Camping in Rishikesh

Camping in Rishikesh

Camping isn’t always fun. It can be difficult to set your own camps & pray that the weather doesn’t get bad. But I like to be reminded that some good things come from being able to suck it up and push through, no matter what. I think modern life and the internet give us the ability to avoid being bored or doing tasks that are slow and challenging. That’s why the need to be on your own, away from the flashy and fast things is important.

There’s something honest about being with the woods. The man made environment of plastic, cement, stress and worry doesn’t have its harrowing effect here. Though we have evolved over centuries and have left living out in open, but camping in Rishikesh is unparalleled fun. I feel good in my body and good about the world when I am camping.

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Perspective of mountains

Mountains allow a lot of time to forget. On camping, I don’t worry about the food or where the water will come from. Nature provides for all. Being in open reminds me what much of the world still looks like and what most of it looked like just 100 years ago.  It connects me with the elements: rocks, dirt, trees, leaves, bushes, shrubs, air – and I feel so free.

Reminds me that I can also do hard work

Sometimes, after just going out on camping in Rishikesh to a new location, I wonder why I started.  A loud voice says “, yeah, this walking up hill thing…sucks.”  But when I get to the top of a hill and set up the camp, it’s usually worth it.  I feel I accomplished something.  The internet addict in me needs this reminder.

Makes my mind relaxed

Moving through hills helps to reduce the frequency of thoughts and relaxes my mind. It reduces the normal chatter my mind creates. I focus only on steps, location, the nearby scenery and the birds around. Their voices soothe me on the trail. It’s just me and forest. The rhythm and focus are rejuvenating.

Enables me to connect with others in a better way

Conversations in offices, parties or social media are often unsatisfying for me.  There’s a lot of superficiality, wasteful and annoying norms involved.  People rarely show/tell you who they actually are, how they’re actually doing, or what they’re really thinking.  It’s mostly scripts and facades. Camping breaks this monotony and takes my mind to a level that allows me to speak to everyone humbly. Conversations with fellow climbers on the trails while camping in Rishikesh are interesting. People are relaxed, genuine and are not in the need to impress. These trails make you a better listener also.

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