The canonical 14-night classical detox + rejuvenation protocol.
Duration14 nights
PaceGentle
OversightResident vaidya
Best for
AutoimmuneDigestive resetJoint painBurnout
Includes all treatments, vegetarian sattvic meals, vaidya consultations.
Narendra Nagar, Uttarakhand · himalayas
Ananda in the Himalayas
100-acre Maharaja-palace estate · 7-night Panchakarma from $5,000
NABH accreditedAYUSH recognised
Ananda is the category-defining luxury Ayurveda retreat. Set on the Tehri-Garhwal Maharaja's palace estate above Rishikesh, it pairs classical Panchakarma protocols with a 24-treatment-room spa and full Western amenities. The German, British, and US premium clientele are why this is the easiest first wellness trip to India.
Clinical depth8.4Authenticity8.1Western-readiness9.6
"Ananda is where the West first realised India could deliver a six-star wellness experience without diluting the Ayurveda."
What you'd come here for
Stress · burnoutSleepWeight resetLuxury resetHealthy aging
Programs on offer
A day on residency
Indicative — varies by program and individual prescription.
- 06:00
Yoga · pranayama
- 07:30
Sattvic breakfast
- 09:30
Abhyanga oil massage
- 11:00
Vaidya consultation
- 13:00
Sattvic lunch
- 15:00
Shirodhara · prescribed therapies
- 17:30
Meditation
- 19:30
Light dinner
- 21:30
Lights out
Diet
Vegetarian, Vegan on request
Languages
English, Hindi, German on request
Traveller reviews
4.5· 2 verified reviews
Priya M.
NYC · burnout · 10 nights
"Ananda is the only place I'd send my parents and my Goldman friends. The hospitality is six-star, the Ayurveda is real."
Sven O.
Stockholm · sleep + weight reset · 7 nights
"Excellent program. Slightly less austere than I expected (which I appreciated). My sleep score is up 28% three months out."
Not suitable for
This centre's protocols are not appropriate for the conditions below. Please discuss with our Ayurvedic team before booking if any apply.
- ·Pregnancy (after 1st trimester)
- ·Severe cardiac conditions
- ·Active cancer treatment
- ·Frail elderly with mobility limitations
Why we curated this centre
The audit, in one paragraph.
Ananda is the safest first-Ayurveda-trip for a Western traveller who wants serious results without giving up Western comfort. The clinical protocols are real (BAMS physicians on staff, classical Panchakarma) but the experience is hotel-grade. Slightly less austere than Kalari Kovilakom and significantly more accessible.