'Ananda in the Himalayas' is the only Destination Spa globally that has the distinction of being rated among the top three for five years running, of which it has been awarded no.1 position, globally, three times consecutively (2005,2006 and 2007).

Conde Nast's Traveller announced the arrival of the premier magazine in the country and the event was marked by their first ever awards hosted in India with the Travel and Tourism industry. At the awards gala, 'Ananda in the Himalayas' was yet again, unanimously voted as the 'Destination Spa of the year'.

Commenting on the award, Mr. Ashok Khanna, Founder of Ananda in the Himalayas and Managing Director of IHHR Hospitality [Group that owns 'Ananda in the Himalayas' and Ista luxury Hotels], said, "We launched Ananda as a passion, a dream that we had nurtured. We wanted to offer people a unique life changing experience. Ours is not just a pampering mission but more a wellness oriented way of life. To have people the world over rate it among the best and now to get recognition in our own country is very heartening indeed. We are proud to uphold the tradition of bringing home this prestigious award."

This award comes close on the heels of the Express Hospitality award which 'Ananda in the Himalayas' won for 'Excellence in Customer Service'.