Ananda Golf Course sits within the grounds of the Ananda resort in the Himalayan foothills near Rishikesh in Uttarakhand's Garhwal region. Designed by Ranjit Nanda, the course occupies a hillside setting above the Ganges valley, where the terrain's natural elevation changes and the surrounding forest create a mountain golf environment distinct from India's traditional lowland courses. The layout works with the property's steep topography, incorporating significant changes in elevation across the routing. The course plays as a nine-hole layout that can be repeated for eighteen holes of golf. Given its location within a wellness resort focused on Ayurvedic and spa traditions, the facility serves primarily resort guests rather than functioning as a traditional membership club. The setting emphasizes the natural landscape of the lower Himalayas, with views extending across the valley and surrounding peaks visible from various points on the course. The combination of altitude, terrain movement, and forest character distinguishes the course from most Indian golf. Players encounter uphill and downhill shots shaped by the hillside routing, and the cooler climate at this elevation contrasts with the heat typical of courses on the plains. The course functions as part of the broader resort experience rather than as a destination for serious tournament golf, reflecting its role within a property known more widely for its spa and wellness programs than for golf.