Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ashram

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ashram is the ashram of the famous Maharishi Mahesh Yogi who started the Transcendental Meditation movement. Although it was abandoned back in 1997, it has now been taken under the control of the forest department. In 1968, the ashram rose to fame and placed Rishikesh on the global map when the famous rock band, ‘The Beatles’ stayed here. It eventually fell into disrepair, but even today, below the undergrowth of moss and grass, the impressive styled buildings, meditation huts and lecture halls can still be seen, including the Maharishi’s house and the place at which the Beatles stayed.