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Ananda - In The
Himalayas
A fashionable spot in which to unwind and literally get high. This
wellness s anctuary situated in a restored royal palace in the
Himalayan foothills claims, among other things, to have the
world's oldest billiards table. It offers a blend of therapeutic
treatments based on traditional Ayurveda, yoga and meditation. The
spa also offers the latest European and Thai treatments to purify
the body and soothe the senses. There are 20 therapy rooms along
with yoga venues, and hydrotherapy, relaxation and fitness areas.
Perched in the hills above the holy city of Rishikesh on the
Ganges, Ananda is a short day's drive, 260km from Delhi. If your
wallet is up to it, charter a helicopter, or fly to Dehradun
and do the one-hour scenic drive up. Among the treatment options
are, the signature "Ananda Touch" focusing on the shoulders, neck
and upper back, and the ayurvedic "Panchkarma", a five-way therapy
to correct imbalances.
Ask for an Ananda "Monsoon Delight" package, available from 10
July till 15 September 2003. This offers substantial discounts on
rooms, food and treatments as well as additional free nights.
Ananda
The Palace Estate
Narendra Nagar
Tehri - Garhwal
Uttaranchal - 249 175
India
Devi Garh
Comfortably hidden in the folds of the Aravali Hills, the restored
18th Century historic palace of Devi Garh near Udaipur is
an elegant retreat with modern interiors. Located away from it
all, in Rajasthan, this is an interesting resort for a slow wind
down. There is a Spa offering ayurvedic therapies utilising
medicated oils and herbal mixtures to alleviate stress. The
facilities include a gym, steam room, sauna, Jacuzzi and beauty
parlour.
Devi Garh, Udaipur, Rajasthan. New Delhi office
Milap Mansion
Hotel Milap Mansion is situated in the Shivalik ranges at the Holy
City of India Hardwar (Uttranchal) besides the bank of river
Ganges. It is only 100 mts from Bus stand & Railway Station and
nearly less than 1/2 km from Har-Ki-Pauri. We are the leading
Hoteliers in this city, we are famous for hospitality and service.
Our motto is to keep you in a homely comfort. Hotel Milap Mansion
organize special tour packages for site seeing in Hardwar and
around places, on request
This moderately priced and popular hotel is ideally located in
close proximity to main bathing ghats and market. * Distance from
Delhi Airport... 220 kms * Distance from Hardwar
Sunrise Chandra
Health Resort, Ajmer, Rajasthan
In Rajasthan, if you're travelling by road or train there are a
number of holistic 'body shops' that you can check out on the way
from Delhi to Udaipur such as the Sunrise Chandra Health Resort,
near Ajmer. This little resort offers a dazzling array of
treatments. There's the oxygen bath and Epson salt body massage,
acupuncture and acupressure, aromatherapy and whole body massage
employing five Kerala ayurvedic therapies.
Sunrise Chandra Health Resort
Delhi-Ajmer Bypass Highway, (Chandwaji D-Zone) Jaipur. Rajasthan.
SVAASA - Sunny View
Arya Spa, Amritsar, Punjab
Still in the north, the SVAASA - Sunny View Arya Spa,
Amritsar, is a family-run place in a charming red-brick colonial
home with enough old world paraphernalia to keep the most
fastidious historian in cheer. A one-night two-day single package
here retails for around Rs6,800 including an ayurvedic doctor
consultation, personalised menu, massage and steam, herbal tea,
yoga and half-day sightseeing (including the Golden Temple).
SVAASA - Sunny View Arya Spa, Amritsar, Punjab
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