It’s just another afternoon in the holy town of Rishikesh in Uttarakhand. Tourists jostle on the almost swinging Ram Jhula – one of the two famous suspension bridges across the cascading Ganga. Many ...

PHOTO: Even if you don't stay at Parmarth Niketan, it is worth walking through their lovely grounds. (photos by Shannon Wolf) To Ashram or not? That is the question. Picking the perfect India ashram ...

At the next Beatles’ fan club meeting, worshippers can leave Abbey Road alone, and instead join hands and meditate in an Indian ashram like John, Paul, George and Ringo did in 1968. Authorities in the ...

Rishikesh is often seen as a place to slow down, unwind and reconnect with yourself. Known for its yoga centres, peaceful ghats and the flowing Ganga, the city attracts travellers seeking calm and ...

You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. I do not arrive at Phool Chatti Ashram in Rishikesh, northern India, in a Zen state. No, I arrive in ...

Yesterday: all my troubles seemed so far away. Bars of a much-loved song wafted in from a distant past and had us waltzing with memories as we walked down a pathway punctuated with ruins of what was ...

Rishikesh in Uttarakhand is known for its many ashrams, ghats and scores of temples. People from all over India come here to pay their respects to the many gods and to the holy river Ganga. But for ...

A cultural landmark in Rishikesh, Beatles Ashram draws visitors with its artistic ruins and spiritual legacy. Discover why this historic site remains one of the town's most fascinating stops. A nearly ...