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Activities at Ananda
Adventure at Ananda
Bird watching
Get a bird's eye view of the flight of spotted eagles,harrier pigeons. View waterfowl in large numbers as they gather along the Ramganga and Ganges. Avid birdwatchers can sight up to 300 species of birds.
Trekking
Backpack through the most sacred and scenic locales known to sages and trekking gurus.Trek to Gangotri,the birthplace of Ganges and the picturesque Valley of Flowers.
Jogging
Race along the twists and trails of our track,flanked by valleys and mountain peaks or make your own path within the lush forests.
White Water rafting
Take an exhilarating day trip or a multi-day expedition and ride the fastest rapids and gradients.Raft through breathtaking rock canyons and camp on soft silver sand beds at night.
Kayaking
Scuttle the surface of standing waves,row between rocks and skim riverbeds as you hone your skills to become a white water paddle cat!.
Ananda Art & Culture
How many times have we not been moved close to tears when the soft strains of a Mozart symphony is played? How many times have the great music legends not poured their heart and soul into the poetic compositions that they render?
Discover the richness of Indian Art and Culture at Ananda - In the Himalayas. Propelled with the concept of a holistic lifestyle and well-being, the spa rests on the healing philosophy of physical, mental and spiritual health. While the vast menu of spa programs and adventure activities energies the body, serene yoga and meditation sessions uplift the mind. The inclusion of art and culture into the regime of the guests is carefully orchestrated to elevate and aestheticism the human spirit.
Indian Art and Culture is the true index of the vastness and diversity of the Indian sub-continent. Art at Ananda is the culmination of a body-mind-soul exercise targeted to let the individual experience 'rasa'- the ultimate aesthetic experience, which the source of all 'Ananda'- bliss.
Ananda Art and Culture involves the coming together of the rich and varied forms of Indian classical and folk traditions, performing and visual arts, traditional and contemporary cultural ethos. Whether it is a classical performance of Bharatanatyam - one of the oldest classical dance forms in the world, originating in the South of India, or a soulful evening of Ghazals - poetic love songs, culture at Ananda becomes a self-reflective statement.
Amidst the mountain settings and against the backdrop of the magnificent Himalayas, the magical venue of the amphitheatre, called the Hill Theatre, resounds with the precise tinkling of ankle bells or the melodious strains of the sitar. Get acquainted with the age-old traditions of the Indian performing arts or watch an award-winning craftsman at work on the lawns.
End your day at the spa with dinner, that follows the performance and revel in the visual pleasure of witnessing a glimpse of Indian heritage, a living tradition that dates back to antiquity. Whether you are an art aficionado or a self-professed amateur, your experience at Ananda will satiate your quest for answers to the gamut of Indian culture.
