India: The food

One of the highlights has been the food. Really surpassed expectations. My new favourite is the Thali, a bento box of all things good. 24 hours later, I think I've managed to go to India (again) and not get sick.

Rishikesh (Part 3): Ram Jhula

The final area was closer to the two main Ashrams that I wanted to stay at. Yoga Niketan and Parmarth Niketan, two of the most famous Ashrams. Thanks to the close proximity I was able to practise at these two Ashrams on a drop-in basis.

 Over these two days managed to continue the morning dip on the opposite side of the Ganges and caught Ganga Aarti, the spectacular offerings to the Ganges one at Triveni Ghat and one at Parmarth Niketan. 

Rishikesh (Part 2): Lakshman Jhula

What a perfect start to the trip. After 5 days of clear thoughts, it was time to move back into the bustle of Rishikesh. Staying on the main tourist strip was interesting, every type of yoga enthusiast roams the street. Dreadlocks, bare footed, tanned, care free, it's a melting pot of every hippy around the world in one spot. I also heard anecdotally, that "Rishikesh is the whitest place in India". It's definitely more chaotic, it's hotter, the smells are more direct, there's cows on the roads, lots of honking and people are constantly trying to get your attention. Highlights include trying different yoga studios, having a swim in the Ganges and just exploring the different Ashrams and restaurants.