We arrived at our Rishikesh hotel and had our first view of Ganga Ma. The Ganges is the holy river of India, the Mother, the everlasting flow of life and love. Our hotel sits at the feet of the mighty Himalayas overlooking the sacred Ganges. The air is pure and the river runs fast and clean. Rishikesh is close to the source of the river and upstream this is very little development so it's probably one of the cleanest places to see the Ganges. There are two swinging suspension bridges Ram Jhula and Laksma Jhula which is further upstream. Our hotel overlooks a stretch of river upstream from Laksman Jhula and gazing off the terrace I can feel the peace and tranquility of this holy place. Just a few hundred meters from the hotel are the shops and restaurants that surround Laksman Jhula. This place is filled with holy gurus, yoga devotees and seekers of enlightenment. Sit down at any of the many cafes that surround the river and you'll soon be feeling chilled out. The sights and sounds are amazing, monkeys, cows, people and motorbikes all share the bridge and it really does swing!
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