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Ananda, Wellness Bliss in the Himalayas

GuestoomsThe Shangri-La Hotel New Delhi offers 320 guestrooms, suites and Horizon Club rooms, with contemporary Indian and Asian design and many boasting superb city views.All include:

  • Air conditioning
  • LCD televisions
  • Internet connection
  • Signature bed linens
  • Tea/coffee-making facilities
  • Minibar
  • Electronic safe
  • Shangri La toiletries

Hotel facilities

  • Outdoor pool and sundeck
  • Hair and beauty salon
  • Shopping arcade

Dining

Choose from Indian, Mediterranean, Italian and Asian dishes.

19 Oriental Avenue – Chinese, Thai and Japanese cuisine with live cooking stations and buffets, plus a separate bar area

  • Cafe Uno – by the pool and overlooking the gardens. Open 24 hours with a sumptuous desert buffet
  • Uno 2 Go – takeaway pastry shop and deli
  • Island Bar
  • Lobby Lounge

Location

The Shangri La is in the heart of New Delhi in its historic government district, overlooking the Connaught Palace. It is two kilometres from the Presidential Palace, India Gate and the Parliament House and 45 minutes from Indira Gandhi International Airport.


Ananda in the Himalayas

Ananda in the Himalayas has been voted World’s Number One Spa in the Conde Nast Traveller Readers’ Awards in 2006 and 2007.

Guestrooms

Accommodation at Ananda is on a full-board basis, staying in luxurious Palace Rooms with stylish modern furnishings with wooden floors and walk-in wardrobes. Marble bathrooms feature sunken bathtubs by the bay windows overlooking the valley. Balconies offer spectacular views of the Himalayas. Fresh fruit bowls are refreshed every day, and you can start every morning with a refreshing cup of Ananda’s signature tea.

In room facilities include :

KURTA PYJAMAS: Fresh cotton Kurta Pyjamas are provided in your room for your convenience on a daily basis and can be worn on the premises or for traveling to Rishikesh for the Ganga Aarati.

AROMATIC BATHS: An exotic selection of aromatic baths are offered in the ensuite bathrooms. Call housekeeping and enjoy a stress relieving soak in the private luxury of your room, listen to music while you bathe, enjoy a cooling drink or simply allow your eyes to drink in panoramic views while you luxuriate in your bath-tub.

GINGER HONEY LEMON TEA: Our special elixir eliminates toxins, clears the palate, soothes the stomach and activates the endocrine system. Just select your preference on the card before you retire for the night.

PILLOW COMFORT: We offer you a wide choice ranging from the Classic Pillow to the Exclusive Neck Support Pillow. Call housekeeping for the one you want.

WiFi: WiFi connectivity is complimentary at Ananda and is available in rooms and select public areas.

Dining

Ananda’s signature restaurant combines the finest Indian, Asian and western cuisine, using organic local ingredients. Located in a grove of mature sal trees, the chef can cater for specific dietary requirements to create light, healthy meals. The informal Pavilion serves drinks and light snacks, there is a Tree Top Deck surrounded by nature and an elegant Tea Lounge in the main palace building, with its historic portraits and royal card tables.

Location

Ananda hotel occupies the site of a former Maharaja’s palace in the north Indian state of Uttarkhand at the foothills of the Himalayas. The holy Hindu cities of Rishikesh and Haridwar are nearby, with the River Ganges flowing through both of them.The Rajaji and Corbett National Parks are also within striking distance, home to Asian elephants, the Bengal tiger, leopards, jungle cats and the Himalayan black bear. Activities include trekking, birdwatching, white water rafting and kayaking, and Ananda also features a six-hole par-three golf course along ridges and valleys in the Sal forest, along with a driving range.