Rishikesh - India

The Magnetic City of Spiritualism

Rishikesh is a glorious city with self-enlightenment flowing through its veins. The city is so holy to locals that it is a meat and alcohol-free zone. With many beautiful ashrams across the city, meditation, yoga and even the art of channelling occurs at these spirit-based buildings. So prepare to be spiritually nestled in the foothills of the stunning Himalayas.

You are more than likely to be amongst many others attempting to find a spiritual insight at Rishikesh, as westerners have made it their 'spiritual Disneyland'.

'The Beatles visited Rishikesh back in 1968 in search of what everyone comes to Rishikesh for - enlightenment and Activism'. The Beatles on their trip practised meditation, explored the mountains, and wrote most of the 'White Album'! You music/spiritual lovers out there get yourself to Rishikesh, spend a few weeks in an overnight ashram, and write yourself an album.

Welcome to Rishikesh
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With ashrams all over the spiritual city (including some on the sacred river the Ganges), losing yourself on a spiritual retreat is never far away. Parmarth Niketan is Rishikesh's largest ashram and has over 1,000 rooms. Additionally, with opportunities to attend yoga classes, chat to local gurus, dance, and sing to the spirit you always have the opportunity to practice spiritual rituals in Rishikesh.

'Everywhere you turn in Rishikesh, storefronts, flyers and guides offer tickets to self-awareness and improvement'. But choose wisely as you don't want any old guru. Rishikesh features shamans, wizards and channelling experts. Additionally, amongst Hindu spiritual practices (such as chants in Sanskrit), your spiritual world will be turned upside down with shaman rituals, trance channelling, and spirit-based healing. So prepare to lose yourself in the beauty of Rishikesh. 

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