r/Rishikesh

So, I got selected for aiims Nursing officer. I am from Himachal, I have Delhi, Rishikesh in options and I can't decide which one is better.

How is life in there? Are there facilities, events, roads to walk on, parks etc? I have lived in main urban shimla (near ridge) and i liked it, Is Riskesh at same level of development and developed or less or more?

I am really stuck here, please help.

I’ve always felt there is more to life than the life i’m living. I’m trying to keep my expectations low but reallyyyy hoping to meet new people (very out of my comfort zone) and widening the horizon of why we’ve been put on this planet and maybe finding a new meaning to our existence? Or maybe just looking for a new direction? You could call me a lost soul i guess, so maybe drop down your recommendations and wisdom below to help out a fellow human navigating nature’s experiments/experiences :)

Planning to visit Badrinath day after dusshera from Rishikesh on bus. will there be bus available to badrinath on dusshera? i am basically travelling solo, found only one government bus

I’ve always felt there is more to life than the life i’m living. I’m trying to keep my expectations low but reallyyyy hoping to meet new people (very out of my comfort zone) and widening the horizon of why we’ve been put on this planet and maybe finding a new meaning to our existence? Or maybe just looking for a new direction? You could call me a lost soul i guess, so maybe drop down your recommendations and wisdom below to help out a fellow human navigating nature’s experiments/experiences :)

we have been planning to go to kedarnath from rishikesh tomorrow morning. we'll be free from here around 10:30 am. when is the last bus for sonprayag from rishikesh?

thanks a lot :)

I want to do river rafting but the hosteller package is around 1500 for the river rafting. I need something which is safe.

Hey,
I’m planning on going to Rishikesh solo
Can anyone give hostel suggestions which are safe for women and are in an accessible location.
Also, can someone please tell me what’s the best option to travel other than renting a scooty.
TIA

Hi, I am traveling to Rishikesh via bus and will arrive early morning at around 4am. I will be arriving at Nepali farm. I need to go to Back Stayz near lakshmam khula by 6am. Is Uber or taxi available during the early morning at Nepali farm?

It'll help a lot, thanks !

Today I came to Rishikesh and all of the people say 300 rs rafting for 12-14 km but not for 18 km it requires 8 people . We are 3 people if anyone wants to join the rafting can dm me

I am planning to conduct a 3-day yoga retreat in Rishikesh and will really appreciate any suggestions you may have in this regard.

How can one ensure that a short yoga retreat is actually worth while? How can one ensure the activities and facilities are suitable, and what budget should one consider for a 3-day stay?

I will be happy to receive any suggestions.

Does anyone want concert passes of AIIMS PREXIA 13-15 ( PARMISH VERMA AND NAVJYOT )

Note - you'll have to pay for it and also security deposit, and return the pass on 15th security will be returned back to you.

#aiimspyrexia

Today I was just strolling around the river bank. A small girl (child labor) was trying hard to sell me aarti material. Very persistent.

I told her that I never did aarti in my life, I have no interest and I don’t have change too.

I don’t think she is more than 10 years old. But she has crazy sales/customer experience skills.

She insisted on following her so that she could break up the ₹100 note for me at a nearby shop.

I said no, don’t have time for that. So I decided fuck it, let me give her the whole ₹100. I told her to keep it and that I don’t want the product.

But she still wouldn’t let me go. She asked me to follow her to the edge of the river so that she could light up the aarti material for me because she remembered that I had earlier mentioned to her that I never did Aarti in my life.

And I did.

Man. That skill at that age while having no privilege.

I don’t think I’ve seen such a hospitable, skilled child ever.

My first thought was- she deserved to be born into a wealthy privileged family.

Then I realised that God is under no obligation to design plans as per our understanding.

I then got on with my day. Hare Krishna.

Any suggestions for my travels?

Confession post: My birthday is on 20th October. I wanted to come to Rishikesh since a very long time. Well in advance, I booked train tickets and stay. My stay is from 19 to 21 in Rishikesh. Unfortunately, it's Dussehra on 20, + Tuesday. Long weekend.

I saw so many reels of long weekend crowd on the 2 October wala long weekend.

I wanted to come for peace.

I'm so frightened. What if same crowd will be there on that weekend too. 🥹

I don't wanna cancel my plan. 🥹🥹🥹