Day 2 of our tour started when a pair of dog, while fighting, disturbed our sleep. Thanks to them we woke up, otherwise we could have spent some more time in the warm bed. If the last evening was resting, today’s morning was calm, assuasive, energetic, refreshing and enchanting. I, Amit, Hari and Dushyant went near the river shore and saw Ganga flowing with ease and affection. It seemed that it was the most beautiful place in the earth. The flow of Ganga was nonchalant, natural and without any hurdle. When you compare it with Ganga at Kanpur y
ou lament that what man has made of this gift of the god. Here Ganga flows with ease and lifelike as if it is her right to flow and you want to sit there for hours in the same situation just watching it flowing with poise and panache. When we were enjoying the flow of the river, someone among us remind us of the day proceedings. Soon we were there at the makeshift toilets comforting ourselves. We talked to Vinod Ji (the camp chief) regarding the rock climbing and were told to wait for half an hour. While waiti
ng we found some cricket stuff lying near the kitchen and spend some time testing our cricket skills. Soon the person who was authorized to take us for rock-climbing approached us. With him, we headed toward the location where we had to go for rock climbing. There was a rock which at first glance appeared to us not too big for any challenge but soon we realized our error. The
agent briefed us about the technicalities and apprised us about the various gadgets we will be using in our quest. First it was Dushyant’s turn, who, credit to his slim body soon finished the task. Then there were Hari, Abhishek and others who were bulky and were unable to bear up their weight. Watching them climb was real fun. Last it was me and I, owing to my slim body soon finish
ed the task.
ng we found some cricket stuff lying near the kitchen and spend some time testing our cricket skills. Soon the person who was authorized to take us for rock-climbing approached us. With him, we headed toward the location where we had to go for rock climbing. There was a rock which at first glance appeared to us not too big for any challenge but soon we realized our error. The
agent briefed us about the technicalities and apprised us about the various gadgets we will be using in our quest. First it was Dushyant’s turn, who, credit to his slim body soon finished the task. Then there were Hari, Abhishek and others who were bulky and were unable to bear up their weight. Watching them climb was real fun. Last it was me and I, owing to my slim body soon finish
ed the task.When we returned at the camp breakfast was waiting for us. We were served parathas, bread jam and some dish made of egg. And now was the time for real fun. We were to head for river rafting. An exciting, thrilling, adventurous, unique journey of 28 kms was waiting for us. It was the main reason for which we were here.
It is popularly called as white water rafting or just rafting. It started from somewhere near Shivpuri and ended at Rishikesh near Laxman Jhula. It was thrilling, heroic, adventurous, risky, charging, chilling, gelid, quivering and what not...... it took us more than 4 hours to complete it.
We were dropped at Rishikesh where our cab driver was waiting for us. Next destination wa
s famous Laxman Jhula. As Kumbh was just a few days away, there was heavy rush on both side of the bridge. We also did some shopping here. As I have a penchant for short kurtas, I bought a couple of them from a shop. Like Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula was also heavily crowded. After getting acros
s both the bridges it was the time for lunch. We went to famous “Choti Wala restaurant”. The food was both, delicious and expensive. Our stint at Rishikesh was over and next destination was Haridwar. As the Kumbh was approaching some members of our group were very excited for having a dip in holy Ganga.
After reaching Haridwar we looked for a dharmshaala which are here in abundance. After resting and having a little nap, in the evening we wen
t to the “Ganga ghat”. Though I personally don’t believe that any miracle will happen by taking bath in a river or all of our sins will be washed away but it seemed that thousands of people gathered there with the same faith and belief in their hearts. Some of the members of my group were also of the same opinion. When we reach the bank the scene was awesome. There was a huge gathering of people on both side of the bank. Whether it is man or woman, rich or poor, aged or young, people from all the section of the society were gathered over here, with a faith in their heart and wishes on their lips. We also took the dip in the holy river on the auspicious occasion of Kumbh. I would also like to appreciate the administration of Haridwar which made very efficient arrangement for the well being of the pilgrims.
It was the time to get back to the dharmshala , as closing time for it was 10 pm in the night.
Our destination for tomorrow was Mussourie and Dehradoon.
to be continued.......................
It is popularly called as white water rafting or just rafting. It started from somewhere near Shivpuri and ended at Rishikesh near Laxman Jhula. It was thrilling, heroic, adventurous, risky, charging, chilling, gelid, quivering and what not...... it took us more than 4 hours to complete it. We were dropped at Rishikesh where our cab driver was waiting for us. Next destination wa
s famous Laxman Jhula. As Kumbh was just a few days away, there was heavy rush on both side of the bridge. We also did some shopping here. As I have a penchant for short kurtas, I bought a couple of them from a shop. Like Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula was also heavily crowded. After getting acros
s both the bridges it was the time for lunch. We went to famous “Choti Wala restaurant”. The food was both, delicious and expensive. Our stint at Rishikesh was over and next destination was Haridwar. As the Kumbh was approaching some members of our group were very excited for having a dip in holy Ganga. After reaching Haridwar we looked for a dharmshaala which are here in abundance. After resting and having a little nap, in the evening we wen
t to the “Ganga ghat”. Though I personally don’t believe that any miracle will happen by taking bath in a river or all of our sins will be washed away but it seemed that thousands of people gathered there with the same faith and belief in their hearts. Some of the members of my group were also of the same opinion. When we reach the bank the scene was awesome. There was a huge gathering of people on both side of the bank. Whether it is man or woman, rich or poor, aged or young, people from all the section of the society were gathered over here, with a faith in their heart and wishes on their lips. We also took the dip in the holy river on the auspicious occasion of Kumbh. I would also like to appreciate the administration of Haridwar which made very efficient arrangement for the well being of the pilgrims. It was the time to get back to the dharmshala , as closing time for it was 10 pm in the night.
Our destination for tomorrow was Mussourie and Dehradoon.
to be continued.......................
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