Rishikesh is a small city of 80,000 that graces the banks of the Ganga River. Devout Hindus consider the Ganga (“Ganges” – as the British said it) to be a holy river. Each year, many Hindu pilgrims visit the river near its source at the Himalayas to bathe in its waters. Hindu ascetics — sadhus — live in ashrams along its banks.
The banks of the Ganga as it winds its way through Rishikesh.
A temple along the Ganga’s banks.
Our band of Hindi students gathers in the morning to begin our Rishikesh adventure.
A view from along the river banks.
Michael Hoffman poses for the camera.
Get your Rishikesh tourist fix.
A view of one of the Ganga’s suspension bridges at night.
One last pic.
