Narendra Nagar · India

Ananda in the Himalayas

The Palace Estate, Narendra Nagar

34.7NTH Emerging

Aerial view of the cream and terracotta Viceregal Palace on a wooded ridge above a hazy valley
Deluxe room with a bed, a green sofa and wood floors, open to a balcony over the valley
Outdoor pool edged with slate, loungers and bamboo; a therapist guides a guest through a stretch

Overview

A maharaja’s palace estate above Rishikesh, given over to Ayurveda, yoga and Vedanta.

Before you book

  • Most guests come for a programme; the retreat says stays now run from two weeks to sometimes two months.1
  • The treatment menu includes aromatic baths.1 If scent troubles you, ask which treatments can be done without it.
  • Drinking water is bottled on site, but the treatment is not described.1 Ask how it is filtered and tested.

Health features

Nourishment

  • Organic & local food
  • Clean-ingredient kitchen
  • Clean minibarpress report

Movement

  • Gym
  • Classes & studios
  • Swimming
  • Outdoor activity

Holistic Wellness

  • Spa
  • Integrative therapies
  • Breathwork & meditation
  • Longevity clinic

Materials & Setting

  • Green & blue space

Not yet confirmed: Sleep system · Considered bedding · Sleep programme · Blackout · Circadian lighting · Red light in the room, and 18 more

Sources and full evidence

NTH Score

34.7

NTH Emerging

Notable strengths in one or two pillars.

  • Sleep0.0 / 24
  • Air0.0 / 12
  • Water0.0 / 12
  • Nourishment7.2 / 10
  • Movement7.0 / 10
  • Holistic Wellness10.0 / 19
  • Materials & Setting2.0 / 13

Confidence C · Calibrated so the best hotel in this edition reads 90; next review 2027-10. See every criterion

Map

The Palace Estate, Narendra Nagar, Uttarakhand 249175

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