Narendra Nagar (above Rishikesh), Uttarakhand
Ananda in the Himalayas
Ayurveda, yoga and Vedanta programmes on a palace estate
Details checked on the official site, October 2026 · We never take bookings or commissions
Ananda sits on the 100-acre former palace estate of the Tehri-Garhwal royal family, in the hills above Rishikesh, and combines classical Ayurveda and yoga with a full spa and fitness set-up. Most guests book a doctor-designed programme of 7 to 21 nights, though short stays of two or three nights are also possible.
Set on a former Maharaja's 100-acre palace estate
Ayurveda, yoga, Vedanta talks and spa together
Doctor-designed programmes for stress, sleep and detox
Starts from
₹81,800 / night
per room · Taxes included
About ₹1.64 lakh for 2 nights
- Stay
Cheapest double room on Mr & Mrs Smith, incl. taxes; converted from US$974. Programmes cost more
Indicative. Ananda in the Himalayas doesn't publish rates; this one is from mrandmrssmith.com, October 2026. Confirm with them before you book.
Before you book
Arrival
Not stated: ask the retreat
Couples
Couples can share a room
Phones
Not stated: ask the retreat
Food
Not stated: ask the retreat
Booking
Not stated: ask the retreat
Taxes
Prices include taxes
Great for
- luxury lovers
- burnout & stress
- serious healing
- couples
Maybe not for
- Tight budgets
Good to know before you go
- Most wellness programmes need at least 7 nights; Panchakarma runs 21
- Programmes are pre-booked and start with an Ayurvedic doctor's consultation
- Short stays of 2–3 nights are possible without a full programme
Programs & stays
Rooms: Deluxe rooms (garden, palace or valley view), suites and one- or two-bedroom villas
Program names and lengths change. Check the retreat's calendar for current dates.
When to go
Best Oct–Apr. Oct–Apr is clear and mild (cold nights Dec–Jan); Jul–Sep monsoon is green and wet
- Winter · Dec–Feb
- Post-monsoon · Oct–Nov
Getting there
Nearest airportDehradun (DED), ~45 min drive (35 km)
By trainHaridwar Jn, ~1.5 hr drive
- ~6 hr drive from Delhi NCR
- ~1,770 km from Kolkata, best to fly
- ~1,820 km from Mumbai, best to fly
- ~1,920 km from Hyderabad, best to fly
Researched from the retreat's official website and public sources. Details change, so confirm prices, dates and policies with Ananda in the Himalayas before booking.
- Photo: Dibendu Nandi, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Naresh Sirola, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
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