Narendra Nagar is a small hill town that came into existence in 1895, when Maharaja Narendra Shah decided to move his capital from Tehri to a more picturesque locale. The small town of Odathali situated in the Shivalik foothills was chosen not only for its extraordinary scenic beauty, but also for its proximity to the plains below. On a clear day one can get aerial view of Rishikesh, Haridwar and Ganga flowing from mountains to plains of Haridwar.

'Odathali' is a place of historic and mythological significance. It has been known to be a seat of spirituality and meditation since ancient times.

Narendra Shah was an enlightened ruler, as you can see in the well ordered civic buildings of the neat little royal township of Narendra Nagar. Some of the buildings like the hospital and the secretariat are still in use today. The bazaar buildings too are a century old.

The present Maharaja, His Highness Manabendra Shah took over the reigns of Tehri-Garhwal from Maharaja Narendra Shah in 1946. The province was eventually merged with the territory of Uttar Pradesh shortly after India gained her independence.

'The Narendra Nagar Palace', is now home to 'Ananda - In the Himalayas' looks down into the Doon valley from its majestic height of 3000 feet. Crowning a picturesque ridge of the mighty Himalayan ranges, the palace is a symbol of the grandeur and splendour of an era gone by.

Location :15 kms from Rishikesh, Uttarankhand, 260 km from Delhi.

Airport :Dehradun

Railway Station :Haridwar (22 km)

Original relief work still adorns the palace walls and two magnificent World War I cannons flank the royal gateway.