PAURI GARHWAL, India -- Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, Rishikesh sits where the sacred Ganges descends from rugged peaks to fertile plains. Considered the birthplace of yoga, the town fuses spirituality, adventure and nature in a way few places do.
A slice of ashram life in the Himalayan foothills
Skip the crowds in India's yoga capital for a tranquil sojourn in rural Pauri Garhwal












