“‘Where are you headed to?” “Rishikesh.” “What’s up?” “Rafting, of course.” Now try this. “What’s up this weekend?” “Going rafting.” “Where?” “Rishikesh, of course.” Once upon a time famed as the ‘world capital of yoga’, The Beatles came visiting Rishikesh in 1968 and John Lennon recorded the memorable The Happy Rishikesh Song. Amidst lots of blue-grey smoke, hallowed chants and exhilarating yoga, the group went on to compose nearly 50 songs during their stay at a now-closed ashram. Such was the lure. And the lore. Today, though numerous ashrams cloak