Nestled in the Himalayas amidst a landscape of staggering beauty is Ananda, a world-class, multi award winning, spa destination that was once the residence of the Maharaja of Tehri-Garhwal. Ananda was voted the Best Destination Spa, 2007 by Condé Nast Traveller Reader’s Travel Awards, as well as being in the Top 10 Spa & Gourmet Resorts of the Year (Resorts Web Magazine), Best Destination Spa (Pevonia Asia Spa Awards) and Favourite Spa in India (Spa Finder USA).

There are 70 luxurious rooms, 5 suites and 3 villas, each with unparalleled views of the River Ganges. Rooms include expansive wooden floors, yoga mats and bathtubs with spectacular views. The 21,000 sq ft spa offers 79 body and beauty treatments, integrating the traditional Indian systems of Ayurveda with the more contemporary Western spa approach, it should not be missed. A personal wellbeing programme can be arranged during your stay (or in advance).