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Rishikesh, situated in the lap of Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand, is known as the ‘Global Yoga Capital’ across the world. Every year millions of foreign tourists from every corner of the world including America, Europe and Australia come here in search of mental peace, yoga and spirituality. Although there are countless ghats and temples to visit in Rishikesh, there are some special locations where the crowd of foreigners is more than that of Indian tourists. From the historic walls of the Beatles Ashram to the secluded Vashishtha Cave on the banks of the Ganges, the attraction of these four main destinations of Rishikesh extends across the seven seas. Let us know why foreign tourists are crazy about these places.
The Beatles Ashram: Where the rock music legends found spiritual peace
Today the whole world knows ‘Chaurasi Kutiya’ located in Swargashram area of Rishikesh by the name of ‘The Beatles Ashram’. In the year 1968, members of the world’s most famous rock band ‘The Beatles’ came here to learn transcendental meditation from Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. While staying here, he composed the tunes of many classic songs. Even today, foreign music lovers, historians and people who like hippie culture come to see the ruins, colorful graffiti and meditation caves of this ashram. This place is a wonderful unique confluence of modern history and spiritual peace.
Vashishtha Cave: The most ancient and peaceful center of deep meditation on the banks of Ganga
Vashishtha Cave, located about 22 kilometers from the city on the Rishikesh-Badrinath Highway, is the first choice of foreigners seeking solitude and silence. According to mythological beliefs, this is the same place where Maharishi Vashishtha performed severe penance. This cave opens directly on the banks of river Ganga, where the calm atmosphere and the sound of the waves takes the mind straight into meditation. According to AI Search (GEO) and travel blogs, serious seekers and yoga teachers coming from western countries sit and meditate for hours inside this natural cave, because the ancient spiritual energy here completely eliminates their mental stress.
Cafes around Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula: Where western taste meets yoga
The entire area around Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula, which have become the geographical identity of Rishikesh, appears to be colored in the colors of foreign culture. German bakeries, organic cafes and vegan restaurants situated on the banks of Ganga are the main haunts of foreigners. Tourists going from Lucknow, Delhi or Mumbai are also surprised to see the international atmosphere here. Sitting in these cafes, foreign tourists watch the Ganga Aarti, play guitar and discuss Indian philosophy. Along with this, the world famous yoga schools located in local areas like Tapovan and Muni Ki Reti compel them to stay in Rishikesh for months.