jeudi 6 avril 2006

Rishikesh

The trip by bus was very long and tiring. Hopefully we had some sleep, however the roads are very bumpy here and sleeper is quite ok.
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Some time in Harudwar to go to the local bus stop and finally Rishikesh ! The hotel is not far from the river so there are lots of mosquitos.
The Ganga is very transparent here, and I really feel like going for a swim soon.
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The place is also wonderful, the atmosphere is very different from Rajasthan, more peaceful and relaxing. It seems to be the capital of yoga and meditation, and there are many centres, I'm thinking about taking yoga courses and maybe music lessons too.
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Walking around out of the town is really relaxing, nature is present with some woods, lots of hills, and the Ganga. There are many ashrams along the river. Everything is lovely.
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I'm thinking about staying here for a while as there are many things to do. It is possible to go for trekking or rating on the Ganga, on sunday there is a music concert with traditional indian instruments and it will be under full moon !
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( but after investigation sunday, it's not full moon ... anyway, Sab Kuch Milega - everything is possible in indi - ! )