Rishikesh at twilight from afar

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ashram (abandoned for past 10 years) "rooms/pods/igloos"


Bathing ghats along the Ganges






Ram Jhula Footbridge, the larger of the 2 footbridges in Rishikesh. It was built 15 years ago by the Indian Gov't, so everything on the opposite side is of recent development and mainly geared towards tourism, though there are some beautiful new temples


Kirtan time at Yoga Niketan. I seemed to have become quite the favorite performer/singer by the end of my stay. I guess it's the closest thing I could get to karaoke in India. Hindus have some catchy as heck songs and some great singalongs.



Laxman Jhula Footbridge, originally wooden, but rebuilt by the British in the 50s, with 12 and 13 Story Temples in background



Shot taken from Parmarth Niketan Ghat








Group shot post-Kirtan (the 4 Indians on the bottom are the inhumanly strong and flexible yoga teachers)





Orange outfits and fanny packs mark the Shiva Festival pilgrims. A shame a more illustrative shot wasn't taken as this was but an iota of the amount of people, but gives you a little idea. Also one of the hundreds of cows roaming the streets.







Daily schedule at Yoga Niketan + a mischief-maker
Hatha Yoga Hall ^






Daily morning (4:30 am) and meal bell. It's louder than it looks.