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Ananda in the Himalayas

Rishikesh, India

ClinicMinimum stay · 7 nights

Exclusive Amenities

Serenity Ways offers you the best prices and exclusive perks

  • Guaranteed upgrade at time of booking (not applicable on suites and villas)
  • A complimentary 50 minute massage
  • 10:00AM Early Check-In, 4:00PM Late Check-Out, subject to availability

Best For

Ananda in the Himalayas is ideal for the following cases

DetoxEnergy and vitality

Ananda in the Himalayas

Overview

Ananda in the Himalayas is a destination medical wellness retreat integrating Ayurveda, Traditional Oriental therapies, physiotherapy, yoga, meditation, and evidence-informed nutrition. Programs follow a structured, consultative model with pre-arrival guidance, on-site assessments and progress checks led by a Lead Consultant, and post-stay follow-up to support sustained outcomes. Protocols use dosha-based dietary planning, targeted therapeutic hours across Ayurvedic, Oriental and clinical physiotherapy modalities, and daily hydrotherapy along with scheduled group mind–body practices. Intensive options increase therapeutic dosing for complex conditions such as chronic pain or hormonal imbalance. The Himalayan setting and restorative environment are leveraged alongside clinically focused treatments to address detoxification, stress disorders, musculoskeletal dysfunction, metabolic imbalance, and healthy aging.

Signature Packages

Signature Packages and prices of Ananda in the Himalayas curated and tested by Serenity Ways

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Holistic Detox

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Minimum duration: 7 nightsProgram price: From $5,410

Holistic Detox targets toxin mobilization and elimination through Ayurvedic cleansing, liver stimulation, and full gastrointestinal tract cleansing to optimize digestion and assimilation. The protocol enhances metabolic activity, supports lymphatic and blood circulation, and transitions to nutrient repletion post-detox. Clinical supervision ensures safe progression through Comprehensive or Intensive dosing with a dosha-aligned diet and supportive mind–body practices.

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Weight Management

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Minimum duration: shared upon requestProgram price: shared upon request

Weight Management employs Ayurveda, detox therapies, exercise and yoga, meditation, and emotional healing to normalize metabolism and achieve sustainable body recomposition. The program emphasizes non-aggressive, supportive methods including dosha-based nutrition to balance appetite and digestion, with Panchakarma elements where indicated. Emotional wellbeing is addressed to resolve blockages that perpetuate weight dysregulation.

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Activ-Fitness

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Minimum duration: shared upon requestProgram price: shared upon request

Activ-Fitness integrates Vyayama (traditional movement and breath) with contemporary strength, mobility, and endurance training, guided by Ayurvedic physicians, fitness trainers, and holistic physiotherapists. Personal sessions, outdoor conditioning, and yoga/aqua fitness are combined with physiotherapy for structural correction and recovery. Diet is individualized to support anti-inflammatory fueling and performance.

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Renew

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Minimum duration: shared upon requestProgram price: shared upon request

Renew addresses aging at the level of skin, joints, and muscles using Ayurvedic, Oriental, and International therapies to cleanse, nourish, and improve tissue integrity. The protocol targets barrier function, lymphatic circulation, and inflammatory tone while relieving stiffness and rheumatism/arthritis-related discomfort. Personal mind–body sessions reinforce relaxation and systemic regulation to support visible and functional rejuvenation.

The Maharaja building of Ananda in the Himalaya in India, at sunset, with beautiful lightning on the facade

Chronic Pain Management

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Minimum duration: shared upon requestProgram price: shared upon request

Chronic Pain Management combines comprehensive physiotherapy, topical Ayurvedic therapies, targeted yoga postures, and an anti-inflammatory diet to reduce pain intensity, restore mobility, and improve function. Initial assessment by physiotherapy and Ayurvedic experts determines root causes and guides personalized exercise and treatment plans. For long-standing or degenerative conditions, longer stays and Intensive dosing incorporate additional therapies including medicated enemas to reduce inflammation and tissue degeneration.

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Ayurvedic Rejuvenation and Immunity Booster

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Minimum duration: shared upon requestProgram price: shared upon request

This program uses targeted Ayurvedic therapies, nourishing diet, yoga, and immunity-boosting rasayanas to enhance vitality and resilience. It focuses on strengthening agni, enriching ojas, and improving microcirculation for immune function and healthy aging. Therapeutic dosing scales by duration, addressing post-surgical and post-cancer care needs as well as women’s health and general vitality.

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Holistic Yoga

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Minimum duration: 7 nightsProgram price: shared upon request

The Holistic Yoga program of Ananda integrates classical Hatha Yoga, Raja Yoga, Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, and Jnana Yoga. Guests choosing this program experience a profound well-being in their body, mind, emotions and on a more spiritual level.

This programme is ideal for guests looking to deepen their understanding of yoga, its philosophy and practice. Some come with the objective of improving their flexibility, others want to heal therapeutically, to discipline their mind, and many experience an enhancement of their spiritual awareness.

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Dhyana Meditation

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Minimum duration: shared upon requestProgram price: shared upon request

Rooted in the classical Raja Yoga tradition, the Dhyana Meditation program trains mental discipline to progress from sensory withdrawal to deep states of absorption. The curriculum develops concentration, inner harmony, and cognitive clarity, with structured personal sessions and supportive therapies to stabilize practice. It is suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators under clinical oversight.

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Yogic Detox

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Minimum duration: shared upon requestProgram price: shared upon request

Detailed inclusions are shared during your private consultation.

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Panchakarma

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Minimum duration: shared upon requestProgram price: shared upon request

Detailed inclusions are shared during your private consultation.

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Stress Management

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Minimum duration: shared upon requestProgram price: shared upon request

This program applies a customized blend of Ayurveda, yoga, meditation, and emotional healing to recalibrate the autonomic nervous system and reduce psychological load. Under Lead Consultant oversight, therapeutic hours focus on somatic downregulation, emotional release, and cognitive quieting, supported by breathwork and meditative practices. Nutrition emphasizes anti-inflammatory, sattvic principles to support neuroendocrine balance. Suitable durations allow dosing for complex stress, grief, PTSD, and persistent anxiety.

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Sleep Enhancement

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Minimum duration: shared upon requestProgram price: shared upon request

Detailed inclusions are shared during your private consultation.

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Hormonal Rebalance

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Minimum duration: shared upon requestProgram price: shared upon request

Hormonal Rebalance integrates Traditional Oriental medicine with Ayurvedic therapies to normalize endocrine function in women and men. Treatment targets meridian blockages to restore energy flow and modulate symptoms such as vasomotor instability, mood lability, fatigue, and low libido. Protocols are individualized by a Lead Consultant and may include acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping, moxibustion, therapeutic exercises, and yoga/pranayama/meditation. Programs are offered in scalable durations with Comprehensive and Intensive dosing to match clinical severity.

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Menstrual Health

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Minimum duration: shared upon requestProgram price: shared upon request

Detailed inclusions are shared during your private consultation.

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Fertility Enhancement

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Minimum duration: shared upon requestProgram price: shared upon request

Detailed inclusions are shared during your private consultation.

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Diabetes Management

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Minimum duration: shared upon requestProgram price: shared upon request

Detailed inclusions are shared during your private consultation.

Accommodation Options

Rooms and suites - Ananda in the Himalayas

View over the desk and balcony in a Deluxe Room at Ananda

Deluxe Palace Garden View Room

Max occupancy: 2 guestsRates: From $655 per night

These renovated 45 sqm rooms offer views of the palace or landscaped gardens and feature walk-in closets and well-appointed bathrooms with picture windows and a soaking bathtub. Each opens onto a large porch or balcony ideal for in-room dining and relaxation. Rooms include a settee facing the balcony, 42" Smart TV, writing and bedside tables, tea/coffee maker, a well-stocked mini bar with healthy options, electronic safe, and complimentary high-speed Wi‑Fi.

Balcony and living area of the Deluxe Suite at Ananda

Deluxe Suite

Max occupancy: 2 guestsRates: From $1,205 per night

Two-bay Deluxe Suites include a bedroom with attached living room, large bathrooms with tranquil views, and an extra full bathroom—both with views. Suites feature a king bed, settee, 42" Smart TV, walk-in closet, tea/coffee maker, healthy mini bar, electronic safe, complimentary high-speed Wi‑Fi, and an extra-large private balcony with chaise lounge and tea table.

Terrace of the Viceregal Suite at Ananda, with view over the valley

Viceregal Suite

Rates: From $1,505 per night

Situated within the Maharaja’s Palace precincts, the Viceregal Suite features a period four-poster bed, spacious sitting and dining area, and a dressing room with an elegantly appointed bathroom. A private terrace and rooftop gazebo overlook landscaped slopes and the distant Ganga Valley. In-room amenities include Wi‑Fi, Smart TV, tea/coffee setup, bathrobes, slippers, and a pillow menu.

Living area of the Ananda Suite with view over the garden outside and view over the Ganga river valley

Ananda Suite

Rates: From $1,655 per night

Located on the ground floor overlooking the valley, the Ananda Suite offers separate private sitting and dining areas, a luxuriously fitted main bathroom with views, and an additional powder room with shower. A large private garden with a gazebo supports open-air relaxation and intimate dining. Standard in-room amenities include Wi‑Fi, Smart TV, tea/coffee facilities, bathrobes, slippers, and a pillow menu.

The Maharaja building of Ananda in the Himalaya in India, at sunset, with beautiful lightning on the facade

Ananda Villa

Rates: Available upon request

Ananda’s villas comprise two 2‑bedroom villas and one 1‑bedroom villa, each with a living room, butler’s pantry, dressing room, and large bathroom featuring a private sauna overlooking the private swimming pool. Each villa includes a 40 sqm private pool with deck and lounge beds for secluded recovery. In-room facilities include Wi‑Fi, Smart TV, tea/coffee setup, bathrobes, slippers, and a pillow menu.

The Maharaja building of Ananda in the Himalaya in India, at sunset, with beautiful lightning on the facade

Garden Suite

Rates: Available upon request

Four Garden Suites face either the valley or gardens and comprise a bedroom with attached sitting room and large bathroom with serene garden views. Each suite includes a private secluded garden with an outdoor deck, king bed, settee, 42" Smart TV, writing/bedside tables, walk-in closet, tea/coffee maker, healthy mini bar, electronic safe, and complimentary high-speed Wi‑Fi.

The Maharaja building of Ananda in the Himalaya in India, at sunset, with beautiful lightning on the facade

Deluxe Valley View Room with Premium Floor

Rates: Available upon request

Located on premium top floors, these 45 sqm rooms provide panoramic views of the Rishikesh valley from a private balcony. Rooms include a king bed, settee, 42" Smart TV, walk-in closet, and bathrooms with a bathtub and windows to the views. Amenities include tea/coffee maker, healthy mini bar, electronic safe, complimentary high-speed Wi‑Fi, and a pillow menu.

View over the Ganga river from Ananda

Deluxe Valley View Room

Max occupancy: 2 guestsRates: Available upon request

These 45 sqm rooms feature private balconies overlooking the Rishikesh valley. Each room includes a king bed, settee facing the balcony, 42" Smart TV, and spacious walk-in closet. Bathrooms offer life-size mirrors, a bathtub, and windows framing valley views. Tea/coffee maker, healthy mini bar, electronic safe, and complimentary high-speed Wi‑Fi are standard.

Insights about Ananda in the Himalayas

Know before you arrive

Practical details to help you plan your stay with confidence.

Languages spoken

English

Minimum stay

7 nights

Booking policy

A deposit of 100% of the total amount is required to confirm the booking.

Cancellation policy

Cancellations made 21 days or more prior to arrival incur no penalty, and a full refund of the advance deposit is provided. Cancellations between 15 and 21 days prior to arrival are subject to a 50% penalty of the advance deposit, with the balance refunded. Cancellations within 15 days of arrival forfeit 100% of the advance deposit. For villas and suites, cancellations 45 days or more prior to arrival incur no penalty.

Kids policy

This is an adult-focused experience. The minimum age for Ananda is 14 years old.

Pets policy

Pets are not allowed at Ananda.

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