Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ashram
Shankaracharya Nagar
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The abandoned site of the Beatles' spiritual awakening and subsequent revolt, now an eco-friendly tourism destination.

šŸ“œ Abandoned ashram in Rishikesh, India, famous for the Beatles' 1968 visit.
šŸ” Once a meditation center, it's now a partially renovated complex of ruins within Rajaji National Park.

Why Go

šŸŽ¶ Explore the site where the Beatles wrote many songs
šŸŽØ Discover the "Beatles Cathedral" art project
šŸ§˜ Experience a tranquil, mystical atmosphere
šŸžļø Enjoy nature walks and bird watching

Why Avoid

āš ļø Buildings are largely ruins and overgrown
šŸ’° Foreigners pay a significantly higher entrance fee
šŸš§ Trails can be rocky and challenging

Tips

šŸš• Consider bringing a taxi to wait for you
šŸ“ Located 1km from Ram Jhula, 3kms from Lakshman Jhula

Cost

šŸ’° Official entry: 150 rupees for Indians, 600 rupees for foreigners.

Hours

šŸ•’ Daily, managed by Uttarakhand Forest Department.

Last updated 7 days ago

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