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Day 2: Adventure in Rishikesh

10:49 AM

Before you proceed, read Day 1 first.

Thought Rishikesh is situated over the banks of holy Ganga, this holy Ganga also provides adventure for the fun seekers with its ferocious and turbulent flow in the stretch of Rishikesh.

So we woke up in the morning to the settled sand by the rain that happened last night and the clean air that we took advantage of to clean our smoke filled lungs. The morning was beautiful as it was my first time to wake up directly to such a scene. Nature on its peak beauty!

After having our never ending fun at the river beach, we were called for the breakfast. Not so yummy but satisfactory seeing the remote location of the camp. After the dinner, there were vehicles waiting for us for the rafting starting point.

We were all geared up with helmets, life jackets and instructions on how to raft. We weren't lucky enough to get to raft on 18Km stretch but got just 12Km.It had 3 rapids as we were informed.

Aftergetting our heads filled with instructions and commands, we were taken to the raft boat at river bank. I chose the front seat and so did one of my friend.

Forward Guys!!

Let's go!!

We rafted on the turbulent water where each wave was more aggressive than the other. And the rapids, they were the most angry points of Holy Ganga. I didn't know a goddess can be that violent!

Just after the second rapid, there lies a cliff. I don't remember its height but it's pretty enough to assure fun. All three of us jumped one after the another and were gathered at the bank.

Then again, Forward Guys!!

We all rushed towards the next and the last rapid. The professional rafting guide informed us that we need to be fast enough to pass a whirlpool. Otherwise we get stuck. So we put all our efforts with maximum speed to avoid it and collided with the third final rapid.

Further flow was as calm as deep sea. Ironical to the gushing turbulence, it was peaceful. Now that was something I call "Nature's tonic" to relax your body.

The guide asked us if we wanted to get out of the boat into the chilled water. And we were all jumping into it. Then after few moments, we reached the end point of rafting. I wanted to go again but that won't be feasible with our bodies as we were already exhausted. I wish I could see my video while rafting!

Then we walked for few minutes to find a good hotel to rest in. And soon we did. Then we rested for few couple of hours and woke up to the very charming beauty of Rishikesh's evening. So calm and contained in itself. What else we would wait for!

We went out in comforting clothes and slippers and walked to the bank of Ganga. I believe the sound of flowing river takes away all the exhaustion with it, leaving behind a human full of nature love and peace.

This is how the Day 2 of Rishikesh trip happened. It was adventurous and comforting as well. Likewise Day 1,I did find a painting over the street walls on Day 2 also. I don't know why were they drawn, but I do know that this kind of walls add up the beauty in the streets. Here it is "The Mystery Painting" of Day 2.

#bringPeace

Day 3: Rishikesh on foot

10:56 AM

If you haven't went through previous posts, read Day 1 and Day 2.

The third and the last day in Rishikesh was an exhausting though "near to nature" day. We were all ready to go to Nir Waterfall. But it was few miles away from our hotel. Basically people take cabs for this much distance but we didn't.

I believe going on foot is the best way to know and explore a place. This way you get dissolves with the local public and get to know their customs from inside and not from what is shown outside. You get to see the shops and vendors, people and crowd and many more interesting things of several genres.

So we all got ready wearing our most comfortable clothes with warm and dry socks. Pulled up the straps of our bags and left for the waterfall. Talking of the expectations, we weren't having much of them. But we walked just for the sake of spending some time in Rishikesh.

We were only half the way up, rain started to shower. (I'm am not a big fan of Rains). But somehow I managed the anger for rain even though it was spoiling my shoes and making me wet. (uhhh)

After asking the people several times and smoking the cigarettes several other times, we reached the starting point of the way to waterfall. The way was unpaved but you can drive on that. I suggest that you don't as it's much fun if you go up to the waterfall on foot. Typical though it may seen, Rajat (my friend) says it's the way which is fun and not the destiny. Other friend Nitesh doesn't say anything at all.

Getting to the point was exhausting enough and we came to knew that there was a little trek to the waterfall point. So we "trekked"!

The waterfall is not very big but there is a kind of pool constructed there. The water is chilling even in summers and you can bath there for no limit of time. But one should be generous enough to leave after a certain time as there would be other people coming to that place. So have you fun soon!

We weren't that generous enough and we enjoyed the waterfall for like 2 hours. The best thing is you can have food there. You can either buy there or take you food there. But please for nature's sake, don't leave you littering behind.

So we trekked down and sat in water for the very refreshing "chai". The tables are fixed in water. I mean you can have "chai", noodles and other food while having you feet soaked in the cold water coming from the waterfall.

There wasn't any trek in nearby location and far ones were costly. So we enjoyed our very local and free of cost "trek". The weather was beautiful all day apart from the rain.

While coming back to the point where we started, we went at the Ganga Beach and sat down on huge rocks for a while. I believe, "the wind flowing in nature's lap brings thoughts for the artists and while waving you hair, these thoughts are entered into your mind. Some part of it comes out as art and bigger part resides into their soul".

Likewise Day 1 and Day 2, I did found "The mystery painting" on Day 3 also. I don't know if these paintings were some sort of advertisements or what. What I do know is these were something that catches eyes.

#bringPeace

Day 1: Rishikesh Arrival

9:23 PM

With a very short vacation span, I planned to go to Rishikesh (Utrakhand) this weekend. Not alone but with two friends. We figured out that a bus would be the best for our timings and everything. Meanwhile when the bus was on the move, we slept, talked and looked outside the windows seeking some disappearing mountain outlines in the far sky.

Well, we could see those outlines only after traveling much. Finally, after exhausting but fun journey we got there. Rishikesh!!

The bus stand is wide, clean and busy place, you would see all that yourself if you stand there for a while. Right after stepping down in Rishikesh, we were all set and happy about the fun we were going to have there.

After few efforts we found the cheapest package for Camping and Rafting. Before telling you the further story let me tell you something about Camping and Rafting in Rishikesh. These two things are the most common adventures for the common people. These aren't the only things there. Other options like bungee jumping, paragliding, trekking, etc also posses considerable population.

Getting back to the story, after we booked camping and rafting, we waited for several minutes till they took us to the camping site. I chose the camping in Brahmpuri as its camps are on the beach of Ganga.

The camps are awesome in a way that they don't posses any electric lights and fans. Everything is natural and eco-friendly. From tents to lanterns, bonfire to volleyball net, sand to water, everything is so good that we loved sitting on stones with lanterns by us. The sound of river was scary and soothing at the same time!

If you have read my previous blogs, you would know how I love smoking weed on mountains. So we did there also. What I loved the most about the camping is people get a chance to get high in the arms of nature. I actually enjoyed that night. Infact everyone did who were there.

This is how I spent my first day of the trip of Rishikesh. I hardly could feel the time flowing by me. Everything kept happening and I kept clicking the moments I thought were best.

While walking around the streets I found one very beautiful painting drawn on a metal sheet. I don't know why it was drawn but it surely caught out eyes. I called it "The mystery painting" of Day 1.

So, all in all the place gave a different kind of fun that we don't get in our daily life. This was just the Day 1. Next two days were even more adventurous and fun.

Read Day 2

#bringPeace

The Chocolate Villa

8:57 PM

Few days back, I was looking for some decent cafe to sit around and spend some of my valuable time eating food. I came to know a place named "The chocolate Villa". The place is filled with lots of cakes and other chocolate dishes.

This baestro is loaded with loud music and sounds from the kitchen, all mixed up in a random manner. And the lady running the place says, "isi mein toh maja aata hai". So if peace is what you seek, you might have to look for another options but if you seriously want some good chocolate food, just get inside once. You'll love the place.

Now talking of the restaurant, it is not at all difficult to find. Once you have found it, just step inside and get lost in the world of chocolate. Sitting couches are comfy and spacious for holding even a group of buddies. You can play chess in there while having food or waiting for it. The walls are covered with quotes for chocolates. Their love for chocolate is easily visible.

I don't know how their entire menu would taste but I loved what I had there. I had a veg cheese grilled sandwich with chilled Virgin mojito. ( I got a green apple soda free too). As the place holds a name with chocolate, how could I not order a chocolate dish!

I had sizzling chocolate brownie. The presentation was so good that I wanted to see it sizzling one more time. But as you know, every food lover is on tight budget. (hehe).

Because of the tight budget, I couldn't have much of their cakes. But I did click some pictures. The menu is yummy and affordable with lots of offers that can be availed easily.

One thing more the last there told be about the place is their agenda.

1. No eggs
2. No hukkah and alcohol
3. Fresh food

So the people with "clean souls" can visit the place anytime without any doubt. And those with a soul like mine, can visit for the chocolate.

Also if you have a problem sitting inside a cafe, they do have open sitting in balcony too. You can take your food there and keep sitting their as long as you want. Apart from food, take your book or journal with you. The place offers calmness if you know how to draw it.

Here are some other pictures that doesn't match up with the text above. I know I'm not good clicking but this is it. You better see taste these cases yourself.

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Day 2: Adventure in Rishikesh

Day 3: Rishikesh on foot

Day 1: Rishikesh Arrival

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