Located in the foothills of the Himalayas in northern India, it is known as The Gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas. …
Rishikesh has a permanent population of around 75,000. …
The sacred river Ganges flows through Rishikesh. It is here that the river leaves the Shivalik mountains in the Himalayas and flows out into the plains of northern India. …
… sometimes nicknamed “the world capital of Yoga” …
Not much has changed since my last visit, 14-years-ago.
Some of the Saddhus have mobile phones. And take photos of their spiritual journey.
Actually, my memory is so poor I don’t recognize much of the Holy City. Aside from the famous bridges.
Monkeys are all over town. They, along with the Holy cows, own Rishikesh.
This Holy cow directed me to an inexpensive room ($4).
It costs an extra $1 / day for WiFi for a day.
I immediately bathed in the Ganges, for it’s reputed healing powers. Hot out of the shower head, I was rejuvenated. 🙂
Rick McCharles 