Rishikesh

Rishikesh

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November 30th 2008
So I'm now in Rishikesh after getting the 6 hour train to Haridwar, it's about an hour away on bus. Haridwar was enjoyable, it's the Hindu's 2nd most religious cities (they have 4) they celebrate seunset and sunrise, lots of chanting, preying and fire !! though they like taking your cash at the same time !! Rishikesh is a backpakers haven with loads of crusties...could be back in brissol !! Go ... read more

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The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world, dates back at least 5,000 years. Aryan tribes from the northwest invaded about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. Arab in... ... read more