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Ananda in the Himalayas programs and prices
Here are the latest prices, for the programs and the rooms. Click on a program to see the details, and download the program brochure. You can request to book any program: we confirm availability and prices shortly after. We are also at your disposal if you have any question, for example to find the best retreat for you.
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.
| Room | Alone | Sharing |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Palace Garden View Room | $4,585 | $3,605 |
| Deluxe Suite | $8,435 | $5,530 |
| Ananda Suite | $11,585 | $7,105 |
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.
| Room | Alone | Sharing |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Palace Garden View Room | $4,585 | $3,605 |
| Deluxe Suite | $8,435 | $5,530 |
| Ananda Suite | $11,585 | $7,105 |
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.
| Room | Alone | Sharing |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Palace Garden View Room | $4,585 | $3,605 |
| Deluxe Suite | $8,435 | $5,530 |
| Ananda Suite | $11,585 | $7,105 |
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.
| Room | Alone | Sharing |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Palace Garden View Room | $4,585 | $3,605 |
| Deluxe Suite | $8,435 | $5,530 |
| Ananda Suite | $11,585 | $7,105 |
Diabetes Management at Ananda combines Ayurveda, yoga, Traditional Oriental therapies, physiotherapy, nutrition, and emotional healing. Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes protocols focus on management and reversal. Type 1 diabetes protocols focus on complication prevention and whole-body resilience.
The stay opens with pre-arrival diagnostics, then blood glucose profiling, organ function tests, and risk evaluation on site. A Lead Consultant (Ayurvedic doctor) coordinates daily plans with TCM doctors, emotional healers, and physiotherapists. Protocols are refined weekly based on measured progress.
Meals follow dosha-based wellness cuisine for metabolic support. Yoga, pranayama, and fitness sessions run in parallel with therapies. The program also helps guests managing obesity, hypertension, and high cholesterol. Available over 14 or 21 nights. Comprehensive tier covers 22 to 35 therapy hours. Intensive tier covers 34 to 50.
| Room | Alone | Sharing |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Palace Garden View Room | $9,170 | $7,210 |
| Deluxe Suite | $16,870 | $11,060 |
| Ananda Suite | $23,170 | $14,210 |
Fertility Enhancement is built for couples or individuals preparing for conception. It also suits those with endocrinal or metabolic disorders affecting fertility. Guests undergoing or planning IVF or egg freezing use the same program. The program draws from Vajikarna, the classical Ayurvedic branch dealing with reproductive health.
The protocol cleanses the body of toxins, refines metabolic function, and stabilises hormonal fluctuation to support the reproductive tissue (shukra dhatu). Ayurvedic therapies, TCM, yoga, and emotional healing run in parallel. Emotional healing sessions address limiting patterns that can block conception.
A readjustment phase with Dinacharya lifestyle changes opens the stay, preparing mental and emotional receptivity. Extended Panchakarma and TCM therapies deepen the work on longer stays. Available over 14 or 21 nights. Clinical cases benefit from the 21-night format. Comprehensive tier covers 23 to 34 therapy hours. Intensive tier covers 36 to 55.
| Room | Alone | Sharing |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Palace Garden View Room | $9,170 | $7,210 |
| Deluxe Suite | $16,870 | $11,060 |
| Ananda Suite | $23,170 | $14,210 |
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.
| Room | Alone | Sharing |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Palace Garden View Room | $4,585 | $3,605 |
| Deluxe Suite | $8,435 | $5,530 |
| Ananda Suite | $11,585 | $7,105 |
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.
| Room | Alone | Sharing |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Palace Garden View Room | $4,585 | $3,605 |
| Deluxe Suite | $8,435 | $5,530 |
| Ananda Suite | $11,585 | $7,105 |
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.
| Room | Alone | Sharing |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Palace Garden View Room | $4,585 | $3,605 |
| Deluxe Suite | $8,435 | $5,530 |
| Ananda Suite | $11,585 | $7,105 |
Menstrual Health at Ananda addresses Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Dysmenorrhea, Premenstrual Syndrome, Endometriosis, Uterine fibroids, cysts, PCOS and PCOD, and pre- or post-menopausal symptoms. The approach combines personalised Ayurvedic therapies, dietary plans, yoga, and meditation.
Protocols focus on restoring hormonal balance, detoxifying the body, and rebuilding metabolic and dosha equilibrium. Panchakarma detox therapies are used alongside Ayurvedic medicines and supplements for reproductive health.
Yoga sequences target the reproductive system and support toxin mobilisation and lymphatic flow. Meditation and emotional wellness sessions address the anxiety, depression, and self-esteem challenges that often accompany these conditions. Available over 14 or 21 nights. Comprehensive tier covers 23 to 34 therapy hours. Intensive tier covers 36 to 55.
| Room | Alone | Sharing |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Palace Garden View Room | $9,170 | $7,210 |
| Deluxe Suite | $16,870 | $11,060 |
| Ananda Suite | $23,170 | $14,210 |
Panchakarma is the classical Ayurvedic cleanse, delivered over a fixed 21-night program across three stages. The first stage prepares the body with a warm light diet to stimulate digestion. The second delivers cleansing therapies: medicated ghee, oil massage, sweating, emesis, purgation, enemas, and nasal cleansing. The third rebuilds strength through nourishing herbal meals.
The program suits deep cellular detox and chronic conditions that have resisted other approaches. Typical reasons guests choose Panchakarma include diabetes, migraines, stubborn weight gain, and chronic digestive issues.
Available at Comprehensive (34 therapy hours) and Intensive (54 therapy hours) levels, both over 21 nights. Delivered under the supervision of an Ayurvedic doctor. Includes pre-arrival and post-stay consultations plus weekly reassessment.
| Room | Alone | Sharing |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Palace Garden View Room | $13,755 | $10,815 |
| Deluxe Suite | $25,305 | $16,590 |
| Ananda Suite | $34,755 | $21,315 |
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.
| Room | Alone | Sharing |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Palace Garden View Room | $4,585 | $3,605 |
| Deluxe Suite | $8,435 | $5,530 |
| Ananda Suite | $11,585 | $7,105 |
Ananda's Sleep Enhancement program is built for guests with disrupted or poor-quality sleep. It targets insomnia, sleep apnea, interrupted sleep, excessive dreaming, erratic cycles, and daytime fatigue. The approach combines Ayurveda, Traditional Oriental medicine, emotional healing, and targeted sleep-hygiene interventions.
Core therapies include Shirodhara (warm oil poured on the forehead), Abhyanga and Pada Abhyanga (body and foot oil massage), and Netra Tarpan (eye ritual). Supporting therapies include grounding aromatherapy, reflexology, acupuncture, hydrobaths, and Trataka candle-gazing meditation. Pranayama and meditation rebuild nervous-system regulation.
Diet follows the Ayurvedic Brimhana principle with nourishing foods and herbal infusions to build tissue and vital energy. Available over 7, 14, or 21 nights. A stay of 14 nights or more is recommended to re-train the sleep-wake cycle. Comprehensive tier covers 12 to 36 therapy hours. Intensive tier covers 18 to 56.
| Room | Alone | Sharing |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Palace Garden View Room | $4,585 | $3,605 |
| Deluxe Suite | $8,435 | $5,530 |
| Ananda Suite | $11,585 | $7,105 |
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.
| Room | Alone | Sharing |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Palace Garden View Room | $4,585 | $3,605 |
| Deluxe Suite | $8,435 | $5,530 |
| Ananda Suite | $11,585 | $7,105 |
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.
| Room | Alone | Sharing |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Palace Garden View Room | $9,170 | $7,210 |
| Deluxe Suite | $16,870 | $11,060 |
| Ananda Suite | $23,170 | $14,210 |
Yogic Detox is built around the Shatkarmas, the six purification techniques of Hatha Yoga. These practices cleanse the body and mind of residues from modern habits, diet, and stress. Nasal cleansing, abdominal cleansing, and Trataka candle gazing sit at the centre of each daily plan.
The program combines Shatkarmas with Asanas, Pranayama, Mudras, and Bandhas. Targeted asana sequences support digestion and lymphatic drainage. Pranayama and meditation calm the nervous system and address emotional blockages. Ayurvedic therapies and a dosha-specific diet round out the protocol.
Useful for chronic fatigue, digestive imbalance, low immunity, and mental restlessness. Delivered without medication through ancient yogic practice. Available at Comprehensive (9 to 27 therapy hours) and Intensive (11 to 39 therapy hours) levels.
| Room | Alone | Sharing |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Palace Garden View Room | $4,585 | $3,605 |
| Deluxe Suite | $8,435 | $5,530 |
| Ananda Suite | $11,585 | $7,105 |
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Ananda in the Himalayas, in detail
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The property
Ananda in the Himalayas is the best place for Ayurvedic medicine, with a very authentic and profound approach to yoga. It gives you meaningful keys to health, wellbeing and spiritual questions, which one does not easily find in the Western world. The stay leaves a timeless impression: a great time for yourself, a moment to step back, think and heal. Ayurvedic doctors lead every program, alongside Traditional Oriental therapies, physiotherapy, yoga and meditation. A Lead Consultant follows you from before your arrival until after your stay, and food is planned around your dosha. Most Ananda lovers like to return once a year.
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What is Ananda's approach to wellness?
Ananda's model blends four Indian traditions with modern clinical medicine. Ayurvedic doctors lead every stay. They work alongside physiotherapists, Traditional Oriental medicine specialists, yoga teachers, emotional wellness coaches, and nutritionists. Each guest gets a single Lead Consultant who owns the outcome from pre-arrival through post-stay follow-up.
The programs work at three intensities. Foundation includes about one hour of therapy per day and suits first-time visitors or shorter breaks. Comprehensive adds roughly two hours per day, with physiotherapy and emotional wellness consultations included. Intensive increases dosing to around three hours per day and is designed for chronic conditions or deeper reset goals.
More on what is ananda's approach to wellness?
Therapies draw from Ayurveda, Traditional Oriental medicine, physiotherapy, yoga, and Vedanta talks. Ayurvedic treatments include Abhyanga, Shirodhara, and Panchakarma. Physiotherapy uses Class IV lasers and ZRT matrix therapy. Yoga and pranayama follow the Hatha tradition. Every plan is adjusted weekly based on measured progress.
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What do you eat at Ananda?
Ananda's cuisine follows dosha principles. Every guest receives a Lead Consultant assessment that identifies whether their constitution is Vata, Pitta, or Kapha dominant. Menus are built around that profile and adjusted through the stay.
Three wellness meals are served daily. The kitchen draws from six taste categories (sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, astringent) and blends Western and Eastern cooking techniques. Emphasis is on whole grains, fresh vegetables and fruit, lean fish and chicken, and low-fat dairy. No added salt, artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives are used.
More on what do you eat at ananda?
Dining venues include the main Restaurant, the Palace Lounge for tea, a poolside setting, and private dining on request. Dietary accommodations for gluten-free, nut-free, and dairy-free guests are standard. The Ananda Wellbeing app offers recipes by dosha for use at home.
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What are the facilities like at Ananda?
Ananda occupies 100 acres of forested Himalayan foothills above Rishikesh. The property is built around the former Viceregal Palace of the Maharaja of Tehri Garhwal, restored as the reception and tea lounge. The Ganges flows in the valley below, and the spiritual towns of Rishikesh and Haridwar are nearby.
The wellness centre spans 25,000 square feet and holds 24 treatment rooms. Facilities include Ayurveda, international therapy, and hydrotherapy suites, a well-equipped gymnasium, yoga pavilions, consultation rooms, and meditation spaces. The spa menu runs to over 80 body and beauty treatments.
More on what are the facilities like at ananda?
Accommodation covers 8 room categories. Deluxe and Valley View rooms sit on the garden and valley sides. Suites include Deluxe, Garden, Viceregal, and Ananda layouts. Private One Bedroom Villas with plunge pools sit at the edge of the forest. An outdoor temperature-controlled swimming pool sits beside the spa. Hydrotherapy circuits include steam, sauna, chill plunge pool, and Kneipp foot ritual.
Who you will see at Ananda in the Himalayas
Dr Naresh Perumbuduri
Senior Ayurvedic Physician
Hormonal health, neurological disorders and reproductive health
He comes from a fourth generation Ayurveda family in southern India and graduated from S.D.M. College of Ayurveda in Hassan, Karnataka. An M.D. in Ayurveda followed at Dr N.R.S. Ayurvedic Medical College in Vijayawada, then years of practice under several Ayurvedic scholars across India. He is experienced in Panchakarma, and his work covers rheumatoid arthritis, IBS, PCOS and male infertility.
Dr Sreelal Sankar
Head of Ayurveda
Musculoskeletal issues, metabolic disorders and autoimmune disorders
He was born into a family of traditional Ayurvedic physicians in north Kerala, graduated in Ayurveda from V.P.S.V. Ayurveda College in Kottakkal, and has more than 25 years of experience. A postgraduate degree in bioinformatics from IBAB in Bangalore followed, and he has done lab research on both. He is a member of the Ayurveda Medical Association of India and of the Quality Council of India.
Dr Harilal M M
Ayurvedic Physician
Musculoskeletal disease, metabolic and neurological disorders, skin disease
He is from a traditional Ayurvedic family in southern Kerala and has over ten years in the Ayurvedic sciences, practising in many parts of India under different gurus. He graduated from Sree Narayana Institute of Ayurvedic Studies and holds a yoga diploma from Sivandha Yoga Vidhya Peedam. Ayurvedic herbs are his particular interest, and he studied Ayurvedic medicinal preparation at Thiruvananthapuram Ayurveda College. He treats IBS and rheumatoid arthritis and is an expert in Panchakarma.
Dr Shweta Kushwaha
Ayurvedic Physician
Female infertility, hormonal imbalance (PCOS, PCOD) and autoimmune conditions
She took a B.A.M.S. at Rishikul Ayurvedic Medical College, followed by a postgraduate diploma in Yoga Vigyan, and has more than ten years as an Ayurvedic physician. Consultations use Prakriti-Vikriti analysis (your constitution read against your current imbalance), and she sets the treatment, diet and lifestyle plan from it. Pulse diagnosis, metabolic and neurological disorders, skin disease and Panchakarma are also part of her work.
Dr Jitender Uniyal
TCM Doctor
Acupuncture, moxibustion and cupping
He has twenty years in acupuncture, moxibustion and cupping, is a professor of traditional east Asian therapies, and holds degrees in Ayurveda and Reiki. His work has taken him across Europe, Canada, Sri Lanka and India. He treats autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalance, nerve and spine pain, cervical issues and limited hip mobility. As a member of Oxfam he has given healing services to people in need worldwide, including areas hit by the tsunami.
Sandeep Agarwala
Head of Yoga and Meditation
Traditional yoga, conscious breath work and meditation
He took a Masters in yoga physiology at the Bihar School of Yoga in 2005, then taught at Bihar Yoga centres around India. He first joined Ananda as a yoga instructor in 2009 and worked with guests for five years, then set up a yoga and wellness practice at a centre abroad. Sandeep rejoined as Head of Yoga in 2016. His teaching combines asanas, yogic cleansing, conscious breath work and mindfulness, and he introduced the Ananda Dhyana meditation program.
At Ananda in the Himalayas since 2016
Malati Mehrish
Advisor, Yoga and Meditation
Yoga therapy and teacher training, Bihar School of Yoga
Her training is from the Bihar School of Yoga, in progressive yoga, teacher training and Kriya Yoga, alongside a BSc and an MBA in marketing. She has practised yoga for more than two decades and has taught groups, individuals, schools, sportspeople, children, seniors and terminally ill people. Five of those years were at YTTC, covering Shad Darshana, Tantra, Raja Yoga, Karma Yoga and Yoga Vidya. She has run yoga outreach programs across Karnataka, and has compiled and edited books on yoga.
Niranjan Das
Yoga and Meditation Teacher
Traditional Hatha yoga and meditation
He is a traditional Hatha yoga and meditation practitioner from Rishikesh, with a Masters in yogic science from S-VYASA and more than 15 years in health and wellness resorts in several countries. He builds each session around your needs and your capacity, covering alignment in the asanas, specific pranayama practices and meditation. His style puts classical yogic philosophy alongside modern science.
Rooms & suites
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.
| Single | Double | |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation · 5 Jan–30 Apr | $1,090 | $1,665 |
| Comprehensive · 5 Jan–30 Apr | $1,170 | $1,840 |
| Foundation · May | $815 | $1,275 |
| Comprehensive · May | $905 | $1,455 |
| Foundation · Jun–Jul | $610 | $930 |
| Comprehensive · Jun–Jul | $655 | $1,030 |
| Foundation · Aug | $815 | $1,275 |
| Comprehensive · Aug | $905 | $1,455 |
| Foundation · 1 Sep–23 Dec | $1,090 | $1,665 |
| Comprehensive · 1 Sep–23 Dec | $1,170 | $1,840 |
| Foundation · 24 Dec–3 Jan | $1,255 | $1,915 |
| Comprehensive · 24 Dec–3 Jan | $1,345 | $2,115 |
| Foundation · 4 Jan–30 Apr | $1,090 | $1,665 |
| Comprehensive · 4 Jan–30 Apr | $1,170 | $1,840 |
| Intensive · 5 Jan–30 Apr | $1,300 | $2,100 |
| Intensive · May | $1,025 | $1,695 |
| Intensive · Jun–Jul | $725 | $1,175 |
| Intensive · Aug | $1,025 | $1,695 |
| Intensive · 1 Sep–23 Dec | $1,300 | $2,100 |
| Intensive · 24 Dec–3 Jan | $1,495 | $2,415 |
| Intensive · 4 Jan–30 Apr | $1,300 | $2,100 |
Per night, everything included.
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.
| Single | Double | |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation · 5 Jan–30 Apr | $1,205 | $1,780 |
| Comprehensive · 5 Jan–30 Apr | $1,285 | $1,955 |
| Foundation · May | $915 | $1,375 |
| Comprehensive · May | $1,005 | $1,555 |
| Foundation · Jun–Jul | $710 | $1,030 |
| Comprehensive · Jun–Jul | $755 | $1,130 |
| Foundation · Aug | $915 | $1,375 |
| Comprehensive · Aug | $1,005 | $1,555 |
| Foundation · 1 Sep–23 Dec | $1,205 | $1,780 |
| Comprehensive · 1 Sep–23 Dec | $1,285 | $1,955 |
| Foundation · 24 Dec–3 Jan | $1,385 | $2,045 |
| Comprehensive · 24 Dec–3 Jan | $1,475 | $2,245 |
| Foundation · 4 Jan–30 Apr | $1,205 | $1,780 |
| Comprehensive · 4 Jan–30 Apr | $1,285 | $1,955 |
| Intensive · 5 Jan–30 Apr | $1,415 | $2,215 |
| Intensive · May | $1,125 | $1,795 |
| Intensive · Jun–Jul | $825 | $1,275 |
| Intensive · Aug | $1,125 | $1,795 |
| Intensive · 1 Sep–23 Dec | $1,415 | $2,215 |
| Intensive · 24 Dec–3 Jan | $1,625 | $2,545 |
| Intensive · 4 Jan–30 Apr | $1,415 | $2,215 |
Per night, everything included.
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.
| Single | Double | |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation · 5 Jan–30 Apr | $1,970 | $2,545 |
| Comprehensive · 5 Jan–30 Apr | $2,050 | $2,720 |
| Foundation · May | $1,490 | $1,950 |
| Comprehensive · May | $1,580 | $2,130 |
| Foundation · Jun–Jul | $1,160 | $1,480 |
| Comprehensive · Jun–Jul | $1,205 | $1,580 |
| Foundation · Aug | $1,490 | $1,950 |
| Comprehensive · Aug | $1,580 | $2,130 |
| Foundation · 1 Sep–23 Dec | $1,970 | $2,545 |
| Comprehensive · 1 Sep–23 Dec | $2,050 | $2,720 |
| Foundation · 24 Dec–3 Jan | $2,265 | $2,925 |
| Comprehensive · 24 Dec–3 Jan | $2,355 | $3,125 |
| Foundation · 4 Jan–30 Apr | $1,970 | $2,545 |
| Comprehensive · 4 Jan–30 Apr | $2,050 | $2,720 |
| Intensive · 5 Jan–30 Apr | $2,180 | $2,980 |
| Intensive · May | $1,700 | $2,370 |
| Intensive · Jun–Jul | $1,275 | $1,725 |
| Intensive · Aug | $1,700 | $2,370 |
| Intensive · 1 Sep–23 Dec | $2,180 | $2,980 |
| Intensive · 24 Dec–3 Jan | $2,505 | $3,425 |
| Intensive · 4 Jan–30 Apr | $2,180 | $2,980 |
Per night, everything included.
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.
| Single | Double | |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation · 5 Jan–30 Apr | $2,120 | $2,695 |
| Comprehensive · 5 Jan–30 Apr | $2,200 | $2,870 |
| Foundation · May | $1,610 | $2,070 |
| Comprehensive · May | $1,700 | $2,250 |
| Foundation · Jun–Jul | $1,260 | $1,580 |
| Comprehensive · Jun–Jul | $1,305 | $1,680 |
| Foundation · Aug | $1,610 | $2,070 |
| Comprehensive · Aug | $1,700 | $2,250 |
| Foundation · 1 Sep–23 Dec | $2,120 | $2,695 |
| Comprehensive · 1 Sep–23 Dec | $2,200 | $2,870 |
| Foundation · 24 Dec–3 Jan | $2,440 | $3,100 |
| Comprehensive · 24 Dec–3 Jan | $2,530 | $3,300 |
| Foundation · 4 Jan–30 Apr | $2,120 | $2,695 |
| Comprehensive · 4 Jan–30 Apr | $2,200 | $2,870 |
| Intensive · 5 Jan–30 Apr | $2,330 | $3,130 |
| Intensive · May | $1,820 | $2,490 |
| Intensive · Jun–Jul | $1,375 | $1,825 |
| Intensive · Aug | $1,820 | $2,490 |
| Intensive · 1 Sep–23 Dec | $2,330 | $3,130 |
| Intensive · 24 Dec–3 Jan | $2,680 | $3,600 |
| Intensive · 4 Jan–30 Apr | $2,330 | $3,130 |
Per night, everything included.
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.
| Single | Double | |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation · 5 Jan–30 Apr | $2,440 | $3,015 |
| Comprehensive · 5 Jan–30 Apr | $2,520 | $3,190 |
| Foundation · May | $1,835 | $2,295 |
| Comprehensive · May | $1,925 | $2,475 |
| Foundation · Jun–Jul | $1,460 | $1,780 |
| Comprehensive · Jun–Jul | $1,505 | $1,880 |
| Foundation · Aug | $1,835 | $2,295 |
| Comprehensive · Aug | $1,925 | $2,475 |
| Foundation · 1 Sep–23 Dec | $2,440 | $3,015 |
| Comprehensive · 1 Sep–23 Dec | $2,520 | $3,190 |
| Foundation · 24 Dec–3 Jan | $2,810 | $3,470 |
| Comprehensive · 24 Dec–3 Jan | $2,900 | $3,670 |
| Foundation · 4 Jan–30 Apr | $2,440 | $3,015 |
| Comprehensive · 4 Jan–30 Apr | $2,520 | $3,190 |
| Intensive · 5 Jan–30 Apr | $2,650 | $3,450 |
| Intensive · May | $2,045 | $2,715 |
| Intensive · Jun–Jul | $1,575 | $2,025 |
| Intensive · Aug | $2,045 | $2,715 |
| Intensive · 1 Sep–23 Dec | $2,650 | $3,450 |
| Intensive · 24 Dec–3 Jan | $3,050 | $3,970 |
| Intensive · 4 Jan–30 Apr | $2,650 | $3,450 |
Per night, everything included.
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.
| Single | Double | |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation · 5 Jan–30 Apr | $2,655 | $3,230 |
| Comprehensive · 5 Jan–30 Apr | $2,735 | $3,405 |
| Foundation · May | $2,010 | $2,470 |
| Comprehensive · May | $2,100 | $2,650 |
| Foundation · Jun–Jul | $1,610 | $1,930 |
| Comprehensive · Jun–Jul | $1,655 | $2,030 |
| Foundation · Aug | $2,010 | $2,470 |
| Comprehensive · Aug | $2,100 | $2,650 |
| Foundation · 1 Sep–23 Dec | $2,655 | $3,230 |
| Comprehensive · 1 Sep–23 Dec | $2,735 | $3,405 |
| Foundation · 24 Dec–3 Jan | $3,060 | $3,720 |
| Comprehensive · 24 Dec–3 Jan | $3,150 | $3,920 |
| Foundation · 4 Jan–30 Apr | $2,655 | $3,230 |
| Comprehensive · 4 Jan–30 Apr | $2,735 | $3,405 |
| Intensive · 5 Jan–30 Apr | $2,865 | $3,665 |
| Intensive · May | $2,220 | $2,890 |
| Intensive · Jun–Jul | $1,725 | $2,175 |
| Intensive · Aug | $2,220 | $2,890 |
| Intensive · 1 Sep–23 Dec | $2,865 | $3,665 |
| Intensive · 24 Dec–3 Jan | $3,300 | $4,220 |
| Intensive · 4 Jan–30 Apr | $2,865 | $3,665 |
Per night, everything included.
Practical details
Getting there
Airport and transfers
Getting there
Airport and transfers
Nearest airport
DED
| Route | Vehicle | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Dehradun Airport (DED)Return airport transfers are included in the wellness programme rates. | — | Included |
Arranged with your stay. Ask us and we will book the transfer alongside the booking.
Complimentary perks when you book with us
Amenities we secure on top of the room
Complimentary perks when you book with us
Amenities we secure on top of the room
Included when you reserve with us
- Guaranteed upgrade from one room category to another (not valid on suites and villas)
- Guaranteed late check-out
- USD 100 spa voucher per room during the stay (no cash value; international bookings only)
- Complimentary Ganga Aarti for guests on a wellness programme of 5 nights or more
Know before you arrive
Policies, languages, stay rules
Know before you arrive
Policies, languages, stay rules
Languages spoken
Languages spoken
English
Minimum stay
Minimum stay
7 nights
Booking policy
Booking policy
All room categories must be guaranteed by payment of 100% of the booking value no later than 30 days before arrival. Villas and suites require a 25% deposit within 48 hours of enquiry, with the balance of 75% paid no later than 45 days before arrival. Enquiries received within 30 days of arrival (45 days for villas and suites) must be guaranteed at the time of enquiry. Over blackout periods (Christmas, New Year, festival holidays and other peak dates), any deluxe room, suite or villa enquiry is released if not guaranteed within 48 hours. Any enquiry not guaranteed on these terms is released automatically. Payment is made by wire transfer or via a secure credit card payment link.
Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
21 days or more before arrival: no penalty, and the advance deposit is refunded in full. Between 15 and 21 days before arrival: 50% of the advance deposit is charged as a penalty, and the balance refunded. Within 15 days of arrival: 100% of the advance deposit is charged as a penalty. Villas and suites: no penalty 45 days or more before arrival; 50% of the advance deposit between 45 and 30 days before arrival; 100% within 30 days of arrival. Early departure from a confirmed stay is charged at 100% of the booked value, with no refund. A 3% administrative charge is deducted from any refund.
Kids policy
Kids policy
Children below the age of 14 are not permitted at Ananda. Guests between 14 and 18 can have spa treatments, apart from cleansing, detoxification and intensive treatments. They can be booked on Foundation Wellness programmes, and not on comprehensive or intensive ones.
Pets policy
Pets policy
Pets are not allowed at Ananda.
Frequently Asked Questions
Atmosphere, prices, alternatives
Frequently Asked Questions
Atmosphere, prices, alternatives
What clinical approach underpins Ananda’s wellness programs?
Ananda applies an integrative model combining Ayurvedic medicine, Traditional Oriental therapies (e.g., acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion), physiotherapy, yoga, pranayama, meditation, and emotional wellbeing sessions. Each program is overseen by a Lead Consultant with staged assessments and tailored therapeutic dosing.
What consultations and assessments are included in programs?
All programs include a pre-arrival consultation and lifestyle guidance, on-arrival assessment with a Lead Consultant, ongoing progress checks, a pre-departure debrief, and post-stay follow-up. Comprehensive programs additionally include physiotherapy and emotional wellbeing consultations.
How are nutrition and diet managed during a stay?
Guests receive Ananda Wellness meals aligned to their program and dosha-based recommendations, prioritizing anti-inflammatory, digestive-balancing nutrition to support detox, metabolic reset, and tissue nourishment. At Ananda, the specially curated menus are tailor-made to each individual, incorporating seasonal variations in cuisine as well as recommended styles of cooking. The six fundamental food categories of sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter and astringent are combined with the three macronutrients of protein, fat and carbohydrates, all of which provide certain nutritional factors key to good health. The cuisine comprises fresh natural foods low in fat and calories with an emphasis on whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, low-fat dairy products, and the avoidance of added or artificial salts, colors, flavours, or preservatives.
What therapeutic and recovery facilities are available?
Daily access to hydrotherapy is included, comprising steam, sauna, chill plunge pool, and Kneipp hydrotherapy foot bath. Scheduled group activities include yoga, pranayama, meditation, Vedanta talks, fitness sessions, weekly cooking demonstrations, and weekly treks.
How are program durations structured?
Core programs are offered as Comprehensive and Intensive tracks typically over 7, 14, or 21 nights, with therapeutic hours scaled to duration and intensity. Some indications, such as weight management or long-standing pain, are typically advised at 14 to 21 nights for optimal outcomes. Ananda signature Intensive wellness programs are stays of deep commitment to achieve transformative results. They are ideal for addressing more challenging wellness objectives or for cases with deep seated chronic issues or complex disorders. These programs include continuous wellness consultations with experts prior to arrival, during the program and post departure to guide and monitor progress and achieve wellness goals. Programs in the intensive category have the highest frequency of daily therapies combined with several personal sessions of yoga, meditation, fitness, and other wellness practices. On average, Intensive Wellness Programs include 3 hours of wellness sessions daily. Ananda Comprehensive Wellness Programs are immersive to address proactive health goals, ongoing lifestyle issues, and moderate disorders. These programs include continuous wellness consultations with experts prior to arrival, during the program and post departure to guide and monitor progress and achieve wellness goals. These programs include therapies combined with personal sessions of yoga, meditation, fitness, and other wellness practices. On average, Comprehensive Wellness Programs include 2 hours of wellness sessions daily. Ananda also offers a Foundation Wellness Program which provides an introduction to understanding your body and mind from a holistic perspective. Customised wellness therapies help you get started. This program includes a wellness consultation prior to arrival and during the program. Guests on the Foundation program are also encouraged to attend daily scheduled group wellness sessions including yoga, meditation, and Vedanta classes to enhance their wellness experience further. The Foundation Wellness Program includes 1 hour of wellness session daily.
Which conditions are typically addressed?
Programs target detoxification and metabolic dysfunction, chronic stress and sleep disturbances, musculoskeletal pain and functional limitations, hormonal imbalance (including menopause and low testosterone), skin and joint aging, immunity support, fitness enhancement, and sustainable weight normalization.
What follow-up support is provided after departure?
A post-stay follow-up consultation with the Lead Consultant is included to review progress, refine home protocols, and support long-term adherence to nutrition, movement, breathwork, and lifestyle practices.
How is program intensity determined for complex or chronic cases?
Intensity is individualized based on the initial clinical assessment and condition chronicity. Intensive tracks increase therapeutic hours and may incorporate additional physiotherapy, Oriental medicine, or deeper Ayurvedic cleansing where clinically indicated.
Are the published rates inclusive of tax?
Rates are quoted in US dollars per room, per night, before tax. Indian Goods and Services Tax of 18% is added at the time of invoicing. The GST applies to the full room and program amount for every night of the stay.
How do the Foundation, Comprehensive, and Intensive programs differ in price?
All three tiers share the same room categories but carry different nightly program fees based on therapy volume. Foundation is the entry rate and includes about one hour of wellness sessions per day. Comprehensive adds roughly $45 to $90 per night on top of Foundation, with around two hours of daily sessions. Intensive is the highest-therapy tier at roughly $115 to $240 per night over Foundation, with three hours of daily sessions. The exact uplift depends on the season.
What do the double-occupancy rates cover?
Every room can be booked for single or double occupancy, and the published rates list both options per night. Sharing a room adds roughly $320 per night in the low season. At peak that figure rises to around $660 per night. Both guests follow the same program tier. Each person pays separately for their wellness therapies, consultations, and meals, so the double rate covers the room plus two full programs. Two Bedroom Villas are priced by the full villa for either two people or three to four people, not per room.
What's included in Ananda's nightly rate?
Ananda uses an all-inclusive pricing model. The program price covers accommodation in the Deluxe Palace Garden View Room plus full board for the length of the stay. All therapies and consultations at the chosen tier (Foundation, Comprehensive, or Intensive) are included. Yoga, meditation, Vedanta talks, and hydrotherapy access also run daily at no extra cost. Return airport transfers to and from Dehradun airport are included as well. Wellness meals are served in the restaurant, and in-room dining is charged extra. Guests who prefer a higher room category pay a nightly upgrade on top of the program price. The upgrade amount varies by season and room type, and is shown on each room page. GST of 18% applies on the full amount.
Are airport transfers included?
Yes. Return transfers to and from Dehradun airport (DED), the closest airport to Ananda, are included in the wellness program rate at no extra charge.
What is Ananda’s policy on alcohol, smoking, and mobile phones?
Ananda is a retreat, and a few house rules protect that atmosphere. Alcohol is restricted for guests on a wellness program. The property is entirely smoke-free. Mobile phones may not be used in the restaurant, the spa, or any of the wellness activity venues.
How many nights do I need to book at Ananda?
Most wellness programs ask for a minimum of 7 nights. A few introductory programs start at 5 nights. Weight Management and Panchakarma start at 14 nights, and Ananda currently sells Panchakarma as a 21 night program.
Can I pay for my stay at Ananda in the Himalayas in stablecoin?
Yes. Ask for your quote in USDT (TRC20) or USDC, the same way you would ask for it in euros or dollars. We settle your stay with Ananda in the Himalayas, and your booking at Ananda in the Himalayas is in your name.
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