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I Went to Rishikesh Without a Plan. That Was the Plan I Needed.
Rishikesh · uttarakhand7 August 2026
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What happens when you stop travelling with an itinerary and start travelling through people?
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Travel light: 30L pack max. Stay in traditional ashrams on the eastern bank of the Ganges away from commercial vehicle traffic. Best explored entirely on foot across suspension bridges and river trails.
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