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Saturday 27 October 2007

My Memoirs of A Himalayan Trek


I was new to group travel. I have always been a solo traveller, or at most with no more than a couple of buddies.
The whole group dynamics thing hardly rated a mention in my thoughts. I simply thought, if I don't like the other people in my group I can just walk away. This walking away theory may well work in other places, but when outside is below zero, you are days away from civilisation and the only quiet place as an alternative, is an icy long drop toilet, you ain't walking away from nobody.
So who is in your group, how they act, and how you react make an awfully big difference to the enjoyment of your holiday.
After getting this rather rude surprise I asked a few of my friends upon my return about their encounters with group travel. Surprisingly their stories matched mine in some places. It seemed there are certain categories inherent in travelling groups and they seem to evolve and mutate like dank, green fungus the longer you go on.
Here's a few of the standard roles that exist in travelling groups, and do be mindful that you too could fall victim…
The Scaredy Cat

I must confess to being part of this group occasionally, in particular around steep descents and ice. Scaredy Cats, at best, are great canaries in the coalmine, as they can warn the group at an early stage of impending danger. At worst, they are that whingeing, squealing girl who is screams to her husband that she is too afraid to walk in the mud just in case they get a leech. (Right…a leech at 14,000 metres).
There was however one time when I couldn't quite bring myself to make it to the outside toilet one night. This was because of the killer cows.
I woke up sometime in the wee hours…they are called wee hours as you do this regularly at altitude as you are drinking so much…and started to make my way to the little wooden long drop. I got to the lodge doorway and looked outside. Well firstly it was snowing. I had never seen that before. I looked up at the beautiful light flakes floating down. They were almost glowing as the moon lit each and every one. I then shined my torch down to check how deep the snow was and was met with a set of glowing orange eyes. I almost didn't need to reach the outhouse after that.
In fact, on closer inspection, there were two sets of demon eyes, and I could hear a few bells mysteriously clanging quite close to me. This was yeti territory.
As my eyes got better used to the dark I could make out it was a few cold dyokyos (half cow, half yak) huddling together in the snow. Still they were too close and they had horns and there were some just moseying on around the toilet that could gore me if they wanted. But god, what was with the eye thing?
So I did what any Scaredy Cat would do. I went and woke up someone for help. My husband wasn't amused.
Well not until I told him about the Killer Cows and since he was originally a country boy, I suggested he would know whether it was normal that their eyes glowed in the dark.
He was intrigued. He ended up laughing his head off as he made shushing noises leading me to the toilet. He even waited outside just in case the killer cows tried to get me whilst I was over the toilet. (Notice I said over the toilet, not on the toilet.)
The Photographic FanaticLook, I've probably got more cameras than most people--count' em, five--but what makes a photographic fanatic is that is that they talk about it ALL the time. And they always presume that you know nothing at all. We had this one guy on the trip who was carrying a huge backpack chocful of every bit and piece you could ever imagine and all of the stuff he could attach by various gadgets to his rather ordinary Pentax. And he did nothing else than talk about it all.
Let me give you an example. You: "Oh look it's Mount Everest!" Him: "Well you will need a red filter and a polariser to capture the highlights." You: " Wow, this would look great in black and white." Him: "Really, I'm using colour. Black and white here may be a little difficult to shoot due to the strong contrast. I could show you how…" You: " This chanting by the monks is so peaceful isn't it?" Him: "Huh? It's too low in light to take photos in here, I'm going back outside." He even had his own photographic assistant with him…oh, I mean his wife.
The Jock

Jocks come in both sexes and can be any shape or size. The main defining characteristic is the super-concentrated dose of ego gratification they bring with them everywhere and the total disregard to the journey. We had a number of jock types but two in particular were outstanding in their category.
One, a girl, took 30 herb and vitamin tablets per day and did not bother bringing a camera as, "Well, all the mountains look alike really." The other, a guy, would take great pleasure in rushing ahead and disdainfully looking down from the day's high point on those of us who were taking it a little slower. He usually would be sitting on a rock laughing at us poor puffing souls as we staggered into camp.
Happily, he was duly rewarded for his haste and bad manners by a few days of high-pressure vomiting due to altitude sickness at our high point.
The Clown

We had a brilliant clown on this trip. This guy was from far north Queensland and really played on that. This means he spoke slow, acted slow, and had a funny hat. His hat actually was his entree into many a village and conversation. It was knitted from hemp fibre so it looked like a floppy knitted hat made from brown string, and it actually grew. As the lethal cocktail of sweat, snow, and dust seeped into it, the hat transformed itself into an organic living thing. By the end of the trip it had distended down over his eyes, it had changed colour, it had seeds germinating on it, and it had even been spat in by a Sherpa lady. We aren't sure why she spat in it, but I suspect it must have been a kind of warding off evil type thing…either that or she was trying to kill it. It was a very furious spit, let me tell you.
This guy would also serenade us every morning with a song. There would be a new one every day and because the lodges are so simple and very open, sound carries extremely well, so no matter where you were you could hear him. You could even sing along if you were so inclined, as I often did.
Imagine it is 6 a.m., you are just waking up, and you look out your window and see a veritable panorama of pristine mountains tinted pink from the dawn. The air is clean and cold. You hear very little but the crunch of a few pairs of boots outside in the snow UNTIL : the theme of "Neighbours" comes cracking into your head. The singer is vastly flat.
The day before it was John Williamson's "True Blue," and day before that an incredibly enthusiastic rendition of Whitney Houston's " I Will Always Love You."
Man, I loved the mornings!
The Virgin Traveller

Yes, there are people who reach their mid-20s and have never travelled. I love watching these people because everything, yes everything, is fascinating. They get bugs in their mouths for keeping them open in amazement so long. Our one lone Kiwi was a travel virgin and for someone on his first time, he was not taking it easily.
Directly after a 25-day Nepalese trek, he was going on a 21-day back roads of Vietnam trip, and then within days a two-week trek in the jungles of Borneo. To think you can happily survive all of that in a row is definite naive traveller territory. Last time I saw him he had a big sore on his nose from a combination of windburn and sunburn ("I didn't know I would need that strong a sunblock"), none of his clothes fit ("Oh, I didn't know I may lose weight"), and I gave him my supply of travel medicine ("You would be OK to eat most cooked things in Vietnam, wouldn't you?").
The Me Too

I don't suffer fools gladly. It's not one of my better more humane points, but stupidity gives me the creeps. And the worst kind of stupid is the kind that lets others make all their decisions for them. In a group it can be tempting not to think and just go along for the ride, but The Me Too really pushes that to ridiculous limits. "Oh, you are having two eggs? I should too." "Oh, you are wearing your waterproof, I better go back and put mine on too." " I don't know what to do once we get back to Kathmandu…should I shower or shave first?" My answer to the last question, was "I do hope you have a really sharp razor."

Friday 26 October 2007

Biking in Himachal



There is splendid biking in northern India. The traffic along the trunkroads has become distinctly dangerous but once off the main roads India is a wonderful country for cycling, especially in Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh. Here are some notes from a 2700 km tour we made in 1999.
We took a taxi to Manali at 2000 m altitude in Himachal Pradesh with the bikes still boxed up. A bit expensive but well worth the money to be able to start with our equipment in perfect condition. Our route took us first to Lahul and Spiti then back to Lahul and on to Ladakh, Nubra, Pangong Lake, Tso Moriri and back to Manali via Lahul. Nubra and Pangong we visited as excursions from Leh, where we could leave some of the weight and spend some time recuperating between rides and before setting out for the long ride back to Manali.

Our route was consistently in mountains above 3000 metres. We carried a mountain tent (Hilleberg Namatj) and some dehydrated food and a stove (Trangia Kerosene) that we used some nights, though most we slept in local hotels bringing our cycles into our room and eating the food that was locally available. It would be possible to ride from Manali to Leh without tent but it would be considerably harder, not least because of the altitudes, having to spend the night out, or getting acute mountain sickness, could be fatal.
We used mountain bikes, Crescent Ultima, with steel frames, and ancient Tange front shocks. Our panniers were Karrimore's largest in the back, and one for the front hanging on the steering bar. We used Tubus chromoly racks, and found them light and durable. Headset and stems were Tioga, bars were Kalloy, saddles Avocet Air Titanium, and the drive train a mix of XT and XTR components. Front deraileur XT, 22,32,44, back deraileur XTR, cassette XT 11-34, Sachs power chain, bottom bracket UN72. Rims Mavic 117, hubs Tioga in front, XT on the back wheel. Tyres were Micheline Wild Grippers and Geax as spares. The gear mostly held up fine, but we had some problems. A back wheel got out of true and the rim started to come apart badly after our trip to Nubra which involved endless fast descents with consistent breaking: e.g., some 70 km in one go from Khardong La to Nubra. A Swiss MTB group could fortunately sell us a wheel. A front deraileur crashed travelling up the Indus valley to Mahe, where it was used heavily as one would go in a speed of 40 km one minute, and 4 the next. I had to switch the chain between the front rings manually for some 700 km after that. Surprisingly, it worked quite well. Mainly due to the topography: in Ladakh it is either up or down. The Karrimore panniers were not really up to sustained riding on rough roads: the weakest link turned out to be the bolts that connected them to the mechanism they hung on. They gradually fell apart. Most disappointing was that the aluminium bar that carried one of our front bags snapped at Chang La in the cold of an early morning. The cold had made it brittle. A black smith in Leh made us a new of a disused steel wire.
Culturally and ethnically our route took us through great variations. In Manali the dominant people are Parabatyas, who are culturally close to the Chetris of Nepal, north of Rothang Jot people are culturally close to Tibet. They are Lama Buddhists and speak Tibetan dialects. In Ladakh the Buddhists are dominant, but there is also a significant Muslim minority, both Baltis who also speak a Tibetan dialect and Kashmiri. On the high plains one encounters Champas, semi nomads who speak Tibetan. There is also a great number of people from the plains in Ladakh.

World Filled With Wonder and Magic



Nobody owns a mountain

Nobody owns the sea,

None can possess the sunshine -

A bright reaching Summertime tree.

Nature is all around us

Lending her special charms,

Touching God's world with her magic

And holding it fast in her arms.

No one can hold a snowflake

So quickly it melts away,

We can't bid the twilight to linger

When it comes to the end of day.

Rainbows are but for a moment

There in the blue of the sky,

Bright colored leaves of the Autumn

Are gone in a blink of the eye.

Winter soon changes to Springtime

Then quickly a soft Summer day

Fades to the magic of Autumn

Then white Winter snowflakes at play.

A world filled with wonder and magic

Miracles loaned from above,

Yet no one ever can own them

They are God's gifts of heavenly love.

Thursday 25 October 2007

Enchanted Moonlight.




Enchantment. The word is enjoying a giddy revival these days. Books and seminars for reenchanting your life are everywhere. The word itself is tantalizing, tickling the tongue like a spoonful of spiced berries. But what is enchantment? It is that innocent sense of wonder that startles us, melts us and lifts us out of ordinary time and space into a magical realm where, for perhaps a heady instant, we know, really know, that mountains and trees can speak.
Living among animals wild and domestic in my Himalayan home, I'm blessed with a steady and magnificent assortment of guides into other worlds. Animals can tilt me off-center like nothing else. My appreciation of their "otherness" carries me instantly into another kind of consciousness. In this state of mind, I am again a child, innocent, playful and wide-eyed. It is on this unfamiliar ground that enchantment is often discovered.
.Last night was a perfect example. In honor of the full moon, my husband and I drove out to watch it rise over our favorite spot. A veil of steam and a blanket of ice crystals sparkling like tiny fireflies welcomed us as we pulled up to the edge of the water. We sat in silence, bathed in surreal blue moonlight. Eventually my attention drifted to the top of a bluff next to us. Silhouetted against the skyline was a moving creature. The creature shifted and took form. A deer! The surprise took my breath away. A dewlap hung from her chin like a medicine bag, and steam curled from her nostrils while she gazed down at me in all her glory. As the moon came up behind her, she pawed the snow with impossibly long silver legs. An enchantress is what she was: stunning, evocative, magnificent. My breath stopped and then fell in time with hers........



Another enchanted moment came courtesy of a flock of white butterflies that danced across our snow-covered yard. Rooted to my desk, I felt my heart slowly lighten and skip-hop in response to the fluttering of a hundred wings. And just last week I watched our dogs and cats wrestle and play. When I turned back to my work, I felt exhilarated, as if I myself had romped away those moments among them. Perhaps I had.



I used to think of these as sweet memories in the making, pleasant interludes in a busy schedule. Now I know these excursions into enchantment for what they really are: small journeys into the depths and corners of reality. I hang bird feeders, plant butterfly gardens and set out cat and dog food, but in return, the animals give me back something far more nourishing.........SOUL FOOD.

WHY WRITE ?


The best thing about writing is that moment where the feature catches fire and comes to life on the page, and suddenly it all makes sense and you know what it's about and why you're doing it and what they are saying and doing, and you get to feel like both the creator and the audience. Everything is suddenly both obvious and surprising and it's magic and wonderful and strange.You don't live there always when you write. Mostly it's a long hard walk. Sometimes it's a trudge through fog and you're scared you've lost your way and can't remember why you set out in the first place.But sometimes you fly, and that pays for everything. And I cannot wait to get back to it....

Ten Interesting Blog Trends


While researching blogs I have stumbled across some interesting and some not so interesting blogs. A number of people write about dull topics like the social life of their dust bunnies, which of course is ok, but not so interesting. Whereas others take the time to write compelling commentary on controversial or motivating topics that inspire empathy and action.


Blogs are an outlet and a stimulator, and unlike many publishing sources, blogs are equally available to everyone. So no matter how uncommon, unique or trivial the topic is, it can be shared.


Here are ten interesting trends I have have noticed in the Blogosphere:


Informative Blogs:

I commend the time it must take to research and write informative blogs. Some cover topics in history or current events; others relate detailed information on hobbies, techniques or procedures.
Creative Rants:

Rants are posted everywhere and I understand that it must feel good to get the frustration out. But some bloggers have made the extra effort to make their rants entertaining, informative and even funny.
Company Weblogs:

Companies are beginning to see the benefit of projecting a more “human” or “approachable” image and are publishing blogs. I have seen some blogs that do a good job at educating customers about products or even frustrations and accomplishments involved in developing a new product.
Personal Accounts:

Often news broadcasters/ publishers do not have the time or space to relate the whole story. Some writers are taking it upon themselves to document the daily details of an event, like a political race or a natural disaster. This has added a ground level, human voice to pivotal events.
Cultural Introspectives:

Some people are using their blogs to help others understand their culture, history and social views, in hope that understanding will inspire improved global relations and altruistic action.
Pioneering Ideas:

Many blogs start a buzz or promote original ideas before they are realized or marketed to the general public. Since most blogs are not motivated by monetary goals they are free avenues of discussion of innovative or alternative thought.
Niche Notching:

Blogs are cheap or free and readily available, so even blogs that cover obscure or unique topics find readers. No matter what your interest is, you can find a blog on that topic.
Family Blogs: Staying in touch is hard and there are always schedule conflicts. Some families use a blog to share family news and pictures and the blog is available to the entire family anytime of day.
Creative Writing:

Getting published is hard; publishing a book takes a long time and comes with challenges. Some writers are skipping the traditional publishing route and just writing. Blogs can get a writers work out to the world in a hassle free manner. We found many well–composed and thoughtful posts originated by talented writers.
Travel Blogs:

We discovered interesting travel accounts. Some bloggers write about vacationing, others about their tour of service or their research and humanitarian efforts in an impoverished or developing country.


Blogs can inspire, inform or incite. They can be used to document the smallest detail of one life or the largest, most urgent issues of the entire human race. No matter the topic or the writer this avenue of self expression is open to everyone.

Sunday 26 August 2007

An irresistible Blue Umbrella




Nothing can make you smile like a fable.
The setting is as idyllic as can be. A small village up in Himachal Pradesh, one of those Malgudi-type worlds where everyone knows everyone else, where there is tremendous peace and harmony set against a breathtakingly beautiful backdrop. All is well with this world.
Blue Umbrella opens on Nandkishor, a scruffy shopkeeper lying on a charpoy with his hand stroking his bald pate, and headphones plugged into his years, courtesy a fairground robot telling him his fortune. The mechanical voice assures Nandu that he will come into great wealth and fame, enough to rival or outclass someone called 'Bill Gate', a person who, the robot's coin-counting master assures, is very rich indeed.
Nandu, played by the inimitable Pankaj Kapur, is a shrewd feller, a shopkeeper with savvy, and he has seen something he likes. A little girl in the village, Biniya (debutante Shreya), has a bright blue umbrella, and he is utterly captivated.
To be fair, he isn't the only one. The umbrella is marvellous, an ornate creation apparently of Japanese origin. It opens up to form a superb blue circle, contrasting beautifully against the often snowy Himachal backdrop. Biniya, a friendly nine-year-old, shares her acquisition with friends, but staunchly counters any offers attempting to seduce the umbrella from her possession. As she bounces happily around the village, several eyes want to wrest the umbrella from her grip.
Until, one day, the brolly is stolen. Biniya is heartbroken, and the village is stunned. The young girl suspects the wily Nandu, and gets the policemen to ransack his shanty, the tiny shack that also doubles up as his store. Nothing is found, and Nandkishor is hurt and indignant. His pride stung, Nandu now proclaims that he too will order one of these expensive umbrellas, and the whole village is shaken when, after a few weeks, a bright red umbrella arrives at his door.
Nandu's umbrella makes him the focus of attention, especially as the village is apologetic to have suspected him in the first place. He struts merrily around like he owns the town, letting eager villagers touch the umbrella, and posing grandly with tourists who want to have their picture taken with this umbrella man. The village even wants him to preside over the annual wrestling match, which is a visibly big deal.
But all is not what it seems. Biniya is an extremely enterprising child, and she mounts her own investigations to uncover her umbrella thief.
The story unfolds masterfully, at a languorous pace with the plot revelations serving to bring up issues of ostracism, loss, longing and loneliness, without ever becoming too heavy. The film, slow in the beginning, works magnificently on the whole.
A large chunk of this credit must go to the cinematographer, Sachin K Krishn, last seen with the dramatically different horror film Vaastu Shastra. Blue Umbrella, a low-budget production, deals powerfully with snow and nature, all the while superbly highlighting the umbrella, something director Vishal Bhardwaj treats almost like a protagonist in the narrative.
Based on the Ruskin Bond novella of the same name, Vishal and his scriptwriters have embellished and created extra sections, all in conversation with the author.
The result is a powerful film, a fairytale where the umbrella is supreme metaphor, and can symbolise anything to anyone. The umbrella connotes desire and status, love and greed. Vishal weilds a magical wand, creating a profound, simplistic tale of humanity and emotion.
And there's a fabulous Quentin Tarantino reference smack dab in the middle of it all.
Pankaj Kapur, arguably the finest actor we've had, gives this film a richly nuanced performance, his textured portrayal of Nandkishor making him the leading man. Kapur, with a sloppy old-man look and a delightful accent, owns every frame he is in, and gives Blue Umbrella the pathos and drama it requires. If we didn't already know him as one of our finest ever, this role would have been a revelation. Now, it is simply more Pankaj Kapur magic.
Shreya does very well as Biniya, and is always convincing. Her role does not call for histrionics and hi-jinx, but demands maturity, and her work in the dramatic showdowns is extremely impressive indeed. This is a great movie to debut in, and the young actress could likely get snapped up by other filmmakers soon.
Vishal has always been one of the industry's most interesting directors. Starting out with music direction for Gulzar's Maachis, he made his directorial debut with the children's film Makdee (2002). Earnest in intention and unique in approach, Makdee worked largely in fits and starts, but remains very enjoyable on repeat viewing. His next, Maqbool, where Shakespeare's Macbeth met The Godfather, blew the industry away with compelling drama and startling performances.
But I like the new film the best, because while Makdee intrigues you and Maqbool has moments to make your jaw drop with awe, Blue Umbrella just makes you smile.

Supplies That Every Cat Household Needs

Outfitting a house for a new cat isn't nearly as complicated as it may seem. Just a little advance thought will help make the newcomer feel at home and welcome in strange new surroundings.
Every cat household needs the following:
Litter box and litter. The litter box, or pan, should be shallow enough for the cat to jump into easily, but the sides should be high enough to contain scattered litter as the cat scratches in it. Commercially sold plastic litter boxes are excellent. Some have high-domed lids on them to keep flung litter from spreading throughout the house.
You probably won't have to worry about training your cat to use the litter box, but you will need to show your cat where to find it. Cats are fastidious and have a keen sense of smell. It is important to clean the pan daily.
Never place a litter box close to where the cat is fed, because cats believe these two duties are quite separate, and they will choose to do one or the other elsewhere. Many people put the litter box in the bathroom, away from high-traffic areas.
Cat dishes. Each cat should have his or her own food and water dishes. These must be shallow; cats like to keep their faces and whiskers clean while they eat.
Grooming tools. Although cats groom themselves, they generally love to be brushed and combed. Long-haired cats must be brushed daily to prevent their hair from matting. Even short-haired cats enjoy the attention and the stimulation of being personally attended to. Use a daily brushing ritual to keep an eye on your cat's overall health and on skin and coat conditions. Some rubber brushes have special teeth that dig down and remove loose dander and dead skin cells. Metal, fine-toothed combs are designed to extract fleas from the coat.
Nail clippers. You also can use human-nail clippers. Read our tips for trimming your cat's claws (see link below) and, if you have trouble convincing your companion to cooperate, ask your veterinarian or groomer for additional advice or a demonstration.
A scratching post. Cats can be easily trained to scratch on a scratching post instead of the sofa arm or mahogany table leg. The scratching post should be untippable and covered in sisal rope or the webbed reverse side of carpet (a fireplace log is also a good alternative). Do not cover the post with the same kind of fabric that you are trying to protect in your home—upholstery or carpeting. That will only confuse your cat.
An inviting bed. Cats will sleep where they want to, which is usually with you. If you do not want your cat in bed with you at night, you must provide a more appealing option, such as a soft pillow or an inviting old comforter. Anything soft and warm, especially if it has your scent on it, can attract your cat. But let your cat discover it; a cat who is forced to lie down on a restricted spot will summarily reject that spot. And consider rethinking your policy against animals in bed. A purring companion at your feet is a better sleeping aid than anything you can find in a drugstore.
Toys. Many common household items make great cat toys. Ping-Pong balls are fun to chase. Or you can make a "mouse house" by cutting a hole in the bottom and the side of a paper bag; flick a wad of paper inside the bag and watch your cat ingeniously fish it out.
Avoid string, ribbon, or rolls of yarn. Cats' barbed tongues make it difficult for them to spit anything out once they begin to swallow it. Besides the potential for choking, string can cause serious problems if ingested.
When buying commercial cat toys, pick one that you could give to an infant. There should be no parts that can come off and be swallowed. Keep small children's toys away from cats. Contrary to the myth that cats only eat what's good for them, toy soldiers have found their way into cats' digestive tracts.

Tuesday 7 August 2007

HEY I DONT HAVE ANYTHING TO FEEL HAPPY ABOUT MY RELATIONSHIP.

Could someone please tell me why do you have to crave for the company of your husband . Why cant you be strong enough to negate his bloody presence in your life… why does he have to dictate the way you feel why cant you break free and and lead your own life and be happy. Oh where has all the happiness gone!!!!!!!!
Is it wrong to have both the lives – professional and personal?

WHAT MAKES LIFE EASY COMPROMISE OR UNDETHERED EFFORTS FOR BETTER QUALITY……..

Life I thought would be so easy if I just let things run the way it should , without me having a say in it, without me causing a flutter with my challenging and demanding requirements for quality. And so I start leading a life where I am just another staff working a bit more than the other members (cant help on this part as creativity is a spontaneous part of my character and the moment I am in the class with my kids I am transported to a world full of hope, creativity, fun and lots of engagement). Well it was a lot more relaxing for me. And it was quite amusing indeed to see the petty fights, groupism, hipocratic ways of people from a detached point of view. It was also an eye-opener to see that how people are relieved to see that they don’t have to actually stick to the quality part, how easily someone is marginalized .
Is life just all about fights? Cant people be self motivated to do something substantial in life… is it very difficult to have a vision in life???? Is too much of an effort to think out of box !!

Sunday 5 August 2007

HARIDWAR N RISHIKESH - 2007




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BILLU AND HER KITTEN.

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MY EXPERIENCE WITH EXPERIENTIAL - 2005




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PRTEEKSHA NISHI MA'AM AND ME IN MATHURA 2006




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GEOGRAPHY OLYMPIAD 2006 - LUCKNOW




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HARIDWAR & RISHIKESH

Haridwar
Phone Code: 01334Postcode: 249401
Haridwar is on the west bank of the Ganges, at the foot of the Himalaya Mountains. Haridwar means “the gateway to Hari” (Lord Vishnu). It is also called Ganga-dwara, because the holy Ganges enters the plains here. This is one of the seven main holy cities in India. Hari­dwar is about 225km northeast of Delhi.
It is called Mayapuri Kshetra in the Puranas and it is a very ancient town. It is also called Kapilasthan, because it is said that Kapiladeva performed penance here. The great sacrifice of Daksha Prajapati took place near here, where Sati burned herself alive. Nearby, at Sapta Sarovara, the Ganges splits into seven streams to please the seven Rishis doing austerities there.
Haridwar is hot in the summer, but the Ganges’ water is always icy cold. The river is fed by melting glaciers and snow peaks. A barrage just north of Haridwar splits the Ganges. The water that flows next to the city of Haridwar is actually a fast-moving, big canal. The main natural rivulet of the Ganges, called Neel Dhara, flows about a half-km east of the city. The Ganges is known as the Ganga in India.
Haridwar is a fairly busy, fast-moving town. Most people stay here for a day or two and then move on to Rishikesh or some other place in the mountains. If you want a peaceful place to stay for a few weeks, most people prefer Rishikesh, but I have meet several people that preferred Haridwar for a long-term stay. Meat, fish, and all intoxication are banned in Haridwar.OrientationThe railway station and UP Roadways bus stand are across from each other on the main road of town, Railway Rd, in the southwest part of town. Railway Rd (also known as Upper Rd) runs parallel with the Ganges Canal for about 2½ km where it comes to Hari-ki-Pairi, the main ghat in town. There are several budget and middle class hotels near the railway station. Railway Rd is a very busy street with shops, restaurants and hotels along it. South of Hari-ki-Pairi, running just parallel to the Ganges is the busy Bara Bazaar.Just before the Ganges reaches Haridwar, it divides. The main branch goes southeast and the other branch goes southwest, by-passing Haridwar. When it goes through Haridwar it is called the Upper Ganges Canal.
Tourist Offices and ToursThe GMVN Tourist Office (242-4240) is on the main street (Upper Rd) by the Lalta Rao Bridge (Mon to Sat 10 am to 5 pm). Char Dham tours can be booked there.
The Uttaranchal Tourismt Office (242-8686) is in the Rahi Motel on Station Rd, near the bus stand. Open daily 10 am to 5 pm. There is also a tourist information booth at the railway station.
Sanjeev Mehta at Mohan’s Fast Food, Railway Rd, is a wealth of information and is very helpful.There is a tour from Haridwar that goes to many places in Rishikesh starting at 9.30 am. It lasts about 8 hours. This can be arranged through one of the many tourist agents in Haridwar for about Rs 40. There is an overnight Haridwar-Rishikesh tour from Delhi that usually leaves every Wednesday and Saturday during the season. It departs at 7.15 am and returns 8 pm the next day. You book it at the Delhi Tourism Office (345-358), C/o Coffee House I, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, or at other Delhi Tourism offices around the city.InformationThe high seasons are in the summer, from May 15 to June 30, and during autumn, from September 15 to the last week of October. About 70% of the tourists and pilgrims come during the summer months. The full moon day during the month of November is very crowded.
You can change money at the State Bank of India (426-103), near Chitra Talkies Cinema on Sadhu Bela Marg. The Bank of Baroda, next to the Hotel Mansarovar only changes Thomas Cook and American Express US dollars and British pounds travelers cheques and gives cash advances on VISA and MasterCard cards. They take a 1^ comssion and you have to pay for the confirmation call. Canara Bank, Railway Rd, changes cash and msot traveler's cheques.
The post office is on Upper Rd (Station Rd), about 200m north of Laltarao Bridge.
Next door on Station Rd is the Foreigners’ Registration Office (242-3980). .
For Internet try Cheap General Store (Rs 40 per hour) or Adventure Tours (Rs 35 per hour).
Ashvani Travels (424-581; fax 423-656), 3 Upper Rd, organizes treks, white-water rafting (Sept to March), and ski trips to Auli (Jan and Feb). They rent equipment and can arrange guides and porters.
Arjun Singh Bookseller, Bara Bazaar, has travel, trekking and yoga books.
Note The local name for the Ganges is the Ganga, and most people only know it by this name.Kumbha-melaHaridwar is one of the four places where the xe "Kumbha-mela:Haridwar"Kumbha-mela is held, during which sadhus from all over India come. This takes place every 12 years. The other places where Kumbha-mela takes place are Allahabad (Prayag), Nasik, and Ujjain. It is said that some nectar from the kumbha (pitcher) carried by Jayanta (the son of Indra) fell at this place. Over 6 million people come here to the Kumbha-mela. The main bathing place is at Hari-ki-Pairi Ghat. I went to the 1998 Kumbha Mela. I found going on the main Maha Kumbha day to be a very pleasant event. It is highly recommended.
The next Kumbha-mela to be held here will be from February to May in 2010. Every six years Ardha Kumbha (half Kumbha) is held; the next being in 2004. The astrological timing of Kumbha-mela at Haridwar is when Jupiter is in Aquarius and the Sun is in Aries. There are several major bathing days, which fall on auspicious days and festivals, such as Siva-ratri, Amavasya and the Maha Kumbha day (the biggest day). On the main bathing days there is a parade at 12 noon that begins across the river from Hari-ki-Pairi, about a kilometre to the right. The parade is lead by the head of the Sankaracharya Mutts and then is followed by the Naga-babas first, and then the other sampradayas (religious groups). The members of the parade proceed to Hari-ki-Pairi Ghat and bathe there. During this time Hari-ki-Pairi is closed to the public.
Many people camp out at giant campgrounds across the river from Hari-ki-Pairi and at other areas covering several kilometres. On days other than the main bathing day there is not much happening at the camp sites and most people will not consider them worth visiting.
The festival extents from Siva-ratri, which is the appearance day of Lord Siva in Feb/March until the middle of May. Siva-ratri is the main day for devotees of Lord Siva and there is a big parade with many Naga-babas. The main time for Vaishnavas is during April and May. The main day is the Maha Kumbha day in April/May, when over a millions people come to bath. The main bathing place is at Hari-ki-Pairi and bathing for the public begins early in the morning and goes to around 11:30 am. At this time, Hari-ki-Pairi is closed so the sadhus can take bath from around 12 noon to 2 pm. After this, it is open again. When I watched the bathing from around 9 am to 2 pm everything was very orderly and not very crowded. It was a very well organized event.
On the main bathing days there are special trains that come from Rishikesh and Delhi. There are also many extra buses. There are two special bus stations set up a few kilometres from the downtown to the north (towards Rishikesh) and south (towards Delhi). Motor vehicles are not supposed to go past these points. I found it to be no problem to go between Rishikesh and Haridwar at 6:30 am on the main Maha Kumbha day, because of all the special transportation arranged. I took the train into Haridwar and the bus out. There was almost no traffic on the road. There are large crowds walking around the street, but I saw everything to be very orderly with no pushing or shoving and it was quite interesting. The crowds are spread out over several kilometres.Hari-ki-Pairi Ghat (Brahma Kund)Hari-ki-Pairi is located at the exact spot where the Ganges leaves the mountains and reaches the plains and is considered a very holy place.The name Hari-ki-Pairi means “the feet of Hari (Lord Vishnu).” The footprints of Lord Vishnu are imprinted on the wall underneath the water at this ghat. You need to ask one of the priests to be able to touch it.
This ghat is also called Brahma Kund because it is said that Raja Shveta performed austerities here and received blessings from Brahma. Kumbha-mela is held here, as this is where the nectar fell. There are temples dedicated to the goddess Ganga and Haricharan here.
Every night at about 6 pm there is an arati (worship) to the sacred Ganges. The arati consists of an elaborate ritual of offering large lamps to the Ganges and the loud banging of gongs and playing of other instruments. It is a dramatic and interesting event.
Before starting their “Char Dham yatra,” pilgrims are supposed to come and bathe at this ghat. One hundred thousand people can bathe here at one time. There are chains and rails that enable people to bathe safely, as the Ganges flows very quickly at this spot.
Hundreds of thousands of people come to bathe at this ghat on the first day of Vaisakha in April/May, when the Hindu solar year begins. On Ganga-dasera, at the beginning of the rainy season, the Ganges is said to have come down from the heavens. Other important bathing days are on Purnims (full moon days, especially Kartika Purnim), Ekadasis, Amavasyas (new moon days), Sankrantis (when the sun enters the next zodiac sign), and solar and lunar eclipses.
The ashes of the dead are supposed to be cast into the Ganges at the southern part of the ghat.Other GhatsSouth of Hari-ki-Pairi, there is an interesting area to walk which is lined with bathing ghats.Kushavarta Ghat, about half a km south of Hari-ki-Pairi Kund, is said to be the place where Dattatreya did penance by standing on one foot for a thousand years.
Lord Vishnu is said to have bathed at Vishnu Ghat.
Running parallel to the river, between the Ganges and Upper Rd, south of Hari-ki-Pairi, is the busy Bara Bazaar. It has an interesting assortment of religious paraphernalia along with many other items.
Mansa Devi TempleThis temple is situated on Vilwa Parvat, the hill above the city. Mansa Devi is a form of Shakti Durga. There is a cable car that goes to the top of the hill, which you board close to Ratan Cinema, just off the main road (8 am to 6 pm, Rs 30 return). From the top of the hill you get a bird’s eye view of Haridwar, the Ganga valley, and the Himalayan peaks. Open 8 am to noon and 2 to 5 pm. It takes about a half-hour to walk up the hill (1½ km).
Other PlacesBhimgoda Kund is said to have been created by Bhima, one of the Pandava brothers from the Mahabharata, by a blow of his knee. It is about half a km upstream from Hari-ki-Pairi Ghat, just off the road on the way to Sapta Rishi Ashram. You can get shared rickshaws to Rishikesh from here. About 200m north is the Jai Ram Ashram, on the road to Rishikesh, where there are statues of the gods and goddesses and motorized exhibits of the Vedic pastimes.
About a half km down the road, is the Pawan Dham Temple, which is decorated with excellent mirror and glasswork. It has many shrines dedicated to different deities.
One km further north is the Lal Mata Temple, which was finished in 1994. This temple is modeled after the Vaishno Devi Temple in Jammu & Kashmir. There is an artificial hill, which resembles the original. Also there is a replica of the ice Siva-linga, that is located at the Amarnath Cave in Jammu & Kashmir. It is an interesting temple.
Down the road is the Parmath Ashram, which has a temple dedicated to the goddess Durga. You then go further to the eight-storey high Bharat Mata Temple, which is about 5km north of Haridwar. On the top floor is a deity of Lord Shankar (Siva). You take an elevator (lift) to the top floor and then walk down.
About half a km further north is Sapta Rishi Ashram. It is about 6km north of Haridwar, on the banks of the Ganges. At this place, the Ganges is said to have divided to avoid displeasing the seven rishis (yogis) meditating there.
About 4½ km from Haridwar on the southeastern summits of the Siwalik Hills are the Chandi Devi (1929) and Anjani Devi Temples. At the foot of the hills are the Gauri-Sankara and Neele­swara temples.
The Pareshwar Mahadev Temple is four km south of Haridwar. The Siva-linga in the temple is said to be made of mercury.KankhalKankhal is said to have been the capital of Prajapati Daksha. It is about 4km south of the Haridwar railway station.
Daksha, the son of Lord Brahma and father of Sati, once performed a yajna (great sacrifice) at this place. Sati burned herself alive during the sacrifice because her father had insulted her husband Lord Siva. After which, when Siva was carrying the body of Sati, Lord Vishnu cut up her body into 51 pieces, which fell in different places around India. At many of the places where the parts of her body fell, important Shakti-pitha temples were established. You can read the full story about this event in the General Information chapter.
The Dakseswara Mahadeva Siva Temple (also called Daksha Prajapati Temple) is said to have been built in commemoration of Lord Siva coming to this place to help Sati. Next to this temple on the bank of the Ganges is Daksha Ghat. Sati Kund on Kankhal Jwalapur Road is said to mark the spot where Sati actually burnt herself.
Anandamoyee Ma Ashram, about 200m away, opposite the Daksheswar Temple, is a huge mausoleum dedicated to this famous Bengali woman guru.Where to Stay—DharamshalasPunjabi Ksetra Ashram and Bharata Ashram are extremely basic and cheap, about Rs 15. Paramanand Ashram has rooms with a good view of the Ganges. These ashrams are all close to Birla Ghat.Jayaram Ashram is one of the best dharamshalas in Haridwar. It has almost 500 rooms, many of which have a bathroom and are furnished.Where to Stay—LowerYou can expect hotel prices to be higher here in May and June, which is the busy season. The budget places are mainly located near the railway station.Hotel Madras (423-301), which is the cheapest place, has run-down basic rooms with common bath for Rs 70/100.Hotel Samrat, across the street, has rooms with bath for Rs 100/140.Hotel Panama (427-506), Jasharam Rd, on a side road close to the railway station, is a good value with fairly basic small rooms with bath for Rs 90/110. Hot water in bucket.Hotel Ashok (242-6469), nearby, has basic singles with common bath for Rs 175. A double room with common bath is Rs 300 and a room with bath and hot water is Rs 500. Air-cooled rooms are Rs 750 and with A/C Rs 950. The rooms are clean.Arya Niwas, near Modi Bhawan, has recommended budget rooms.
Where to Stay—MiddleUP Tourism’s Rahi Motel (426-430), Station Rd, next to the bus stand, has comfortable rooms with bath, TV and air-cooling for Rs 675/800 and Rs 900/1200 with A/C. A free breakfast is included. Dorm beds are Rs 75. It is in a quiet garden.GMVN Tourist Bungalow (426-379) is across the river from the main part of town in a peaceful location. Rooms are Rs 500/650 up to Rs 900/1100 with A/C. Dorm beds are Rs 100. It has a garden and there is a good view of the Ganges from the rooms. There is no restaurant, but meals can be delivered to your room.Hotel Mayur (242-7586), Upper Rd, near the chair-lift, has basic rooms with hot water and air-coolers for Rs 200/350 in the off-season and Rs 500/600 in the high-season (May and June).Down a road nearby is the Hotel Marwari Niwas (427-759), which has rooms with air-cooling, hot water, and a TV for Rs 400 and with A/C for Rs 700.Hotel Kailash (427-789), on the main road near the railway station, has air-cooled rooms for Rs 240/275 and Rs 400 with A/C. Some rooms have a balcony.Hotel Aarti (427-456), nearby on Railway Rd, is a good place with rooms for Rs 275/350 and air-cooled rooms are Rs 500/550. Do not get a room by the front desk, as the TV is blasted till late at night.Hotel Gurudev (427-101), nearby on the main road, has rooms for Rs 300/450.The popular Tourist Villa (426-391), Himalaya Depot Gali, Sharwan Nath Nagar, has an assortment of budget to mid-range rooms for Rs 400 to Rs 800. The rooms on the ground floor can be noisy.Inder Kutir Guest House (426-336), Shravan Nath Nagar, near the Ganges, is a comfortable, well-managed, family-run place. It is a recommended, clean place with rooms for Rs 300/450. The lady who manages this place is very helpful.Hotel Mansarover International (426-501), Upper Rd, is one of the best places in town with comfortable air-cooled rooms for Rs 650/800 and Rs 900/1000 for a room with A/C. There is a 20% discount during the off-season.Suvidha Hotel (427-423), behind Chitra Talkies Cinema in Sharwan Nath Nagar, is in a quiet area. It has comfortable clean rooms for Rs 800/900 with air-cooling and Rs 1100/1300 with A/C. It is one of the best hotels in town.Hotel Teerth (425-311), Bara Bazaar, right next to the Ganges, with a good view of Hari-Ki-Pairi, has air-cooled rooms for Rs 900 and an A/C room with a balcony facing the Ganges is Rs 1100.Next door is the cheaper Gyan Niketan, which has good rooms facing the Ganges for Rs 400 and not so nice rooms in the back for Rs 300. You should see the room before you stay here.Raj Deluxe (427-755), Vishnu Ghat, close to the Ganges, is a fairly comfortable place with rooms for Rs 700/800.Surprise (427-780), Delhi-Haridwar Rd, about 2km out of town, has a pool and rooms for Rs 800/1000.Where to EatMeat, fish, and eggs are banned within the city limits, so there are only vegetarian restaurants.Bestee Restaurant, Shiv Murti area, near the Hotel Panama, serves Chinese, shakes, breakfast and South Indian food.Hotel Hoshiyar Puri, on the main road by Hari-ki-Pairi ghat, is one of the busiest thali places in town and is over 50 years old.Satkar, Vishnu Ghat, has good Indian and Chinese food.Chotiwala Restaurant, opposite the Tourist Office, is popular and recommended. It is one of the best places in town. It has good thalis.Siwalik Restaurant, a few shops down from Chotiwala Restaurant, makes good Gujarati and South Indian food.Ahaar, Upper Rd, near Chotiwala, is a medium-priced place serving very good Continental, Punjabi, and Chinese meals. The last three places are probably the best places in town and are recommended.Mohan’s Fast Food, near the Chitra Cinema, Railway Rd, has veggie burgers, pizzas and Gujarati food. It has a good selection of ice cream. The owner, Sanjeev Mehta, is a helpful and friendly person.Hotel Mansarover International has a good restaurant, but is more expensive than the other places.Bride Mathura Walla sweet shop, in the middle of Bara Bazaar, has an excellent selection of good Indian sweets.Local TravelA cycle-rickshaw from the bus station to Hari-ki-Pairi is Rs 8 and a vikram (a tempo) is Rs 3.Vijay Cycle Works, Railway Rd, near the Arati Hotel, rents bikes for Rs 2 an hour or Rs 15 a day.
TravelRail The Mussoorie Exp #4042 departs from the Old Delhi station (7 hr, 262km) at 10.25 pm and arrives in Hari­dwar at 6.20 am before continuing on to Dehra Dun. It returns to Delhi from Haridwar at 10.50 pm. Other trains to Delhi are the Shatabdi Exp #2018 (6.10 pm, 4½ hr), Mumbai Exp #3009 and the Dehra Dun Exp #9020 (daily 12.50 pm, 10 hr).
You can get a direct train to Mumbai (40 hr), Calcutta (35 hr), Varanasi (20 hr, 850km, Janata Express), Lucknow (11 hr), Ujjain, and Gaya. The Doon Express #3009 (10.15 pm) goes to Calcutta via Lucknow and Gaya. The Ujjain Dehradun Exp #4310 (6.48 am) departs to Mathura (9 hr) via Delhi (6½ hr) on Wednesday and Saturday. From Mathura the Ujjain Dehradun Exp #4309 (8.20 am) goes to Haridwar on Thursday and Sunday.Bus There are many buses to and from Delhi (6 hr, 222km), both local and express. Buses to Delhi leave from the Station Bus Stand almost every half-hour. There are also direct semi-luxury buses that depart in the morning for Delhi. They can be booked in advance at the many travel agencies or at your hotel. There is an A/C luxury bus that departs from Haridwar to Delhi at around 8 am in the morning for Rs 200. This same bus, which departs from Delhi for Haridwar at 3 pm, can be booked in Delhi at the Delhi Tourism Development Corporation office (345-358), C/o Coffee House, Baba Kharak Singh Marg or at one of Delhi Tourism’s other offices. This bus should be booked at least a day in advance. Buses to Haridwar depart from the Interstate Bus Terminal at Kashmiri Gate in Delhi. Private luxury buses to Haridwar from Delhi, which usually travel at night, should be booked in advance with a travel agency.
From Haridwar, you can get buses to Manali (13 hr), Kullu, Agra, Chandigarh, Shimla, Badrinath (14 hr), Gangotri, and Uttarkashi. There are hourly buses to Dehra Dun, where you can get a connection to Mussoorie. There are regular local buses to Kurukshetra (4 hr). There is a semi-luxury (five seats across) overnight bus (Rs 100, 10 hr) from Vrindavan via Mathura that departs at around 8 pm.
You should purchase a ticket one day in advance for a Char Dham destination. Buses to Kedarnath and Badrinath depart in the early morning. Most buses to Char Dham destinations depart from Rishikesh very early in the morning (before 7 am).To and From Rishikesh There are frequent buses to Rishikesh (45 min, 24km). You can get a shared taxi at the bus stand for Rs 25. Near Bhimgoda Kund, about half a km upstream from Hari-ki-Pairi Ghat, you can get shared motor-rickshaws (tempos) to Rishikesh. If you walk across the bridge a few blocks from Hari-ki-Pairi Ghat there are shared motor-rickshaws (Rs 10 or Rs 100 for the entire rickshaw, 40-min) that regularly go to Rishikesh. These rickshaws go to the near end of Rishikesh, and from there you have to get another rickshaw to Shiva­nand Jhula or Laksman Jhula for Rs 4. By taxi to Rishikesh is Rs 300.
Taxi The Taxi Drivers & Owners Association (427-338), opposite the bus stand, has fixed, posted rates. To Mussoorie is Rs 500, Gangotri Rs 3,000, a nine-day Char Dham tour is Rs 9,000, Nainital Rs 1,500, and Delhi Rs 1,500.Khodiyar Travels (423-560) Jasharam Rd, Shiv Murti area, and Shakti Wahini (427-002), Jasharam Rd, rent out taxis.
During May and June shared taxis departing from the railway station go between Haridwar and Mussoorie or Dehra Dun.
















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Origin
Dep.Time
Destination
Arr.Time
Days Of Run
Classes
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1A
2A
FC
3A
CC
SL
2S
2018
DEHRADUN SHTBDI
*HARIDWAR JN
18:13
NEW DELHI
22:45
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
-
-
-
-
-
2018A
DDN NZM AC SPL
*HARIDWAR JN
10:25
H NIZAMUDDIN
14:40
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
-
-
-
-
2056
NDLS JNSHTBDI
*HARIDWAR JN
06:23
NEW DELHI
11:15
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
-
-
-
-
-
4042
MUSSOORIE EXP
*HARIDWAR JN
23:20
DELHI
07:20
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
-
-
-
8478
KALINGAUTKALEXP
HARIDWAR JN
06:00
H NIZAMUDDIN
11:45
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
-
-
-
-
9020
DEHRADUN EXP
*HARIDWAR JN
13:10
DELHI
20:50
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
-
-
-
-
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9106
HW ADI MAIL
HARIDWAR JN
15:25
DELHI
22:10
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
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4610
HEMKUNT EXP
*HARIDWAR JN
06:55
RISHIKESH
08:00
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y







Location: 260 km from Delhi, 24 km from Hardwar, 77 km from Mussoorie.Route: New Delhi - Meerut - Roorkee - Hardwar - Rishikesh.Rail: Haridwar (24 km).Air: Dehradun (Jolly Grant).Facilities: Centrally A/c, 24 hrs room service, coffee shop, multicuisine restaurant, wild life viewing, walk along Ganga, own temple, river side lawns.Other places of interest: Laxman Jhula, Swarga Ashram, Geeta Bhawan, Triveni, Neelkanth, Haridwar, Rafting at Shivpuri, Glass House, Chila.













Haridwar Travel Essentials





A number of restaurants providing a variety of Indian cuisine are available. Non-vegetarian food and alcoholic drinks are prohibited in Haridwar.
Main shopping centres are: Moti Bazar, Upper Road, Jwalapur,U.P. Handloom Emporium, Near Bharat Mata Temple, Haridwar.Some of the popular purchase items are Rudrakash, Gangajali (Vessels containing Ganga water), pickles, kumkum (vermillion), Ayurvedic medicine and precious stones.

Banks:
State Bank of India, BHEL Main Gate, Sector 5, BHEL. Phones: (0133)426125, 426212 & 427285.
Bank of Baroda, Upper Road. Phone: (0133)427208.
Canara Bank, Railway Road. Phone: (0133)427208.
Central Bank of India. Phone: (0133)427326.
Punjab National Bank, Upper Road. Phone: (0133)425251.
Post Office
Head Post Office, Upper Road. Phone: (0133)427025.
Hospitals:
Har Milap District Hospital, Upper Road. Phone: (0133)426060.
Chain Rai Female Hospital, Upper Road. Phone: (0133)427490.
Ram Krishna Mission Hospital, Kankhan. Phone: (0133)427141.
Ganga Mata Charitable Eye Hospital, Sapt. Sarovar Link Road, Haridwar. Phone: (0133)426090.
Tripathi Nursing Home, near Railway Crossing, Jwalapur by pass road.
Government Hospital, Dehradun Road. Phone: (0133)30096.
Kohli Hospital, Tilak Road. Phone: (0133)30680.
Nirmal Ashram Hospital, Maya Kund. Phone: (0133)30942.

Tourist Office:


Regional Tourists Office, Government of UP, Rahi
Motel. Phone: (0133)427370.
Tourist Reception Counter, Main Hall, Railway Station. Phone: (0133)427817.
Rail
Haridwar Railway Station, Enquiries. Phone: 131.
Bus
Roadways Bus Stand, opp. Railway Station. Enquiries Phone: (0133)427037
Yatra Bus Stand, Rishikesh. Phone: (0133)30076. GMVN Limited, Haridwar, near Rahi Motel. Phones: (0133)426886 & 426719.
Travel Agents Vikrant Travels, Vishnu Ghat. Phone: (0133)427930. Fax: 426343.
Konark Travels, Jassa Ram Road. Phone: (0133)427210.
Ashwani Travels, 3, Station Road. Phone: (0133)424581.
Amba International Travels, Vishnu Ghat. Phone: (0133)424432.









Rishikesh Ashrams
Capital of Meditation and Yoga Rishikesh, a small town in Uttaranchal, is also termed as capital of Meditation and Yoga. Situated 26 Km from Haridwar, Rishikesh serves as a gateway to the Himalayas. The place has being mentioned in the ancient Indian texts as the perfect place for performing penance. The whole place is considered to be sacred as it is believed that meditation at this place leads to attainment of salvation. There are many temples, some ancient, some new along the river Ganges. Rishikesh is important not only as pilgrimage centre closely associated with the Ramayana, but also as home for many important centres of Hindu religious thought and spirituality, and great Yoga centres. There are a many ashrams and Yoga institutes here. The Ancient Therapies YogaYoga is a form of physical exercise, which involves physical stress to get perfect harmony, balance and concord between the physical, physiological and spiritual health. Yoga is of many types, including Hatha-yoga, Raj-yoga, Karma-yoga, Bhakti-yoga, Mantra-yoga and Laya Yoga. Ashrams in Rishikesh have all the required facilities for Yoga.

MeditationMeditation is a form of mental exercise, done to improve the mental power and concentration. Meditation is generally done at a quite place, eyes closed, and getting lost in an unknown world of spirituality. A typical session of meditation lasts for 10 minutes to one hour. Massage and NaturopathyThe ashrams in Rishikesh provide services for massage and naturopathy. Massage is done using natural oils and herbs. Naturopathy involves medical treatment, using the natural resources and processes. Naturopathy has been very successful in curing acute and chronic diseases.Residential AshramsThe ashrams in Rishikesh provide with full residential facilities. These ashrams are known for the best of stay facilities. Fooding, lodging, laundry and other requirements are fulfilled in the ashrams. Most of the ashrams here donot charge anything for stay. They are run on donations made by pilgrims and visitors. Major AshramsAn annual International Yoga Week Festival is organised in Rishikesh, during the months of February or March. Leading spiritual leaders, Yoga teachers, Meditation teachers, Naturopath doctors and thousands of devotees participate in the festival. Some of the major ashrams in Rishikesh are:
Paramarth Niketan
Sivanand Ashram
Yoga Niketan
Omkaranand Ashram
Vanprastha Ashram
Ved Niketan Dayanand
Vedanta Ashram
Vanmali Gita Yogashram
Shankaracharya Nagar Transcendental Meditation Centre
Vithal Ashram and Yoga Study Centre


Places of Tourist Interest in
Rishikesh
Triveni Ghat Laxman Jhoola Shivanand Jhoola Temples Ashrams and Yoga Centres
It is associated with Ram. According to legend, hare he came on the advice of sage Vasishtha to do penance for killing Ravana. the king of Lanka. There are scores of ancient temples and ashrams affording spiritual solace to pilgrims, the important among them being temple of Bharata Pushkar temple, Shatrughan temple, Lahkhsmana temple, Geeta Bhawan and the Punjab Kshetra. Rishikesh, also known as the “place of sagas” is a spiritual town situated 24 kms upstream from Haridwar, at the confluence of the Chandrabhaga and Ganga. It is believed that God by the name of “Hrishikesh” had appeared as an answer to the hard penances by Rabhiya Rishi and henceforth the place derived its name. It is the starting point for the Char Dham pilgrimage and an ideal destination not only for pilgrims but also for the people who are interested in medtation, yoga and other aspects of Hinduism. For the adventure seekers, Rishikesh is the suggested place for starting their trekking expeditions to the Himalayan peaks and for rafting. Also, International Yoga week which attracts participation from across the world, is held here, every year, in February on the banks of the Ganga.
Triveni Ghat
A bathing Ghat which resounds with the ‘Arti’ performed every evening to river Ganga.
Laxman Jhoola
A suspension bridge across river Ganga, on the old route to the shrines of Badrinath and Kedarnath is worth visiting spot.
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Shivanand Jhoola
Also known as Ram Jhoola, the bridge runs across the river near Swarg Ashram.
Temples
Some premier temples in Rishikesh are Raghunath Temple, Pushkar Temple, Venkateshwar Temple, Chandra Mauleshwaran Temple, Shatrughan Temple, Bharat Mandir and Lakshman Temple.
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Ashrams and Yoga Centres
Some of the main Ashrams are Shivanand Ashram, Muni Ki Reti, Mahesh Yogi Ashram, Shankaracharya Nagar, Swarg Ashram, Gita Bhawan, Ved Niketan and Yoga Study Centre

Places To Shop
Laxman Jhula Area:
The area has many emporiums selling Rudraksh Malas, Navratna Mala, and silver Jwellery.
Jaipur Gems Centre: One of the old and reliable exporter of rudraksh,gemssilver and gold jewellery and pashmina shawls Tel. 00 91 11 135 2431255 Telefax 2431255 Email. gems_centre@vsnl.com. Visit us: www.jaipurgemscentre.com
RamJhula Area:
Geeta Press Cotton cloth Shop: Located outside Geeta Bhawan. Fair priced shop offering wide range of cotton products
Geeta Press Book Shop:
Located outside Geeta Bhawan shop offers wide range of books related to Indian religion and mythology
For More Details E mail to himalayas@vsnl.com or
Fax. 0091 135 431654. to Garhwal Himalayan Explorations Pvt. Ltd.,the pioneer travel company in the area.

Rishikesh
Altitude
356 meters.
Temperature (deg C)
Summer - Max.44.4, Min.29Winter - Heavy woollen.
Best Season
Throughout the Year.
Related Links
Haridwar, River Ganga

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Rishikesh is located in the northern part of Uttar Pradesh. It is 238 km northeast of Delhi and 24 km north of Haridwar and spreads on the right banks of the Ganges, at its confluence with the Chandrabhaga stream. It is surrounded by hills on three sides and is perched at an altitude of 356 meters above sea level. The name Rishikesh is loosely applied to an association of five distinct sections encompassing not only the town but also hamlets and settlements on both sides of the river. These include Rishikesh itself, the commercial and communication hub; the sprawling suburban Muni-ki-Reti or the "sands of the sages"; Shivananda Nagar, north of Rishikesh; the temple section of Lakshmanjhula, a little further north; and the assorted ashrams around Swarg Ashram on the east bank. In Rishikesh, the winters last from November to March, when temperatures fall below 0°C. The monsoons are generally experienced in the months of July and August. The Past Legend has it that the sage Raibhya Rishi did severe penance and, as a reward, God appeared to him in the form of Hrishikesh. Rishikesh also represents the site where Lord Vishnu vanquished the demon Madhu. The place is known as the Tapo Bhumi or the place for meditation of the Gods. Tapovan, on the other bank of the Ganges, houses a temple to Lakshmana. It is believed that Lakshmana, the younger brother of Lord Rama, carried out penance here. The Neelkanth Mahadev temple is believed to be the site where Lord Shiva had drunk the venom that came out during the churning of the ocean. In the 1960s, the place came into limelight as the place where the pop group Beatles met their guru, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.

Pilgrimage Attractions of Rishikesh
Lakshmanan Jhula This suspended Iron bridge was build in 1939 and has been a major attraction among the tourists to Rishikesh. It is said that Lakshman crossed Ganga on jute ropes between the place where this bridge is built. The Ganges appears very panoramic from the bridge. One can enjoy the picturesque surroundings and the cool breeze from the River while standing on the bridge. If you feel like feeding the fish in the Ganges, take a boat and cross the river. The boat ride makes the bridge appear more gorgeous. Close to LakshmanJuhla is the Ram Jhula - This suspended bridge was recently build between Shivanand Ashram and Sawarg Ashram. It is similar to the Lakshman Jhula. Ram Juhla is also known as Shivanand Jhula.
Bharat MandirBharat Mandir: Built by Adiguru Shankra Chrya around 12th century, Bharat Mandir is situated in the heart of the old town on the Banks of the Ganges. Detailed account of this oldest temple of Rishikesh are available in anciant record of Kearkhand. The Inner sanctum of the temple has the idol of lord Vishnu, carved out of a single Saligram. In the inner canopy above the idol is shree yantra installed by Adi Sankraya Charya. The original temple was destroyed by Tamur lane in 1398 A.D. Lot of old statues , coins, pots and other things of historical importance were found in recent excavations in the premises of the temple.
Parmarth NiketanOne of the most renowned temple complex and ashram in the area . Known for its substantial work on Hinduism, three is a school run on traditional Indian Patterns. The ashram organises excellent Ganga Arti and Hawan on the Parmarth Ghat every evening. "When global orange sun suspended, waits low amid the red/yellow streaked horizon, then all these combine to give this town a very special evening. The temple bells roar, priests enchant mantras. Immersed in sublimation stand the pilgrims . Cupped leaves, with saffron marigold petals and a small candle flame, flickering ride the current of water of wisdom. Suddenly the sky darkens , spreading a blanket of stillness. Everything stops, except the sound of current , which has just sunk the tiny flames of cupped leaves, few minutes back". Transcendental Centre of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi:Situated on the extreme end of Geeta Bhawan area , Marishi's TM centre is situated in the peaceful forest area. Once the most active branch has nothing much to offer to the visitors today.
Kunjapuri Temple Drive to Kunja Puri, one of the thirteen most important Goddesses of Shivalik range , the lower Himalayas.One can witness excellent sunrise or sun set on the Greater Hiamalayan Peaks and the vast Indo Gangetic plains . One can see almost all the peaks of Garhwal Himalayas from here eg Banderpunch (6316 Mts), Swarga Rohini (6252 Mts), Gangotri ( 6672 mts), Chaukhamba (7138 mts) etc.
Vasishtha Goofa One hour drive from Rishikesh up river is situated Vasishtha Goofa , where famous saint Vasishtha meditated on the banks of the Ganges. The cave is very peaceful and is a perfect place for meditation.
RishikundClose to Trivenighat is the most ancient place, the Rishikund. Anciant records relate this to Kubz Saint , who was blessed by the Goddess Yamuna by saturating this pond by its water.The pond reflects the temple of Ragunath , deidicated to lord Rama and his wife.
Triveni GhatThe main Ghat in the town area where most of the pilgrims take holy dip. Every evening hundreds of pilgrims attend the Ganga Arti at the Ghat.
Nilkanth Mahadeo Mythology says that in the ancient times when the ocean was being churned for 'amrit' (Potion for immortality), first venom oozed out. Lord Shiva drank the venom at a place which is now called Nilkanth Mahadeo. It is 12 kms from Rishikesh and is surrounded by peaceful forests.


Ashrams and other Spiritual Centres in Rishikesh
Yoga Study CentreOne of the best and most dedicated ashram to Hatha Yoga. Yoga classes are held in the morning and in the evening every day under the supervision of Shree Rudra Dev, one of the most dedicated yoga teethed in the area.
RamJhula Area
Shiva Nanda Ashram (Divine Life Society)One of the oldest and most active ashrams in the area. Spiritual as well as activities related with Hinduism are the practiced here every day. The ashram runs the best and biggest charitable hospital from which hundreds of local people get free medical services every day.Ashram also runs yoga and meditation courses very often.
Parmarth NiketanOne of the most active ashrams in the area. Ashram runs traditional Indian School, Guest house and Ganga Arti every evening.
Ved NiketanAshram runs yoga and Mediatation classes regularly. Govt is planning to have its First Yoga Acedemy in India, in the ashram.Transcendental Meditation Centre of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi: Once the most active ashrams in sixties has very few activities rarely. The ashram is best located in the forests on the banks Ganga and is ideal for meditation.
Tapovan Area
Sacha Vedic SansthanOne of the most active ashram in tapovan area. Ashram has its own guest house on the river and organises spiritual and Hindu religious activities very often.





How to get there
AirThe nearest airport is Dehradun (Jolly Grant), 25 kms. Vayudoot services operates from Delhi to Dehradun (Jolly Grant).
RailRishikesh is connected by rail via Haridwar (24 kms), to Howrah, Bombay, Delhi, Lucknow, Varanasi, Dehradun and other cities.
RoadBy road Rishikesh to Haridwar 24 kms, Dehradun 47 kms, Mussoorie 77 kms, Badrinath 301 kms (Son Prayag), Kedarnath 228 kms, Gangotri 258 kms, Yamunotri 288 kms (Hanuman Chatti), Srinagar 105 kms, Joshimath 252 kms.
Places To Visit
TOWN AREA:
Bharat Mandir: Built by Adiguru Shankra Chrya arround 12th centuray, Bharat mandir is situated in the heart of the old town on the Banks of the Ganges. Detailed account of this oldest temple of Rishikesh are available in anciant record of Kearkhand. The Inner sanctum of the temple has the idol of lord Vishnu, carved out of a single Saligram. In the inner canopy above the idol is shree yantra installed by Adi Sankraya Charya. The original temple was destroyed by Tamur lane in 1398 A.D. Lot of old statues , coins, pots and other things of historical importance were found in recent excavatiions in the premises of the temple.
Rishikund: Close to Trivenighat is the most anciant place, the rishikund. Anciant records relate this to Kubz Saint , who was blessed by the Goddess Yamuna by saturating this pond by its water.The pond reflects the temple of Ragunath , deicated to lord rama and his wife.
Triveni Ghat :The main ghat in the town area where most of the pilgrims take holy dip. Every evening hundreds of pilgrims attend the Ganga Arti at the Ghat.
RAM JHULA AREA:
Geeta Bhawan :One of the oldest temple complex in the area. The famous Indian epic Ramayana and Mahabharta are described here on the walls.
Parmarth Niketan:One of the most renowned temple complex and ashram in the area . Known for its substaintial work on hinduism, three is a school run on tradtional Indian Patterns. The ashram organises ecellent Ganga Arti and Hawan on the Parmarth Ghat every evening.
"When global orange sun suspended, waits low amid the red/yellow streaked horizon, then all these combine to give this town a very special evening. The temple bells roar, priests enchant mantras. Immersed in sublimation stand the pilgrims . Cupped leaves, with saffron marigold petals and a small candle flame, flickering ride the current of water of wisdom. Suddenly the sky darkens , spreading a blanket of stillness. Everything stops, except the sound of current , which has just sunk the tiny flames of cupped leaves, few minutes back".
Transcendental Centre of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi:Situated on the extreme end of Geeta Bhawan area , Marishi's TM centre is situated in the pecaeful forest area. Once the most active branch has nothing much to offer to the visitors today.
LAXMANHULA AREA
Tera Manzil Temple :A multistory temple complex of idols of hindu Gods, and Goddesses. Very popular among the domestic pilgrims. One can have an excellent view of the entire area from the top floor of the temple complex. Sunset view from this place in winters is a excellent option.
Places to Visit around Rishikesh.
KUNJAPURI TEMPLE- SUN RISE OR SUN SET Drive to Kunja Puri, one of the thitrteen most important Goddesses of Shivalik range , the lower Himalayas.One can witness excellent sunrise or sun set on the Greater Hiamalayan Peaks and the vast Indo Gangetic plains . One can see almost all the peaks of Garhwal Himalayas from here e.g Banderpunch (6316 Mts) , Swarga Rohini (6252 Mts) Gangotri ( 6672 mts) Chaukhamba (7138 mts) etc.
VASISHTHA GOOFA One hour drive from Rishikesh up river is situated Vasishtha Goofa , where famous saint vasishtha meditaed on the banks of the Ganges. The cave is very peaceful and is a perfect place for meditation



HOTELS IN RISHIKESH
The following is the list of hotels in Rishikesh ....
INDERLOK HOTEL **Railway Road28 partly ac rooms, Airport 14kms. Centrally located. MULTICUISINE
BASERAA HOTEL, 1, Ghat Road39 part ac rooms. Airport 17 kms, Centrally located. VEGETERIAN
GANGA KINARE16 Virbhadhra Road38 ac rooms. Airport 18 kms. Downtown 5 kms VEGETERIAN
HOTEL NATRAJ Dehradun Road 49 Rooms. Airport 14 kms & Downtown 2 kms. Swimming Pool

















Administration
ADDL. DISTT. MAGISTRATE
239544 239674
CITY MAGISTRATE
221663 226400
CUSTOM OFFICER
226984 230989
D.S.O.
225125
DISTRICT JUDGE
239700 226888
DISTRICT MAGISTRATE
239440 226677 226891
H.D.A.
220700 226344 220800
INCOME TAX OFFICER
226915 228689
LABOUR OFFICER
226752
R.T.O.
225421
RESIDENT MAGISTRATE
226400
SALES TAX OFFICE
226815
SUB-DIVISIONAL MAGISTRATE
239599
TEHSIL
254807

AMBULANCE
AHUJA PETROL PUMP
226558
CITY HOSPITAL
220182 220180
HARI KRIPA PETROL PUMP
251890 226031
PUNJABI YUVA SAMITI
250019 250952
LIONS CLUB
254213 227506
BANKS
ALLAHABAD BANK
HARIDWAR
227169
ALLAHABAD BANK (BHEL)
SECTOR-1
224477
BANK OF BARODA
HARIDWAR
227535
CANARA BANK
HARIDWAR
227535
CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA
HARIDWAR
227326
INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK
KANKHAL
216649
NEW BANK OF INDIA
HARIDWAR
226059
ORIENTAL BANK OF COMM
HARIDWAR
227096 227125 217959
ORIENTAL BANK OF COMM
SHIVALIK NGR
230240
PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK
JWALAPUR
250322 250335
PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK
KANKHAL
227059
PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK
HARIDWAR
227038
PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK
BHEL, SEC-4
231271
PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK
SHIVALIK NGR
233143
S.B.I. RANIPUR
B.H.E.L.
226125
S.B.I. SECTOR-1
B.H.E.L.
227868
S.B.I. SHRAVAN NATH
HARIDWAR
226103
SYNDICATE BANK
HARIDWAR
227730
BANQUET
GEET GOVIND
HARIDWAR
222667
KHUBSURAT PALACE
HARIDWAR
250267 250261
KUMAR PALACE
HARIDWAR
222040
SWAGAT PALACE
ARYA NAGAR
255625 251700
UTSAV
ARYA NAGAR
254010
SHAGUN
HARIDWAR


CINEMA
ASHOKA TALKIES
HARIDWAR
254802
CHITRA TALKIES
HARIDWAR
227054
GANGA TALKIES
HARIDWAR
227051
JAMUNA PALACE
HARIDWAR
226885
PAYAL PALACE
B.H.E.L.
233422
RATAN TALKIES
HARIDWAR
221982
SANGEETA TALKIES
JWALAPUR
250470
FIRE
FIRE BRIGADE STN.
MAYAPUR
101 227007

GAS SERVICES
ANUPAM GAS SERVICE
HARIDWAR
227007 225901
BHAKTA GAS AGENCY
HARIDWAR
221416
PUSHPAK GAS SERVICE
KANKHAL
216206 216029
INDIAN GAS AGENCY
KANKHAL
216703
HOSPITALS
ANIMAL HOSPITAL
HARIDWAR
226826
BHOOMA NETRA CHIKITA
HARIDWAR
226111 260173
CT SCAN CENTRE
HARIDWAR
223889
CITY HOSPITAL
HARIDWAR
220182 220180
DEVBHOOMI
HARIDWAR
228470 226819
DISTRICT HOSPITAL
HARIDWAR
228470 226819
G.D. HOSPITAL
HARIDWAR
226060
GANGA MATA EYE

260190
GANGA VALLEY
KANKHAL
215246
GULATI NURSING HOME
HARIDWAR
227756
HERI NETRA CHIKITSAL
KANKHAL
226805
LUTHRA NURSING HOME
JWALAPUR
223898
MEHRA NURSING HOME
HARIDWAR
226135
R.K. MISSION HOSPITAL
KANKHAL
214176
RISHIKUL HOSPITAL
HARIDWAR
227147
SHATABDI HOSPITAL
SHIVALIK NAGAR
241973
SHIVALIK MEDICAL KEN
HARIDWAR
225396 225397
SONDHI NURSING HOME
HARIDWAR
254212
SPARSH CENTRE
HARIDWAR
220430
T.B. HOSPITAL
HARIDWAR
226032 223467
HOTELS
AAKASH
HARIDWAR
227084
AARTI
HARIDWAR
227456
ASHOKA
HARIDWAR
226469
CHOTIWALA
HARIDWAR
227242
CLASSIC RESIDENCY
HARIDWAR
228005
GURUDEV
HARIDWAR
227101
HIMGIRI
HARIDWAR
224506
KAILASH
HARIDWAR
227789
LE-GRAND
RANIPUR MORE
229250
MADRAS
HARIDWAR
226356
MADHUBAN
NEW HARIDWAR
228026
MANSAROVER
HARIDWAR
226501
MARVARI
HARIDWAR
227759
MIDTOWN
HARIDWAR
227507
NEELKANTH
HARIDWAR
211466
PRAMILA
HARIDWAR
215041
PREMDEEP
HARIDWAR
224409
RAHI
HARIDWAR
226430
SAMRAT
HARIDWAR
224811
SHIVA
HARIDWAR
227505
TEERTHA
HARIDWAR
227111
TRISHUL
HARIDWAR
224811
VINAYAK
HARIDWAR
222433
MISCELLANEOUS
AGARWAL DHARMSHALA
HARIDWAR
227767
AHUJA PETROL PUMP
HARIDWAR
226558
ORIENTAL INSURANCE
JWALAPUR
250531
AMRIT GANGA APARTMENT
HARIDWAR
225153
ANSAL HOUSING & CONS
HARIDWAR
225301
BHARAT MATA MANDIR
HARIDWAR
260981
DAKSH PRAJAPATI MANDIR
KANKHAL
213443
FIRE FLIGHT COURIER
HARIDWAR
227158
GANDHI ASHRAM-no accommodation
HARIDWAR
226306
GANGA SABHA
HARIDWAR
227136
GATI CARGO
HARIDWAR
222483
HARIKRIPA PETROL PUMP
HARIDWAR
226031
INCOME TAX OFFICE
HARIDWAR
426915
JAIRAM ASHRAM
HARIDWAR
260251
L.I.C.-I
HARIDWAR
227278
L.I.C.-II
HARIDWAR
227484
LAXMI AIRWAYS COURIER
HARIDWAR
225344
MAA ANANDMAYEE ASHRAM- no accommodation
KANKHAL
216575
MANSA DEVI
HARIDWAR
227276
NATIONAL INSURANCE
HARIDWAR
227894
NATIONAL TOURIST SERVICE
HARIDWAR
227109
NEW INDIA INSURENCE
HARIDWAR
227696 226608
OVERNITE COURIER
HARIDWAR
225815
PARMARTH ASHRAM
HARIDWAR
260299
PAWAN DHAM
HARIDWAR
260680
RAJAJI NATIIONAL PARK
HARIDWAR
225193

SADHU BELA
HARIDWAR
261236
SAPT RISHI ASHRAM
HARIDWAR
261702
SEHGAL PETROL PUMP
HARIDWAR
226158
SEWA SAMITI
HARIDWAR
227063
SHANTI KUNJ
HARIDWAR
225419
TAXI UNION
HARIDWAR
227338
TOURIST BENGLOW
HARIDWAR
226379
UNITED INDIA INSURENCE
HARIDWAR
250388 226754
USHA ROPE WAY-CHANDI
HARIDWAR
220324
USHA ROPE WAY-MANSA
HARIDWAR
227754
POLICE AND FIRE
ADD. POLICE SUPERINT
HARIDWAR
239866
C.O. CITY FIRST
HARIDWAR
227577
C.O. CITY SECOND
HARIDWAR
227800
COMDT. CISF
BHEL
230567
COMDT. HOMEGUARD
HARIDWAR
225637
COMDT. PAC
HARIDWAR
251986
FIRE SERVICE
HARIDWAR
101, 227007
KOTWALI HARIDWAR
HARIDWAR
227775
KOTWALI JWALAPUR
JWALAPUR
250444
POLICE EMERGENCY
HARIDWAR
100
POLICE SUPERINTENDENT
HARIDWAR
239777 242666
A.S.P. CITY
HARIDWAR
224992
S.S.P. CITY
HARIDWAR
253200
THANA BHEL
BHEL
231365
THANA KANKHAL
KANKHAL
216080
POST OFFICES
GEN. POST OFFICE
JWALAPUR
250450
GEN. POST OFFICE
HARIDWAR
227025
POST OFFICE
KANKHAL
216022
POST OFFICE-BHEL
B.H.E.L.
227106
POST OFFICE-BHIMGODA
HARIDWAR
261776
POST OFFICE-RISHIKUL
HARIDWAR
227179
POST OFFICE-SECTOR-1
B.H.E.L.
227237
POST OFFICE-SECTOR-2
B.H.E.L.
227459
POST OFFICE-SECTOR-5
B.H.E.L.
227910
RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE
HARIDWAR
227197
RAILWAY
GOODS SHED
HARIDWAR
227115
RAILWAY ENQUIRY
HARIDWAR
131
RAILWAY ENQUIRY COMP
HARIDWAR
226479 1335
RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE
HARIDWAR
227197
RAILWAY POLICE
HARIDWAR
226011
RAILWAY TELE. EXCHANGE
HARIDWAR
227369
STATION SUPERINTENDENT
HARIDWAR
227461

ROADWAYS
G.M.O.U. LTD.
HARIDWAR
226709
REGIONAL MAN. ROAD
HARIDWAR
226907 226908
ROADWAYS ENQUIRY
HARIDWAR
227037
SCHOOLS
ANANDMAYEE SEVASADAN
HARIDWAR
227146
CHINMAYA DEGREE COLL.
SHIVALIK NAGAR
230478
D.P.S. SECTOR-3
B.H.E.L.
231364
GURUKUL AYD. COLLEGE
HARIDWAR
221895 216567
GURUKUL MAHAVIDYALA
HARIDWAR
226235 226366
HARI RAM ARYA INTER COL.
KANKHAL
227033
I.T.I.
HARIDWAR
226177
MAHILA VIDYALAYA
KANKHAL
225547
REGISTRAR G.K. UNVERSITY
HARIDWAR
227811 226835
RISHIKUL AURVEDIC COLL
HARIDWAR
226426
S.D. INTER COLLEGE
HARIDWAR
216150 227899
.S.M.J.N. DEGREE COLLEGE
HARIDWAR
226032
ST. MERRY CONVENT
JWALAPUR
250572
UMA BHARTI PUBLIC SCH
HARIDWAR
260136
TELECOMMUNICATION
COMMERCIAL OFFICER
HARIDWAR
222020 254400
DE (PHONES)
HARIDWAR
221477 228000
DE (INDOOR)
HARIDWAR
228900 228181
DY. GENERAL MANAGER
HARIDWAR
228800 228428
GENERAL MANAGER (TD)
HARIDWAR
222931 251900
JTO/SDEP
HARIDWAR
227373 226565
PHONOGRAM BOOKING
HARIDWAR
227005
SDEP-II
HARIDWAR
251000 227544
DSE (I/D)
HARIDWAR
224400 254647
TELEPHONE COMPLAINTS
SHIVALIK NAGAR
230300
TELEPHONE COMPLAINTS
JWALAPUR
250500
TELEPHONE COMPLAINTS
HARIDWAR
227788
TELEPHONE ENQUIRY
SHIVALIK NAGAR
230300
TELEPHONE ENQUIRY
JWALAPUR
250300
TELEPHONE ENQUIRY
HARIDWAR
197
TRA
HARIDWAR
225757