Arrival in Rishikesh
Thursday, March 15, 2007 at 05:22AM Arrived a few hours ago in Rishikesh in Uttaranchal, India.
World capital of yoga, some come here hoping to find the Nirvana, others to raft or just relax on the Ganga, my reasons are maybe a mix of all of them, with a particular emphasis on relaxing while pratising yoga and learn some new things.
Getting the train in Delhi should have been a smooth experience since Jayanthi and her daughter made everything easy and simple for me to depart.
I just didn't made sure to tell my cab to take me to Old Delhi train station rather than New Delhi Station. As soon as I realized there would never be a Mussoorie Express leaving that station, I rushed onto an auto-rickshaw and caught the right train. Another 200 rupees out of the window.
I felt more and more sereine being on the train by myself. My 2nd class neighbors seem to be fine people, with some ladies in the batch next to us. 
I would suggest anyone willing to travel that way to take a thick blanket and a pair of ear-plugs for your next to avoid being disturbed by a symphony of snoring. Ashok, Jayanthi's husband also mentioned not to accept food or anything from strangers.
After getting off the train in Haridwar this morning, I checked if I'm still on the waiting list for my trip back to Delhi, apparently yes. I guess I'll have to deal with this sooner or later...
Then I walked towards the bus stand to catch the next ride to Rishikesh. 
After the night train, a one-hour bus ride, here I am sharing an autorikshaw with an American female backpacker who was on the bus as well. I gave her my number, maybe she'll call sometimes. She also advised me to stay on the south side of the river, more happening than where the Omkarananda Ashram is located.
Reader Comments (2)
hey! saw you on Jdate wonderin if we can hang!!!!
Very funny Josh ;)
How is Dumbo treating you?