I have been to Haridwar and Rishikesh in 2004, got an opportunity to visit Rishikesh again this year. There are plenty of weekend destinations nearby Delhi. In summer we have hill stations and in winter we have Rajasthan.
This time its just right weather for a place not so cool not so hot. So we have decided to go to Rishikesh, lush green surroundings a shallow hill river and little rain sometimes. This is one of the offbeat destinations from the list I have. The resort name is Elephant Brooks Resort 🙂
The Destination
While crossing the river to resort, one of us slips, it was a fun 😀
Crossing River to resortTrackingFarhan old mateScenic LandscapeFun in river
While playing with my brother and 2 of my friends we discovered a holm in our childhood. I still remember that it was winters of north India and sun was warm, wind was cool, we reached to a place where there were shallow branches of river Ganga, shallow so much that water was not even up to our knees, water was so clear that we were able to see fishes swimming in, both side of these river branches were having white sandy beaches and then mustard and pea fields on little height. It was a breathtaking site, beautiful day and we were far away from city.
It was a short but memorable childhood excursion. In this year trip, we (me and my brother) decided to give a try to reach that place again… we drove the car as much as we could but lost in fields… I am sure that place still exists and still as beautiful as our childhood memories… I will find it out in my next trip… 🙂
As this place gets flooded in rainy season, so there are hardly any trees. In winters land owners grow mustard, peas and other beans, while in summer watermelons and honeydews. So it’s all green till horizon in summer and yellow or green in winters.
Posting few photos of farthest place we were able to reach …
I always loved winters since my childhood, sitting around bonfire, drinking and eating hot stuffs, fog, clothing and list goes on… posting few photos of winter of my hometown Allahabad. Photos of events, happenings I always noticed, hope you like it…
Girls of my neighborhood around fireNieces and my daughters around fireMater-Aalu (Peas-Potato) A popular breakfastSangam, Magh Mela and FogSweepers around fire at Kumbh MelaMy friend Dr. Sharad in mufflerWatchman at Orchha FortDr. Rajat at mustard fieldBro BK and niece Flying kite on Khichdi (Makar Sankranti, falls on 14 Jan)Red GuavasNew generation at Dad’s farmNew generation at Dad’s farmCauliflower, Cabbage and Carrot
Maha Kumbh Mela PreparationsA PilgrimA PilgrimA PilgrimA PilgrimGeneral View of Mela
A curious boyEvening at MelaShri Pilot Baba and his followers
Posting few photos of one my relatives, she is coming in this mela from past 13 years and doing “Kalpwaas“. Kalwaas is a holy stay in mela for the month of “Maagh“, during this time pilgrims performs holy rituals, eat one meal a day, give donations, take bath in holy river, sleep on floor and spend rest of their time praying to the God. Living in these makeshift houses is quite an experience :)…
Was wondering in Kumbh mela today evening, encounter this boy, we talked for some time, then I said “show your teeth” and got this genuine smile from him :)… he made my day for sure…
Its rare to get a genuine smile these days… I hope this will make you smile too … cheers … have a good day
