Talk about location, location, location. Not only is the Ananda itself immaculate and palatial, but the view of the Himalayas is worth a visit alone. A nurturing, pampering retreat that doesn't skimp on thoughtful touches, you'll be greeted with a cup of soothing tea each morning, have a candle lit for your bath each night (it heats the bath's fragrant essential oils) and climb into a bed heated by a hot water bottle. Along with Thai and Swedish massage there are also fantastic Ayurvedic treatments, body wraps and water therapy. One to try is the Ananda Royal Facial - fit for a queen, as that's exactly how you'll be treated.

 
The Ayurveda Programme in a Deluxe Palace View room for seven nights includes full board with Ananda Rejuvenation Spa Cuisine, flights and transfers, consultations with an Ayurvedic doctor, 13 prescribed Ayurvedic treatments, one spa treatment and three private yoga classes in addition to daily holistic fitness activities from £2400pp from Wellbeing Escapes (0845 602 6202).

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