Ananda Spa

Carefully screened off from reality by the mighty Himalayas, the Ananda Spa has everything you could possibly require during a period of spiritual and physical rejuvenation, from peaceful, mountain gardens and views of the sacred River Ganges to comprehensive sports facilities and a treatment menu that sounds like a list of smoothie recipes: try a Himalayan honey and rose facial or a lemongrass and ginger salt scrub for starters…

Of course, peace and pampering are just the beginning, since this is a serious yoga retreat too, and you can learn how to incorporate Indian Yogic philosophy into your life and discover your Ayurvedic dosha while you are here.

Accommodation is minimalist and incorporates natural materials for a holistic and luxurious feel; you can practise yoga positions on your private balcony, indulge in the local, seasonal food on offer or while away an afternoon in the bright ‘Maharaja’s Tea Lounge’, surrounded by lavish tapestries and antiques from the days of the British Raj.