Ever since The Beatles rocked up at the ashram of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in the late 60s, Rishikesh has been a magnet for spiritual seekers.

Today, it styles itself as the "Yoga capital of the world," with masses of ashrams and all kinds of yoga and meditation classes. Most of this action is north of the main town, where the exquisite setting on the fast-flowing Ganges, surrounded by forested hills, is conducive to meditation and mind expansion.

In the evening, an almost supernatural breeze blows down the valley, setting temple bells ringing as sadhus (holy men), pilgrims and tourists prepare for the nightly Ganga Aarti (river worship ceremony). You can learn to play the sitar or tabla; try hasya yoga (laughter therapy), practice meditation or take a punt on crystal healing.

But Rishikesh is not all spirituality and contorted limbs; it’s now a popular white-water rafting centre, backpacker hang-out, and Himalayan trekking gateway.

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