smart and attentive teacher. She took into account all our past injuries problems. She started very gently so we didn’t feel overwhelmed. She took special care of my husband. She grasped Polish words very quickly so I could be concentrating on my body. Then she was slowly adding more difficult hatha yoga but we were already prepared for it. We took yoga classes with Swati every day. We like her dedication and concern so much. And it was the same with Pranayama., Swati presented some exercises especially to my husband to improve some of his issues and for me as well. I thought meditation will be impossible for two of us but Swati took her time and found Polish version of yoga nidra and we did some other meditation techniques as well which appeared to be possible even with sb not speaking English. Miracle! Our experience of yoga, pranayama and meditation with Swati was so good, far beyond our expectations. And we keep exercising back at home.

Dorota Anna Wnuk Lipinska

Dorota Anna Wnuk Lipinska

Ayurveda here is not merely a system of diet or a series of cosmetic treatments—it is a way of life, a profound philosophy. To experience its fullest benefits, it is best to arrive with mindfulness and an understanding of its principles; then, the results will far exceed all expectations. From the very first moment, you are enveloped in attentive care. On the day of arrival, guests are greeted...
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Ayurveda here is not merely a system of diet or a series of cosmetic treatments—it is a way of life, a profound philosophy. To experience its fullest benefits, it is best to arrive with mindfulness and an understanding of its principles; then, the results will far exceed all expectations. From the very first moment, you are enveloped in attentive care. On the day of arrival, guests are greeted with a consultation by a physician—one who checks your pulse, reviews your questionnaire, discusses your overall health, and crafts a personalized program of rejuvenation. Depending on your dosha (Vata, Pitta, or Kapha), your treatment may include Ayurvedic therapies, acupuncture, yoga, meditation, and the soothing oil massages of Ananda. You can explore the range of programs on the hotel’s website, each designed for various durations and wellness goals. The hotel’s team is composed of seasoned professionals—many with over a decade of experience—who not only perform the treatments but also genuinely care for every guest. Guests arrive here from all over the world—from renowned actors to esteemed statesmen—yet within these walls, all are equal. In the restaurant, where the food is exceptionally delicious, you can encounter people from a multitude of cultures. Many return again and again—some on their second visit, others for the fifth—because here, true restoration of strength and the rediscovery of inner balance take place. One can’t help but wish to linger longer. And when it’s time to leave this oasis, the thought of returning soon fills the heart with eager anticipation. The word “ananda” in Hindi means “nirvana, absolute bliss.” It is precisely this that awaits you in the Maharaja’s Palace.

Liubov Zabolotnaia

Liubov Zabolotnaia

In just six days at Ananda, my entire inner world shifted. I realized how deeply important it is to care for the body, to be mindful of what you eat, think, and do. The doctors, therapists, chefs, and all the staff care for you as if you were family. The emotional work here isn’t about “let me tell you how to fix your life and be successful.” It’s a gentle unveiling of your true self. It brings...
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In just six days at Ananda, my entire inner world shifted. I realized how deeply important it is to care for the body, to be mindful of what you eat, think, and do. The doctors, therapists, chefs, and all the staff care for you as if you were family. The emotional work here isn’t about “let me tell you how to fix your life and be successful.” It’s a gentle unveiling of your true self. It brings clarity, wisdom, a sense of deep acceptance and peace. And then, you start to glow. Truly your eyes, your skin, your voice. But most of all - your heart begins to shine

Mariia Romanes

Mariia Romanes