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4 Day Ananda Luxury Spa
Highlights: Rishikesh
Trip start: Delhi
Trip end: Delhi
Price Range from $0pp *
* USD per person, double occupancy. Custom designed personal tour. Prices subject to change.

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Winner National Geographic 'Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth'
2008 & 2009

Trip Summary
Map of Itinerary
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Ananda In The Himalayas is a luxury destination spa resort located in the picturesque foothills of the Himalayas, the birthplace of India's ancient arts of yoga, meditation and Ayurveda. Guests can immerse themselves in a complete rejuvenation experience in the 21,000 square foot spa, with an extensive selection of therapies in the 21 treatment rooms. The Spa also features luxurious hydrotherapy facilities, a Beauty Institute, outdoor temperature-controlled swimming pool, sauna, steam rooms, fully equipped gymnasium and squash court. Ananda In The Himalayas has been voted as the Best Overseas Spa Retreat with a score rating of 98.62 and the World's Number 1 Spa at the Conde Nast Traveller Readers Spa Awards - 2005, 2006 & 2007. Packages available for 3 night Romance, 5 night Yoga, or 7 night Ayurvedic Rejuvenation. Private helicopter transfer from Delhi available on request.

Day Activities Hotel
Day 1
Delhi - Rishikesh
  • Delhi: Transfer - Train Station - Innova car
  • Transfer - Haridwar - Train
  • Lunch at leisure
  • Dinner
Ananda In The Himalayas (B,D)
Day 2
Rishikesh
  • Rishikesh: Tour - Private - Ananda Himalayan Tranquility (3nt)
  • Lunch at leisure
  • Dinner
Ananda In The Himalayas (B,D)
Day 3
Rishikesh
  • Tour - Private - Ananda Himalayan Tranquility (3nt)
  • Lunch at leisure
  • Dinner
Ananda In The Himalayas (B,D)
Day 4
Rishikesh - Delhi
  • Transfer - Haridwar Train Station - Car/Driver
  • Haridwar: Transfer - Delhi - Train
Depart (B)
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive

Trip Options
3-Day Mumbai Extension from $490pp sharing (does not include airfare) - 3-Day Ranthambore Tiger Reserve from $755 pp sharing (value lodge) or $1697pp sharing (luxury lodge) - 3-Day Varanasi & Ganges Extension from $1014pp sharing (includes return airfare Delhi) - 4-Day Beaches of Goa from $508pp sharing

Itinerary

Day 1
Delhi - Rishikesh
Private transfer to hotel with private vehicle, driver, and English speaking guide Transfer to Haridwar train station in Express AC Executive Class Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy dinner (included in tour price). Swirled in the sacred mists of time, nestled in the Himalayas is Ananda, a world class Destination Spa. Once the residence of Maharaja of Tehri-Garhwal, it is dedicated to today’s traveler, who is looking for innovative ways to restore and rejuvenate his energies. Inclusive of yoga or meditation classes, use of west spa areas like sauna, steam bath, and jacuzzi's. Hiking trips in the Himalayan Foothills, and use of gymnasium. The Restaurant offers a menu for better living with meals enriched with the vivid flavor of organic vegetables and herbs. It is built in a grove of old Sal trees, overlooking the valley of Rishikesh. Delhi is a city of dramatic contrasts, and is the most popular starting point for any tour of India. A tour to Old Delhi includes the Red Fort and the mosque of Jama Masjid with a stroll through the bazaars of Chandni Chowk ("Moonlit Square"). A New Delhi travel includes the Humayun's Tomb, in many ways the precursor of the Taj Mahal, the India Gate, a memorial dedicated to the unknown soldiers who laid their lives in the World War I, the President's House, and the Parliament House.


Rishikesh
Rishikesh
Ananda in the Himalayas
Ananda in the Himalayas

Day 2
Rishikesh
3 night Ananda Tranquillity is the Spa’s signature program comprising of a series of gentle yet rejuvenating experiences – a unique blend of different therapies that introduce you to all the components that Ananda comprises of. Ayurvedic and Wellness Consultation, Abhyanga, For Her: Himalayan Honey and Rose Facial For Him: Himalayan Honey and Sandalwood Facial, Ancient Indian Honey and Sandalwood Scrub, Ancient Indian Body Mask, Personalised Yoga, Pranayama and Meditation sessions. Enjoy three Ananda Rejuvenation Spa Cuisine meals daily. Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy dinner (included in tour price). Overnight at Ananda In The Himalayas. Rishikesh is a holy city for Hindus and a famous centre of pilgrimage. It is known as the gateway to the Himalayas and is located 25 km away from Haridwar. Rishikesh is the starting point for traveling to the sites that form the Char Dham pilgrimage — Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri. The sacred river Ganga flows through the city. In fact, it is here that the river leaves the Shivalik mountains Himalayas, and flows out into the plains of northern India. Several templescan be found along the banks of the Ganges. Sometimes nicknamed "the world-capital of Yoga", it has numerous yoga centres.



Day 3
Rishikesh
3 night Ananda Tranquillity is the Spa’s signature program comprising of a series of gentle yet rejuvenating experiences – a unique blend of different therapies that introduce you to all the components that Ananda comprises of. Ayurvedic and Wellness Consultation, Abhyanga, For Her: Himalayan Honey and Rose Facial For Him: Himalayan Honey and Sandalwood Facial, Ancient Indian Honey and Sandalwood Scrub, Ancient Indian Body Mask, Personalised Yoga, Pranayama and Meditation sessions. Enjoy three Ananda Rejuvenation Spa Cuisine meals daily. Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy dinner (included in tour price). Overnight at Ananda In The Himalayas.


Day 4
Rishikesh - Delhi
Transfer to Haridwar train station with private vehicle, driver, and English speaking guide. Transfer to Delhi by Express train in AC Executive Class Depart from Delhi international airport - end of itinerary.


Delhi
Delhi

Trip Includes
Service of an English speaking professional guide - All ground transport in a private car with driver - Guaranteed departure - Airport transfers as per the itinerary - Meal plan as per the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner) - Specialised and personalised services - All entrance fees to include local government taxes - Flights where indicated as per the itinerary

Trip Excludes
Laundry - Tips - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages including mineral water - International airfare - Visas - Optional activities/extras - Vacation insurance (purchase at www.kensingtontours.com/insurance.cfm )

Trip Terms & Conditions

  • Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure. We accept payment via credit card, certified check, wire transfer or money order.
  • The price shown is per person, and does not include international air fare to/from the trip start point
  • Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
  • We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes. We will endeavour to confirm final hotel bookings as soon as possible.
  • Cancellations 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund less any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of deposit. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to 100% of program price.
  • Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms.cfm