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2 days in Amritsar – The golden gem of Punjab

2 days in Amritsar

After meeting countless people on my travels who have said this golden gem it is an absolute must do, it has long been on my list.  Considered the holy capital for the Sikh religion and home to the Golden Temple – often compared to the grand beauty of the Taj Mahal – it is considered […]

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A 3 day Himalayan trek – Adventure’s in the snowy peaks

Himalayan trekking

I had been wanting to do a Himalayan trek since my last visit to Rishikesh in early 2018 as it’s such an ideal access point, but sadly I was unable to find any hiking companions to join me.  Luckily for me this time around I found a nice group on my yoga teacher training who […]

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The guide to McleodGanj, Dharamshala

McleodGanj Dharamsala

Dharamshala Dharamshala is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh, roughly a 10 hour night bus journey from Haridwar and about 10 hours from Delhi on a similar route.  The region is made up of several areas, some larger such as Dharamshala town itself, McleodGanj, Bhagsu and some smaller towns such a Dharmkot. On recommendation […]

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Two days in Haridwar, exploring the city

Har Ki Pauri Haridwar

Just downstream from Rishikesh you’ll find Haridwar, colourfully decorating the banks of the Mama Ganga as she makes her way along the Himalayan foothills.  An important Hindu Pilgrimage site, it’s considered the gateway to the two holy shrines of Shiva and Vishnu. You’ll even find Shiva standing over the busy highway welcoming you on your […]

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A Rishikesh guide, the best bits

Rishikesh guide

Rishikesh, a town of two half’s, two bridges and a shed load of yoga Ashrams, sits vibrantly on the banks of the powerful Ganges, or Mama Ganga she’s so lovingly known as.  The bridges (Ram Jhula and Lakshman Jhula) connect the different sides of Rishikesh, ferrying people, motorcycles, cows and monkeys, all bouncing their way […]

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Rishikesh International Yoga Festival FAQ’s. The in’s and out’s.

The festival do have a great info page and FAQ’s page but I still had some questions and wanted to know about others experiences, so I have created a list of FAQ’s and questions post that I hope can help you out. Don’t forget to add yourself to the Facebook group for the year you […]

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The International Yoga Festival, Rishikesh

Shiva Parmarth Niketan

Back in 99’, while I was following Ricky Martin’s advice by ‘Livin La Vida Loca’ and boozing my way through my University degree in an ill fitting pair of cargo pants, some other bright sparks at an Ashram in a hot and sticky land far away were sowing the seeds of something pretty special. The […]

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24 hours in Delhi – A hot and sticky city

Lodi Gardens Delhi

With just 24 hours in Delhi, trying to do everything the city offers is an impossible task, but with just 24 hour in the Delhi you gotta try your best to hit the big ones, And the big ones are many; The Lotus Temple, India Gate, The Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb…to name a few.  I […]

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