Rishikesh - Lakshman Jhula

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Walked to Lakshman Jhula. Its very quiet, full of cobbled streets and Hindu Holly men. Used the bridge over the Ganges to get to the 13th-storey temple of Swarg Niwas. Amazing views from the bridge.

Removed my shoes before I went into the temple. Walked around each level. There are various shrines for each Hindu deity. As the pilgrims walked past each shrine they ring a bell, a call to pray - Eno would love it here.

Walked around the main Bazaar, lots of stalls selling books, clothes, herbal medicine and beads. There were a tribe of monkeys on a fence, an Indian guy was eating nuts and they all ran at him until his gave them up. It was very funny. I've taken a picture of it.

Walked to Swarg Ashram. Lots of ashrams are here. The Beetles ashram is close by, I must check it out.

On the way back I spotted a music shop. They are selling a Tabla, Indian percussion. The teacher gave me a demonstration, it has a beautiful sound.

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