At Ampersand we believe that if you are true to yourself, you will excel. This is very much proven by Vana, a state-of-the-art wellness retreat with exceptional facilities as well as truly sincere and caring service. Located in northern India near Dehradun, this 82-room property is set within 21 acres of Sal forest and mango and lychee orchards. Combining international wellness standards with Indian warmth and hospitality, Vana’s innovative approach to wellness focuses on highly personalised programmes that start with a consultation on arrival and continue well after your return home.
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An entrance to the Kila – the ‘heart of the Retreat’
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Kila exterior
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Wellness Concierge
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Musicians’ Corner, an in-house flautist, Raag therapy
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Yoga temple at dusk
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Yoga temple
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Guest attire at Vana: kurta pajama made from organic cotton produced in Southern India
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A mango orchard near the Yoga sala
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Meditation
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Outdoor pool at dusk
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Outdoor pool
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Indoor pool
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Private watsu
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Gym - with kinesis machines and Technogym
Apothecary
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Apothecary
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Kila library
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Herbs from the garden
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Gnocchi, vegetable salad and fresh ingredients
Salana restaurant, which takes inspiration from various cuisines, based on wellness principles
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Salana restaurant
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Ańayu restaurant – Indian cuisine based on Ayurvedic principles. Ańayu translates into ‘ann’ + ‘āyu’ = food + life (food for life)
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Pistachio crusted grilled sole fish, seasonal vegetables, herb nage
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Wheat berry salad, roasted pumpkin, spinach
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Vegetarian thali
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Saffron infused paneer paupiette, ginger and spinach sauce
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Forest suite
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Forest room
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Forest suite
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Esteva suite - dedicated to Vana's architects, Esteva i Esteva Arquitectura
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Bathroom in a garden room
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Forest suite
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Vana suite
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Bodhi suite
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Bodhi suite
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Vana suite
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Vana suite
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Vana suite balcony
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Wellness Center/Reception
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Ayurveda Center - black granite statue of Lord Dhanvantri, hand chiselled in Konark
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Products/oils/herbs used in Sowa Rigpa (Tibetan healing) treatments
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Herbs/ treatment products
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Herbs/fruit for treatments
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Treatment room
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Ayurvedic treatment
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Chi nei tsang (massage)
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Ayurvedic treatment called Sthanavasti
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Ayurvedic treatment
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Sowa rigpa treatment
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Dukān (boutique)
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Dukān (boutique)
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Dukān (boutique)
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Client Testimonials
- Mr Wyburd, Philippines
- Anonymous, India
- Jaime Benitez, South India
- Leslie Siben, India
- Matthew Nicklin, North India
- Redmayne family, Phuket
- Mr David Wallace, North India
- Mr Richard Stoughton, Sri Lanka
- Mr Wyburd, Ireland
- Ms Margulies, Burma, India & Thailand
- Krista Weir, Sri Lanka
- Mr Geoffrey Johnson, India
- Matthew Annable, Rajasthan, India
- Mr & Mrs Manson, North India
- Carruthers family, North India
- Wallace Family, Burma