Camping in Rishikesh: A Magical World In A Spiritual Destination!

Hello friends, this is your vivacious Vanshika Dutta; hope you all are doing great! Well, in this piece of writing, I am going to tell few really enticing things about a place which is quite similar to my hometown.

Being born and brought up in Darjeeling, I have always been attracted to hills and mountains. Darjeeling is perhaps one of the major attractions in north-east part of India. From the mesmerizing view of the Mount Kanchenjunga to the beautiful tea gardens, everything about my place is quite wonderful.

A call from Rishikesh

However, since a long time I have the desire of exploring the natural beauty of Rishikesh. Yes, the amazing place in Uttarakhand, which is known for its adventurous activities and pilgrimage as well.

Natural beauty of paradise on earth – Rishikesh | Image Resource : confluencebynitikabajpayee.wordpress.com

Natural beauty of paradise on earth – Rishikesh | Image Resource : confluencebynitikabajpayee.wordpress.com

Talking about the adventurous activities, camping in Rishikesh is perhaps the best attraction, and this is the reason I am going to experience the fun next month. I have already booked the tickets for myself, my husband, and our two cute little kids. Well, the level of excitement at present is going through the roof top!

Plan ready for camping in Rishikesh

From what I have figured out after a bit of Googling, there are many options for camping in Rishikesh, and among them, I have shortlisted four, as they really seemed exhilarating to me.

• Beneath the forest canopy at Garhwal : Located on Nelkhanth road, this camping option in Rishikesh offers a perfect way to get away from the chaos of the cities. Comprising of 22-hours, the pickup location of this camping package is at Tapovan; everyday at 4PM.

Forest canopies at Garhwal | Image Resource : routeexplorer.wordpress.com

• Kaudiyala raft camp: If you are an adventure seeker then this camping option can be apt for you. Organized everyday on shared basis, you can get your adrenaline level rising through activities like rafting, kayaking, rock climbing, and trekking.

Water Rafting at Kaudiyala | Image Resource : vxplor.com

• Ghattugad luxury camp: This one has definitely caught my attention, mainly because of the perfect blend it offers. Both luxurious and adventurous in nature, I am really looking forward to this camping package.

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• Overnight camping at Laxmanjhula : We all know that Rishikesh is widely famous as “land of sages”, and a camping experience at the vicinity of the highly popular Laxmanjhula would be really great in itself. In fact, my husband has already made up his mind about this camping option.

Well, with so many attractions to check out, it would be tough to make selections at ground zero.

Travel Thought of the Week – Cesare Pavese

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If you want the journey to be the best ever in life, something to be remembered and cherished for, this Italian poet has said it all…. the literal and the paradoxical meaning behind these lines are so apt. And then maybe, like he also said, we won’t remember days but memories that made us who we are.

Dish of the Week : Rista Kashmiri Dish

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Rista Kashmiri Dish : The very word “Kashmiri” has got chillies and spices sprinkled all over it just like this zesty dish. Minced meat balls are boiled with spices and tangy powders and tossed with oil and onions fried golden brown. This north Indian curry is worth the time consumed and goes well with boiled rice or roti.

Travel photo of the week : Jehlum Resort Jammu

Jehlum Resort Jammu

Jehlum Resort Jammu : Experience the bliss of the Himalayas for all it’s worth with guaranteed luxury and succulent cuisine at the Jehlum Resort in Jammu. The vibes and space provide will provide a definite opportunity to explore oneself  amidst the God given splendor.

The Republic Day of India – 26th January

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As a lawyer, I work daily to defend the guilty as well as the innocent and it makes me joyous that each is given the same stand. Equality is ensured in the country, thanks to our glorious democratic constitution. Hence Republic Day is something which I look forward to every year.

Delicious dish of the day : Gushtaba Kashmiri Dish

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Gushtaba Kashmiri Dish : The Gushtaba is a dish made from minced mutton. It served in the form of balls and is cooked mainly in curd and spices. It is used as Kofta in many dishes and is native to Kashmir and the surrounding regions. It is also served as a part of soup in events like marriages.

Thought of the day – Apoorve Dubey

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As a lawyer I work under extreme conditions where both my patience and wits are tested. Being the best in business is extremely essential to gain clients and earn a living and hence excellence is something that I have always given much importance and it has helped me overcome tough situations in the past.

Wish you Happy New Year

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Wishing all my near and dear ones a very happy and prosperous new year. I hope each one of you is blessed by the almighty and all your dreams see the light of the day. Every year I ensure to take a relaxing and unwinding trip with my kids and family to different destinations. I wish that I can continue doing the same in this new year too.

The Recreational Sport Which Is Exhilarating Too: Paragliding In Manali!

Hi, I am Vanshika Dutta a full time lawyer and I love my hometown Darjeeling. I am a devoted wife and mom to two lovely kids. The trips I take when I am free are something I look forward to. Of late I am getting very interested in adventure and sports, but with a difference, that of paragliding.

Talk of paragliding and I cannot help admiring this recreational activity that has flying of para-gliders with lightweight, free-flying, foot-launched glider aircraft that has no basic structure. For taking part for Paragliding in Manali they provide a harness that is suspended below a fabric wing made of lot of interconnected baffled cells.

Foot-launched glider aircraft | Image Resource : pinimg.com

For Paragliding in Manali Take Accessories Which Are Important

I always feel that taking precautions and taking a few accessories along is very necessary for paragliding. Variometre is one instrument which gives an idea about the altitude, speed of winds, direction and so on. Hook knife is another important thing that has to be carried for cutting off tangled lines in trees or elsewhere.

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As I searched more on the safety of paragliding and requirements of accessories which one needs for this sport, I thought before I learn paragliding in Manali I need to check vendors, who provide these accessories and found that, “fly it your way”, had very useful accessories. There are spare parts for the glider, like QPS carry, rucksack, acro brake handle, protect bag. For the harness are the speed bag, g-force brake parachute and drinking system. Parachutes require accessory spare parts like rubber bands, deployment bag.

For That Adrenalin Rush: Paragliding At Manali

Paragliding at Solang valley | Image Resource : thebuzzingpost.com

I found out that there is this paragliding at Solang valley where the cost was just Rs.600 for short fly and Rs.1500 to 3000 for long fly which I felt was decent enough for starters. The Indian Parachuting Federation or the Aero club of India have all the registered schools of paragliding, that offer this sport. In future when I really take the plunge I will definitely be going on this website for the best paragliding schools.

Wish you happy christmas

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The gift of love, peace and happiness is what every adult wishes for during Christmas. It is such a wonderful time of the year and every person of the family, from adults to children are excited for Christmas. The Christmas tree and the gifts lying under it, wrapped up beautifully warms every heart in the household.