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Food Talk – Rishikesh

Rishikesh is a yoga capital and so is relished by the spiritual travellers that often come with a purpose to seek solace.  In the past years, so many cafes and restaurants have turned up serving Italian food to attract the foreigners and the teenagers who are more into cheese and mayo.

We started by 5 in the morning and was there by 9 and the first thing we had was roadside Kulcha. We were damn…

Rishikesh is one ofthe most famous tourist destinations of India.There are numerous reasons to visit this enchanting place, be it for its natural beauty or rich history. Rishikesh is a must visit place for a typical traveler.Considering its popularity, there is high probability that you are considering a trip to Rishikesh. Therefore, here is a list of Rishikesh Tourist Places that you must visit on your trip.

LakshmanJhula and Nearby Area

LakshmanJhula area is a ‘not to miss’ place. It is the liveliest place in Rishikesh. Situated across the river Ganges, LakshmanJhula is a hanging bridge made of steel and iron rods. The only path that joins the two banks is this bridge. There are many temples and ashrams on both sides of the bridge. However apart from the bridge itself, the best part about the place is the local markets, present on both the banks.These local markets are well-known for their traditional Indian clothing,semi-precious gems,collection of Hindu antiques such as idol of Gods and Goddesses,yoga kits & books,rudraksha,wooden goodsand local street food.

Chotiwala

A must visit place for all food lovers is Chotiwala, Rishikesh’s customary eating point. This restaurant has been one of the best places to eat in Rishikesh for more than 2 decades. The reason of its popularity is not only good food, but also because there is a welcoming guy, who has heavy makeup all over his body and depicts himself as the Chotiwala . From the LakshmanJhula area, Chotiwala is at walking distance. Even though you can find many other good restaurants in Rishikesh, but Chotiwala is something one ought notmiss.

Ganges River Camping Site

Rishikesh has become a center for adventurous activities such as kayaking, riverside camping,and river rafting.Along the banks of Ganges, there are various camping sites, which you should not miss. In order to get the actual feel of being an explorer and traveler, you should not only visit the site,but also experience camping on the banks.

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ashram aka The Beatles Ashram

Chotiwala in Amritsar

Das original Chotiwala Restaurant befindet sich in Rishikesh, und ein als Chotiwala geschminkter Mann sitzt als Maskottchen Tag für Tag vor dem Eingang und ich frage mich jedes Mal, ob er nicht absolute Langeweile empfindet und wie er damit umzugehen weiß.