Ashram Tour of Rishikesh

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

Itinerary

Your walking tour of the ashrams of Rishikesh will begin at the Sivananda ashram, near the Ram Jhula bridge. Learn about the origins of these spiritual centres where people gather to practice meditation and yoga, and understand the day-to-day lives of the teachers and students.

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

A visit to the Chaurasi Kutia, known as the Beatles Ashram, is essential. The Beatles spent time here in 1968 following the teachings of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, during which they wrote over thirty songs. This site, now abandoned and overgrown, has become a shrine for Beatles fans.

After your visit to the Maharashi Mahesh Yogi Ashram, the walking tour will conclude.