Rishikesh: Beatles Ashram Art & Meditation Heritage Walk

4.5 (21 reviews) 3–4 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Meditation huts in the forest of the Beatles ashram — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

The Beatles Ashram Rishikesh — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Experience a transformative guided tour of the iconic Beatles Ashram (Chaurasi Kutiya) in Rishikesh. This journey is ideal for music enthusiasts, spiritual seekers, and history buffs, offering a unique glimpse into the Himalayan retreat where the Beatles and various other celebrities explored Transcendental Meditation (TM).

Duration: 2-3 hours (customizable)

Transport: Their is no transport included in this tour. We will walk from the pick-up location to the Beatles Ashram.

Ideal For: Spiritual seekers, music aficionados, history buffs, and meditators.

Highlights: Beatles Ashram, Chaurasi Kutiya, Rishikesh, Rajaji Tiger Reserve.

Important Details:

Location: Set within the forested buffer zone of Rajaji Tiger Reserve.

Dress Code: Wear comfortable walking shoes and modest clothing that covers shoulders and knees to respect the spiritual site.

Booking Tip: For optimal light and ambiance, schedule your tour in the morning.

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At a glance

Duration: 3–4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Rishikesh Day Tour 1

Ages: Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional English Speaking guide
Included: Beatles Ashram Entrance Fee INR 1200 per person

Not included

Not included: Visitors must carry digital copy of Passport or ID

Itinerary

The Beatles Ashram

2 hours Admission not included

In February 1968, The Beatles followed the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi to India to stay in his Rishikesh ashram (now known as The Beatles Ashram, Rishikesh). They wrote dozens of songs while in Rishikesh, including much of the White Album. It was a very big deal at the time, very significant, that the four most famous and successful pop music stars in the world would drop out for three months to study meditation in India..
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Ram Jhula

15 min

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Gita Bhawan

15 min

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Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meeting Point

Meet your guide in the middle of Lakshman Jhula Bridge. Your guide will be easily recognizable at the meeting point.
Meeting Point

Meet at the entrance of the bridge on the right bank of the Ganges River, near the parking area.
Meeting Point

We will meet in front of the hotel, at the main entrance gate. Please do not wait at the backside or riverside entrance.

Please Note:

From the meeting point, we will walk together to the Beatles Ashram.
Meeting Point

We will meet directly in front of the main entrance gate of Kriya Yoga Ashram. The ashram has two gates—the Eastern Gate and the Southern Gate. Please meet your guide at the main entrance point at the Eastern Gate.
Meeting Point

We will meet at the entrance of Ram Jhula Suspension Bridge on the left bank of the Ganges River.

Please Note:

From the meeting point, we will walk together to the Beatles Ashram.

End point

Meeting Point

Meet your guide in the middle of Lakshman Jhula Bridge. Your guide will be easily recognizable at the meeting point.
Meeting Point

Meet at the entrance of the bridge on the right bank of the Ganges River, near the parking area.
Meeting Point

We will meet in front of the hotel, at the main entrance gate. Please do not wait at the backside or riverside entrance.

Please Note:

From the meeting point, we will walk together to the Beatles Ashram.
Meeting Point

We will meet directly in front of the main entrance gate of Kriya Yoga Ashram. The ashram has two gates—the Eastern Gate and the Southern Gate. Please meet your guide at the main entrance point at the Eastern Gate.
Meeting Point

We will meet at the entrance of Ram Jhula Suspension Bridge on the left bank of the Ganges River.

Please Note:

From the meeting point, we will walk together to the Beatles Ashram.