Allahabad Railway Station to Sangam Ghat, recently I visited by sharing an auto to attend Kumbh Mela and paid Rs. 15 as auto fare. The distance is approx. 7 – 8 km. Auto dropped me at Bandh Road. Further towards Sangam Ghat, autos are not allowed. I have to walk a little to reach Sangam Ghat.
Description of a Boat Journey in Rishikesh
Many times while crossing Laxman Jhula from Tehri Garhwal to Pauri Garhwal, I saw a speedboat 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 people
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
Shri Marvadi Agrawal Dharamshala in Allahabad is one of the Dharamshalas 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. 3.5 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 the 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.
Cycle Rickshaw Fare from Allahabad Railway Station to Chandralok Talkies (Marvadi Dharamshala)
During a recent visit to attend the Kumbh Mela at Allahabad, I paid Rs. 30 to a Cycle Rickshaw wala for carrying two people with luggage from Allahabad Railway Station to Chandralok Talkies (Marvadi Dharamshala). Chandralok Talkies is the location for a cheap dormitory at Shri Marwari Agrawal Dharamshala, and also at a hotel nearby. The distance is approx. 3.5 km. I was told by a local that the usual fare is between Rs. 20 – 25, but due to Kumbh, it is a little high.
Monkey Eating Ice Cream
Monkey Eating Ice Cream – This photo was taken at Laxman Jhula in Rishikesh (Uttarakhand).
Quote by Swami Omkarananda
Quote by Swami Omkarananda – This photo was taken at Omkarananda Dipeshwar Mandir near Laxman Jhula in Rishikesh (Uttarakhand).
Soup/Salad/Lunch and Tea at Ramana’s Garden Organic Café
Click to learn more about Ramana’s Garden Organic Café.
View of Terah Manzil Temple from Ganga River Ghat
View of Terah Manzil Temple from Ganga River Ghat – This photo was taken from Tapovan Ghat in Rishikesh (Uttarakhand).
Mandwa – Grain Crop of Uttarakhand
Mandwa – a grain crop is grown in Uttarakhand and Nepal. It is mixed with whole-wheat flour to make roti. As it is warm in nature, thus is recommended during winter days with ghee.