Homeland of Yoga and Meditation

You could say Rishikesh is the Meca of Yoga and Meditation. Full of Ashrams, everyone I've spoken to has at least taken or intending to take a yoga class. I'm no way interested in that whatsoever.

Anyway, I must admit that getting to Rishikesh wasn't more comforting than getting to Haridwar, but it was to late for any other bus, and didn't really know where to go, so I had no choice at all but to stay there for a while. So I decided to stay at a place in High Bank, which seemed to be the most peacefull place in Rishikesh, according to the lonely planet guide. And hell it was!!!! No sounds at all, no horn, all services you could desire, just great!!!

I couldn't stay at the chosen place, so I had to look for somewhere else. Didn't had to look for much, the second place I went to, Stay Well Swiss Cottage, offered me a double bedroom with hot water for 200 Rs. For those who don't know, doesn't get to 4 Euros.

Divided by the Ganges, Rishikesh has 3 main areas. You have downtown Rishikesh, which sucks!! Lakshman Jhula and Swarg Ashram which are worth visiting. Joinning one part of Rishikesh to the other you have two pedestrian bridges, where other than pedestrians you can also find monkeys, cows and motorcycles. So you have to watch out, specially for the last ones. Monkeys can get very annoying, but so far I haven't had any problem with them.