Overlooking the Ganges, to the North of India, the Ananda, which is nestled in the Himalayan foothills, enjoys a lush forest landscape for a backdrop, that looks like it is reaching up to the clouds. An exceptional setting indeed! This majestic building goes back to 1895, when it was built in the heart of a fifty-hectare domain recalling the pomp and splendor of the royal era. Formerly, the lands and the palace of the Maharaja of Tehri-Garhwal, this extraordinary hotel has not lost the allure of its rich past. In Sanskrit, Ananda means « health and contentment ». That promise is upheld in this enchanting place with its magnificent wellness center. Dominating the famous city of Rishikesh where Yoga, Ayurveda and meditation were born, it is only natural that Ananda is devoted to refined hospitality and relaxation.

Taj Safaris is making its presence felt in the ecotourism market in India, with the opening of its second lodge, the Baghvan, in the Seoni District in the southern part of Madhya Pradesh province. The establishment is nestled along the edge of Pench National Park, known throughout the world as the setting for Rudyard Kipling's « The Jungle Book ». This hotel is part of the Taj Resorts and Palaces chain.