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Sunday, September 8, 2013

Rishikesh, the origin of the Holy Ganges

Rishikesh, Laxmanjhoola

Rishikesh. Its also my first time to know about this place, even to have a plan to visit this place, never. But it became a gift on my last few days in India. A very calm, sacred and beautiful place hiding behind the mountain.

How to get there:
a. Took the bus from Gurgon Bus Station to Haridhwar - (INR 600 for 6-8 hours).
b. Change into the bus/auto from Haridhwar to Nepali Border - (INR 90)
c. The last, take Auto from Nepali Border to Laxmanjhoola (Rishikesh) - (INR 20)

Must do in Rishikesh:
a. Rafting - if you make a visit in a group. I've seen some, and it looks interesting.
b. Play around at the waterfall.
c. Take a yoga class. There's many houses of Yoga in Rishikesh. I met an Australian Guy who stayed 9 days in Rishikesh for Yoga.
d. Have a morning walk on Laxmanjhoola area.
e. Send a postcard - there's some post office available in Rishikesh
f. Stay at Karkee's house. Why? You will get a very cheap price on nice and comfortable room, nice view at the rooftop and nice life story of the owner, Mr. Karkee, who lived and managed the house by himself.
g. Have a coffee or lunch at some cafe closed to the beach.

You can buy your return ticket through some travel agents, be aware with the schedule since the bus is not run every single hour.

Happy travelling ^^

Sunday, August 4, 2013

Dieng Culture Festival trip - 28-30 June 2013

Its June already, half way of 2013 when i looked back to what i've done for the past six months. Deadline and Deadline. I've been through this, and i do believe that i will survive till the "You-Know-When."

And its not too much to have some fresh air at the famous plateu at east Java, Dieng.

Its started with open forum on BackpackerIndonesia.com. Share cost trip to Dieng on 28-30 June became one of my destination to refresh my mind. And luckily, it was a moment to celebrate Dieng Culture Festival 2013.