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How to Reach Ananda

Located just 260 kilometers north of New Delhi, Ananda is easily accessible by road, rail and air. A 45 minute flight to Jolly Grant airport, a 4 hour train journey from Delhi to Haridwar station and a scenic 5 hour drive from New Delhi to Ananda are the various travel options. Whatever your mode of transport, the raw, natural landscape is sure to leave you with a perfect taste of India.

By Train
The Indian Railways offers an efficient and comfortable train service to and from Ananda. The Dehradun Shatabdi Express, with convenient daily services to and from New Delhi Railway station to the closest railhead at Haridwar Station, is the most convenient way to embark on your journey.

In addition, there are a number of other trains, which traverse the way to Ananda, thereby offering you a wide range of train timings. From Haridwar, the ride to Ananda takes 60 minutes, as you pass through the holy city of Rishikesh and drive along the intriguing ridges and valleys of the Himalayas.

By Surface
The 5 hrs drive from Delhi to Ananda is approximately 260 km along a National Highway.The route takes you through the historical cities of Meerut, Muzzafarnagar, Roorkee and the holy cities of Haridwar and Risikesh. An extremely picturesque drive through the northern plains of India culminates in the final breathtaking ascent to Ananda, a winding mountainous route that offers unparalleled views of the valley of Rishikesh.