Ananda in the Himalayas or Six Senses Vana: how do I choose?

Question

Both are in Uttarakhand and both are expensive. What's actually different?

RetreatAdvisors Editors · Answer

Both are top-tier, so the right pick comes down to how long you can stay and the feel you want. From their official information:

[Ananda in the Himalayas](/retreats/ananda-in-the-himalayas)
• On a former palace estate above Rishikesh, in the Himalayan foothills.
• Short 2–3 night stays are possible without a full programme; most wellness programmes are 7+ nights, and Panchakarma is 21.
• Programmes start with an Ayurvedic doctor's consultation.

[Six Senses Vana](/retreats/six-senses-vana)
• A residents-only wellness retreat in forested grounds in Dehradun (formerly just "Vana").
• Programmes start at 5 nights; Ayurveda and weight management from 14; Panchakarma from 21.
• Everything is full board, with daily treatments, activities and even retreat clothing included.

Rough rule: if you want a shorter, more flexible luxury stay, Ananda is easier. If you want to be fully immersed in a programme with everything decided for you, Vana is built for that.

If you've stayed at either, an honest experience on the retreat page would help a lot of people make this call.

Ananda in the Himalayas or Six Senses Vana: how do I choose?

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