All by Manmohan Singh
Thailand is well known for its luxury spas and beach resorts, and now many of these are competing with India offering high quality yoga and meditation retreats. Our yoga expert takes a look at what is on offer from Phuket in the south up to Chiang Mai in the north, and recommends five of the best — two in the luxury category, two mid-range resorts and one that will appeal to the budget traveller.
India has hundreds of trekking destinations from the Himalayas in the north to the bottom end of the Western Gnats in the south, but not all are suitable for older travellers. Manmohan Singh describes his five favourites that are ideal for over-50s and other travellers who like to do their trekking at a slower pace.
Nepal is a country that has a lot to offer the senior traveller. From snow-capped mountains to subtropical lowlands, this landlocked Hindu and Buddhist nation is rich in culture and history. It provide many opportunities for both relaxation and adventures close to nature. This article recommends seven places to visit in Nepal to best take advantage of of those opportunities.
Rishikesh, a laid-back sub-tropical town at the foothills of the Himalayas in India, is known as ‘The Yoga Capital of the World’. Baby boomers know it as the place where the Beatles held their 1968 meditation retreat. Today it attracts travellers from all over the world who want to learn about yoga, Ayurveda, naturopathy and meditation.
For those who practice yoga regularly, India has always been the ultimate destination. It is the home of yoga and its sister science of ayurveda. For older travellers who are still active yogis, here is a concise guide to the six best places in India for combining a vacation with yoga and ayurveda.
