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Tough Start in Uttaranchal

Traveling is not always fun. You experience great moments and there's nothing like the feeling of freedom, but there are obstacles and less entertaining moments on the way. In India, one of the less comfortable places for the spoiled visitor, we had quite a tough start which almost brought us back home earlier than expected...

After leaving Delhi we took a ride to Rishikesh, a popular backpackers town on the banks of the Ganga river. It's a religious place to which thousands of pilgrims arrive to purify themselves in the sacred water. The Beatles visited it in 1967, settling in the ashram of Maharishi Yogi and ever since, the place has become a 'spiritual' center offering anything from yoga classes to cooking courses. The heat was unbelievable - 45C in shadow. It was difficult to hike even the short distance down the river to the cool water. Still, we visited the Pooja, a religious ceremony where flowers are thrown in the river and found it atmospheric. We also saw the Beatles Ashram - the Indians could have made millions by turning it into an official site but instead it stands all deserted. In a way, it's

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