TRIP NOTES Ananda Spa 4 days | Starts/Ends: Delhi PREMIUM SPA BREAK: Set amongst Day 1 : Delhi - Ananda Days 2-3 : Ananda Spa in the virgin forest in the Himalayan Delhi - Ananda (via Haridwar). Early morning Himalayas foothills, Ananda Spa is ranked in transfer to Delhi Railway Station for the train the top 10 Spa Hotels of the world to Haridwar and then transfer to Ananda in the Himalayas. and offers total rejuvenation in an environment of peace, solitude and Set amongst the 100 acres of virgin forest, luxury. 3000 feet above the sea level and soaring over the calming aspects of the Ganges, nestles Ananda in the Himalayas, South Asia’s HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS first resort and spa. Situated 260 kilometres Trip Highlights away from Delhi, it is an experience of total rejuvenation and relaxation of the body, mind Enjoy the spectacular scenery and many • The luxury 5 star Ananda Spa and soul with a full range of spa treatments optional treatments available, such as • Stunning Himalayan views and extensive selection of therapies in the a Ayurvedic and wellness consultation, Ayurvedic and Natropathic Spa. What's Included Abhyanga treatments and facials and body masks. There are also several • Breakfast daily Once the residence of Maharaja of Tehri- optional activities available including yoga, • 3 nights DELUXE hotel. Accommodation Garhwal, the 21,000 square foot spa also has pranayama, meditation, fitness, and cooking. rating – See Trip Notes for details a range of sport and adventure activities for Overnight - Ananada Spa (B:2) • Return train from Delhi to Haridwar you to try, from rafting to trekking, golf to • Chauffeur-driven car transfer to the resort squash. Overnight - Ananda Spa Day 4 : Ananda - Delhi Ananda - Delhi. Morning transfer back to What's Not Included Haridwar for the train journey onward to Delhi. • International flights and visa Upon arrival in Delhi, transfer to your Delhi • Tipping - An entirely personal gesture hotel or the airport to meet your onward fight • Spa treatments - optional and bookable/ (please let us know your flight/hotel details payable locally prior to the start of your holiday). (B) DETAILED ITINERARY HOTELS Highlighted below are some of the hotels which we frequently use on this tour, though Ananda Spa - 4 days updated on 01-10-2021 05:06:25 www.onthegotours.com This information has been compiled with care and good faith. They give an accurate illustration of the proposed arrangements for this holiday. Circumstances beyond our control such as changes in local conditions, inclement weather or other reasons could force us to make changes to UK 020 7371 1113 [email protected] this itinerary. Any costs shown are subject to change, though are an accurate reflection of costs at time of writing. Please also note that visa AUS 1300 855 684 [email protected] requirements are subject to change and are the responsibility of the traveller and not that of On The Go Tours. NZ 0800 44 77 69 CAN 1 866 890 7038 - 1 - USA 1 866 606 2960 SA 0800 990 311 TRIP NOTES Ananda Spa we reserve the right to substitute these the fire element, and Kapha - water and earth Welcome to India - Arrival hotels to ones of a similar standard. elements. transfer Please refer to your Tour Voucher for your If your holiday includes a complimentary confirmed arrival hotel and further arrival Your constitution type is the dominant dosha. airport arrival transfer (as indicated in the information. Disease is regarded as a symptom of an imbalance of these doshas and its the 'Inclusions' section of these Trip Notes Ananda in the Himalayas imbalance that will be treated, not the on page 1) from Delhi's Indira Gandhi disease. Ayurveda looks at not just the International Airport, our arrival procedure is An award winning, world class spa, Ananda physical complaint but also the patients as follows: is a luxury, holistic retreat in the Himalayas. habits, emotional traits and family background Each room is decorated with a neutral, Arrive to Delhi's Indira Gandhi International when diagnosing. calming palate and are decked with stylish Airport, where after you have attended to and comfortable furnishings. Each rooms Accommodation ratings customs and immigration formalities, please has its own private balcony, from which proceed to the arrival hall. Please have your On our Private trips, you can often choose panoramic views of the of the surrounding tour voucher handy and make it available to your style of accommodation. The price valley can be had. In addition, there is a our representative who will be waiting for you quoted on our website is reflective of the restaurant, serving Indian and international in the arrivals hall, holding a prominent On The included accommodation, please see the food as well as a pool and a tea lounge. Go Tours logo signboard, ready to escort you “included” section on the first page of this The hotel is 1 hour drive from Dehradun's to our awaiting transportation and onward to document for details. Should you opt for Jolly Grant airport and a 1 hour drive from your start hotel. an alternative hotel category, this will be Haridwar railway station. confirmed in writing with the respective price If, for any reason you have trouble locating on your invoice. our representative (after waiting 20 minutes in the arrival hall) or your flight is delayed, For further details about the indicative hotels, please call or send a text message (standard please see the “hotels” tab on our website. text message, not Messenger or WhatsApp) to Here we rank hotel’s in their respective the emergency contact number as stated on country (REGIONAL CATEGORY) - but we also your Tour Voucher. Please do not leave the tell you how it ranks by Western standards airport or go to the hotel on your own. Call (OUR CATEGORY). Tipping our emergency contact number and follow the Tipping is an essential part of the culture. For STANDARD - Equates to a Western 3-star advice given by our local team. a job well done, we would suggest for any standard, always featuring en-suite rooms and If travelling on our other India holidays that touring participated in - for your guide: USD usually a restaurant. don't arrive into Delhi Airport (with arrival $4-7 per traveller, for each day of sightseeing. SUPERIOR - Equates to a Western 4- via Kochi, Cochin, Goa, Mumbai, Chennai, star standard, featuring en-suite rooms and Trivandrum, Kolkata and Dimapur Airport), the For drivers and On The Go Representative usually a restaurant and often a swimming procedure for meeting you at the airport is the we'd recommend USD$2-3 per traveller for pool and/or a fitness centre. same as those detailed above. each day of service. Tipping is an entirely DELUXE - Equates to a Western 5-star personal gesture and ultimately the amount is standard, usually featuring spacious, en-suite Pre and post tour accommodation can be up to you. rooms, a restaurant, swimming pool and arranged upon request, please contact us for fitness centre and an array of amenities, rates. If you are arriving early and book pre Ayurvedic medicine excellent service and customer care. tour accommodation with us then you will still LUXURY - Equates to a Western 5-star plus After having been practised for centuries by qualify for our complimentary airport arrival standard - the creme de la creme. Featuring tribes, Ayurvedic medicine is thousands of transfer. spacious, en-suite rooms, a restaurant, years old. It is believed to have been practised swimming pool and fitness centre and an If arriving prior to 9am on day 1 (essentially since the Vedas and the Buddha period array of amenities, this accommodation is a on a flight that arrives very, very early in the which was the time when surgical treatments cut above the rest. Sheer opulence! morning) consider purchasing a night of pre- associated with Ayurveda died out and the tour accommodation to save you waiting until herbal medicinal side came to the forefront. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO hotel check in time, which is generally 2pm. Ayurveda has two main principles - prevention and cure. There are three main doshas from Visas & passports the basic principles of Ayurveda; Vata - the India Country Guide Visa requirements are subject to change and combination of space and air elements, Pitta - visa procurement is the responsibility of the Ananda Spa - 4 days updated on 01-10-2021 05:06:25 www.onthegotours.com This information has been compiled with care and good faith. They give an accurate illustration of the proposed arrangements for this holiday. Circumstances beyond our control such as changes in local conditions, inclement weather or other reasons could force us to make changes to UK 020 7371 1113 [email protected] this itinerary. Any costs shown are subject to change, though are an accurate reflection of costs at time of writing. Please also note that visa AUS 1300 855 684 [email protected] requirements are subject to change and are the responsibility of the traveller and not that of On The Go Tours. NZ 0800 44 77 69 CAN 1 866 890 7038 - 2 - USA 1 866 606 2960 SA 0800 990 311 TRIP NOTES Ananda Spa traveller and not On The Go Tours. Please also with 5-7kg allowance for hand luggage. All cabins are mixed sex. Your cabin is not ensure that your passport is valid for at least 6 Additional weight is charged per kilo and is self-contained as such. ‘Cabins’ are separated months from your planned date of departure payable by you directly to the airline at check- from the carriage corridor by curtains, serving from India.