#rishikesh vlog

My much awaited trip to Haridwar - Rishikesh, sharing with you through my travel Vlog & Blog. Since weekend was due I thought of traveling to the nearest place which is Rishikesh (I am highlighting weekend getaway as if I have been going to office everyday for work and weekend is the only time I get to relax Ha Ha Ha, I never leave a chance to pose as workaholic, even if am just busy in day dreaming). Started the engine around 2:00 PM, wheels rolled from Delhi towards my favourite city of temples. 

Dare to miss it ;) Famous Meerut's Jain Shikanji

Right after crossing Mohan nagar I kept looking for only one place to silent my cravings. "The Famous Jain Shikanji" of Meerut. I loved the style it was prepared with. Watch my Travel Vlog to get a glimpse of what I am referring to with a wide smile on my face.

Yippee.. time to pull the lever at our first stop which was Jain Shikanji (Kadrabad). I can bet, you would never find the same or better taste of Shikanji else where until people are not using their shikanji powder at least I couldn't ha ha ha... Along with Shikanji I placed an order for Matar Kulcha (lajawab) what a taste! Aghh. I would not suggest, I would rather insist whenever you are on this route, make sure you are grabbing Shikanji and Matar Kulcha. How can I not mention the Nan Khatai I had at the same place. This shop is at the extreme right corner of the Jain Shikanji (Kadrabad). They are too soft and yummishh. Do try for sure.

Haridwar - Food at Hari ki Pori

We continued our drive towards Haridwar, after driving for approximately 4 hours  we reached Haridwar. This place has been very close to my heart since childhood. I can walk in this Holy City all alone and can be your guide any given day. Maha Aarti at Hari Ki pori or having kulfi served in fresh leaf at the ghat is one can't get enough ever. I love to spend my time during the midnight at main ghat feeling the abundance of Holy Water "Ganga Ji".

The moment we were crossing the bridge the view at the night was so insightful which brought a big smile on my lips. Without wasting any minute we parked our car and straight away headed to Hari Ki Pori. I went to Main Ghat, offered my prayers asap and ran for food.

I raided "Mohan Ji Poori Wale", and had Poori sabji, Suji Ka Halwa and Samosa with aalu ki sabzi, all at once. I found authentic taste of poori sabzi, the best place for travellers like I am. You may order anything, the taste would never disappoint you! I must say.

Once through with my dinner, I sat on the main Ghat and spent quality time by just dipping my feet and observing the current of Gangaji. The Holy water has healing properties, you feel relaxed when you just sit on the stairs while keeping your feet under the water. I find it as a kind of meditation for me, which calms my nerves system and rejuvenate my thought process.

*I prefer my visit Only at the midnight! since its over crowded with the devotees for Holy Shower.

I didn't want to leave somehow I had to as I had planned to visit Rishikesh as well. We started again towards Rishikesh. Checked In the hotel had a tight sleep

Rishikesh - Explored and Did it ! (What?) Allow me (Wink)

Morning in Rishikesh- Woke Up and post crossing the bridge I wandered in the local streets of Rishikesh. I went to Ganga Beach Cafe for Breakfast- there I had Bruschetta and Ginger Lemon Tea, at the bank of the river. I can’t forget the taste ever of this tea, couldn’t have find the better taste. The view was perfect for my breakfast so was the taste.

I took a walk to Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula, tried the local fruits such as Chakotra and Ramphal etc. Whenever I am travelling I always prefer the local food, fruits and drinks. Else my travel is incomplete. If you are travelling to any place be open to explore new taste and places if you really wish to know the place by heart.

One of the activity from my to-do check-list was cycling not In Delhi but else where. I found a shop which rents bicycle for INR -300 more or less, so I rented the basic bicycle and terrorized people on Ram jhula (hahaha as people were running for their lives) and then city. I had fun, poor friend of mine I made him ride his basic bicycle on uneven high and sloppy roads (laugh out loud). My day couldn't have gone better than this.

After the sunset we went to Royal Cafe and Freedom Cafe, both places offers their own specialty. Music is great at Royal cafe, food is also good, on a personal note I prefer Freedom cafe as the view is what always troubles me whenever I have to pick a place. And what had added jewel to the night was the locals singing and playing musical instruments at the best. The exhilarating eve it was!