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Join us on our Gala Signature Experience or India, Beatles and Beyond Tours as we celebrate The Beatles historic journey to Rishikesh.

Let’s make happiness together.

From “Rocky Raccoon” to “Revolution“…and every note in between, chances are “The White Album” is your favorite Beatles LP. In the ’60’s it was the record of choice – the best selling one of the decade.

And the inspiration for most of these iconic songs: India.

“We sat in the mountains eating lousy vegetarian food…and we wrote all those songs. We wrote tons of songs in India….I did write some of my best songs while I was there. It was a nice scene.” – John Lennon

The Beatles traveled to India in 1968 to study mediation with a guru. They came away with their heads full of tunes – what would become their most classic songs with unforgettable lyrics and magical imagery that turned the world upside-down. Perhaps we have never recovered. But who would want to? Take a trip inspired by the Beatles with that jet engine opening of “Back in the U.S.S.R.” and you’re gone…

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Rishikesh, India…The Ultimate Pilgrimage for the Beatles Savvy…Making History With You

The Ultimate Pilgrimage

If you’re Beatles fans like us, you’ve traveled to Liverpool, birthplace of the Beatles. You’ve been to London’s Abbey Road Studios and famous zebra crossing. You’ve paid homage to Strawberry Fields in New York’s Central Park. You’ve traveled countless miles and spent untold amounts to see Paul McCartney perform across the USA or around the globe. You’ve enjoyed Ringo Starr with his All Starr Band on tour for decades. You may have been one of the lucky screaming fans to see the Beatles on tour in the ’60’s. Perhaps you simply love their music – it changed your life. That’s plenty.

But chances are you have never been to India.

It’s the last and ultimate frontier for Beatles fans… and we are taking you there to see India through the eyes of fellow fans, music lovers, and India experts. We think you will enjoy what we have created…it’s the India of your dreams, the India of magic and mystery, the India that the Beatles brought to the world more than fifty years ago. The India you will love.

Designed for the Beatles Savvy

As India Destination Specialists and serious Beatles fans, we have created what we believe is an authentic, rich experience which follows the footsteps of the Fabs to Rishikesh…and beyond. For our Gala Experience in 2022, we will even catch sunrise at the Taj Mahal to observe George Harrison’s birthday. “Here Comes The Sun,” indeed. We’ve hand-crafted these special journeys to celebrate a magical time in Beatles history. And we are eager to share with you the glorious and amazing treasures of India which are befitting the rock star in us all.

Make history with us

So join us. Be among the adventurous few who will journey to India to celebrate the Beatles visit there in February 1968. Our Gala Signature Experience of 2022 will take place on the travel dates of the Beatles from more than 50 years ago. Or you can join us on a custom tour in a small group on dates convenient for you.

What could be more cosmic?

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The Destinations

A curated Journey

On tour, your hand-crafted experience takes you to the Beatles Rishikesh, but well beyond.

India provided the inspiration for the Beatles in music, style and culture. The best way to feel these powerful inspirations is to experience this magical country through authentic culinary delights, architectural wonders, historic places, and first-hand participation with its people and culture. On this journey, the colors of India come to life.

“Rishikesh is an incredible place, situated where the Ganges flows out of the Himalayas in the plains between the mountains and Delhi. …Marharishi’s place was perched up on a hill overlooking the town and the river…”

– George Harrison

from “The Beatles Anthology”

Here are our amazing destinations:

Our Gala Edition, Full Itinerary

Rishikesh

The “Gateway to the Himalayas,” Rishikesh is one of the holiest places for Hindus, and is known as a pilgrimage town. It is nestled in the foothills of the mountains with the River Ganges running through. This revered place was the location of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s ashram where the Beatles came in 1968 to study Transcendental Meditation. The ashram is now claimed as part of the Rajaji Tiger Sanctuary. Rishikesh has become known as the Yoga capital of the world and a place where religious pilgrims, sadhus, and holy men and former hippies come to seek enlightenment.

Agra, The Taj Mahal

The former capital of the Mughal Empire in the 16th and 17th Centuries, Agra sits on the banks of the Yamuna River. Agra is rich in architecture from the Mughal era – notably the Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, and the Taj Mahal – all World Heritage Sites.

New Delhi

India’s capital city, Delhi was the political and financial center of the Mughal Empire, but became the capital of the British Indian Empire in 1911. Today, this city is a mix of the ancient and the modern with central Delhi home to international embassies, mixed cultural heritage, and a vibrant urban lifestyle.

Tijara

In the Alwar district in the royal state of Rajasthan, Tijara is a 19th Century fort palace sitting high on a hilltop. Left unfinished, the fort is now one of the best heritage hotels in India and has been lovingly restored. Adorned with beautiful artwork and a seven-terrace garden, this palace offers magnificent views of the surrounds.

Jaipur

The capital of Rajasthan, the Pink City of Jaipur is one of the most colorful and vibrant cities in India. It is known for its World Heritage Sites of Amber Fort and the Jantar Mantar. It is a shopping paradise for handwork, gemstones, and pottery among many treasures. One stay in Jaipur, and you will be in love with her forever.

Jodhpur

“The Blue City”, Jodhpur is an exotic destination set in the stark landscape of the Thar Desert. It is a bustling, walled city with forts, palaces, and temples and is one of the most romantic cities in India. With its imposing Mehrangarh Fort rising up from the flat, expansive plains of Rajasthan, Jodhpur will fill your senses with awe-inspiring vistas, royal grandeur, and historic wonderment.

Ranakpur

In the heart of Rajasthan, Ranakpur is best known for its marble Jain Temple, considered to be the best of its kind in the world. Ranakpur is a village set in a valley west of the Aravalli Range and is home to a large population of monkeys that live in and around the magnificent jungle temples.

Udaipur

Often considered as the most Romantic City in India, Udaipur is a city of lakes and mountain views, of magical palaces and breathtaking vistas. It is a cultural hub for its palaces, museums, galleries, gardens and handcrafts.

Ranthambore National Park

This wildlife sanctuary is known for its Bengal tigers, and is one of the best places in India to see these large wildcats in their native jungle habitat. This park is part of a World Heritage area rich in flora an fauna, set among temples and architectural antiquities. Ranthambore is in the Sawai Madhopur district of southern Rajasthan and is bounded by the plains and the Aravalli Range.