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Ashram. Yoga. Cow. Ohm.
Blog: Solo Traveler - 9 April 2012
Laughter - not quite what I was expecting from life in an Ashram.
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The Theme of the Day
Blog: Solo Traveler - 3 February 2012
A thought from the yogi at my 6am yoga practice in Rishikesh, India.
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Rishikesh - Gateway to the Himalayas
Blog: My Travels My Experiences - 15 February 2011
"Rishikesh” the name itself brings to our mind sacredness and spiritualness. This was my third visit to this divine city. One of the holiest cities in India, Rishikesh is not just known for its religious connection but also for its beautiful landscape. Surrounded by hills (the Lesser Himalayas) on three sides and holy Ganga River flowing through it, Rishikesh is an ethereal experience. Rishikesh is the gateway to famous Chardham which are Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri.
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A Little Travel Memory…The Time I Got Charged by a Cow in India
Blog: A Little Adrift - A RTW Travelogue - 26 October 2010
Travel Memories: The Time I Got Charged by a Cow in India Today I’d like to share a bit snippet clip from my relaxing walk down the white sandy beach on the Ganges River in Rishikesh, India. My cousin and I were amazed by the cows on the beaches so we went closer to snap some shots of these cows hanging out by the river – cows in India really just tend to generally ignore people and focus on their cow business so we didn’t think twice when the cow started trotting toward ...
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A tricky trip from Rishikesh, India to Pokhara, Nepal
Blog: 99 + 1 countries - 12 November 2009
Folks, the one road in Eastern Terai is fine. Other than that, travelling from Rishikesh India to Pokhara Nepal is hellish. Here's a short version of what happened during the 40 hour killer trip.1. I took a vikram (a shared ricksha) from High Bank, Rishikesh to Rishikesh proper. (20 rupees.)
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5 Karmic do's for Rishikesh
Blog: 99 + 1 countries - 5 November 2009
1. Arrive in the oh so New Age Rishikesh weary of all the hippies and yoga nutters, conviced that this would not be your place. Laying your eyes on the sacred Ganges have a total change of heart.
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