How to Keep The Holy Ganga Clean

• • Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh •
How to Keep The Holy Ganga Clean - Display at Kumbh Mela 2013, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • We will not allow anyone to throw garbage in Ganga.
  • We will chant and meditate on the banks of the Ganges, not rinse and wash.
  • Have come to earn merit. Will not throw polythene foil in the Ganges.
  • Ganga is the only holy river in the world in which about 20 lakh people take bath daily.

(How to Keep The Holy Ganga Clean – This photo was taken during Kumbh Mela 2013 at Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh)

Chole Bhature wala at Chandausi Railway Junction

• • Allahabad, Haridwar, Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand • Tags:
Chole Bhature wala at Chandausi Railway Junction, Uttar Pradesh, India

I was traveling by train from Haridwar to Allahabad. Evening hours I was hungry. During a conversation about food items, I was told by a fellow passenger Chandausi Railway Junction is famous for Chole Bhature. When the train stopped at Chandausi Railway Station, I had Chole Bhature which was hot and tasty as well. The cost of one plate was Rs. 30 which consisted of four hot Bhature and a plate of Chole.

Description of a Boat Journey in Rishikesh

• • Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand • Tags:
Description of a Boat Journey in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India

Many times while crossing Laxman Jhula from Tehri Garhwal to Pauri Garhwal I saw Speed Boat and had the wish to ride. Finally, I was there (Laxman Jhula, Pauri Garhwal), and upon the query about the cost of the ride I was told there are three types of speed boat rides:

  • Rs. 50/- per person
    Speed Boat will cover a distance of 630 meters to and fro.
  • Rs. 1850/- for a family of 4 people
    Speed Boat will cover a distance of three km to and fro.
  • Rs. 3200/- for the full boat carrying 12 person
    Speed Boat will cover a distance of three km to and fro.

A three km speed boat ride will take you to Pandav Kuan which is approx. one and a half km from Laxman Jhula. It will stop there on the beach for a few minutes for photography and then back towards the starting point.

Thus, above is the description of a boat journey in Rishikesh.

Thank you said I and I remember Chandan – The guide was talking about Pandav Kuan. Yep will ride till Pandav Kaun.

Shri Marvadi Agrawal Dharamshala – Cheap Dormitory in Prayagraj/Allahabad

• • Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh •

Shri Marvadi Agrawal Dharamshala in Allahabad is one of the Dharamshala providing cheap dormitories. The charges are Rs. 50 per bed including an attached box/an almirah to keep luggage. All you require is your own lock to lock the almirah/box. Besides dormitory rooms are also available and are very cheap and clean.

  • Rs. 250 (Double Bedroom with attached bathroom)
  • Rs. 200 (Double Bedroom without attached bathroom)
  • Rs. 100 (Single Bedroom without attached bathroom)

Shri Marvadi Agrawal Dharamshala is approx. 3 km from Allahabad Railway Station.

Address: 30, Sammelan Marg, Allahabad.

Landmark: nearby Chandralok Talkies

Timings: Dharamshala is open between 6 am – 10 pm.

Note: Sangam Ghat is approx. 5 km from Shri Marvadi Agrawal Dharamshala. Sharing an auto/cycle rickshaw is available.

During a recent visit to Sangam Ghat from Chandralok Talkies to attend Kumbh Mela 2013, I paid Rs. 10 to share an auto, and once by cycle rickshaw, I paid Rs. 40.

Cycle rickshaw fare from Allahabad Railway Station to Chandralok Talkies is between 20 – 25 rupees, but during Kumbh, I paid Rs. 30.