Ashram Tour of Rishikesh

Discover why Rishikesh is one of the holiest places in India by exploring the city's ashrams, or Hindu spiritual retreats, including the abandoned ashram where The Beatles stayed and wrote many famous songs.

Itinerary

Your walking tour of the ashrams of Rishikesh will begin at the Sivananda ashram, located near the Ram Jhula bridge. Learn about the origins of these spiritual centres where individuals from around the world gather to practice meditation and yoga, and discover the daily lives of the teachers and students residing there.

There are various ashrams in Rishikesh, each with its specific doctrines established by its founding guru. Visit the ashrams of Vanprastha, Swarg, and Parmarth Niketan, where the famous Ganga Aarti ceremony is performed every evening.

A visit to Rishikesh's ashrams would not be complete without seeing the renowned Chaurasi Kutia, known as The Beatles Ashram. Here, amidst the Himalayan foothills, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr spent nearly two months in 1968 following Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's teachings and practicing yoga and meditation, writing over thirty songs during their stay.

The ashram was abandoned over the years and is now in a state of ruin, becoming a shrine for Beatles fans. Following your visit to the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ashram, the walking tour will conclude.