Northern Sojourn: Day 5

Cozy and warm in the family suite we had booked, the morning of the 5th day dawned on us, as we prepared to visit the temple of "Mansa Devi". Me, Nippa, Prateek and Yash camped in the suite on the first floor, while Niranjan, Arvind, Kunal and Parag camped in the suite below.
After a quick bath, we embarked on a tour of Haridwar. After the steep climb on the way to the temple, where we were witness to the wonderful civilisation of the monkeys, we reached the temple. In groups of 4 we visited the shrine. Me, Nippa and Niranjan devoured some delightful Samosa, Kachoris and Jalebis at the temple canteen. The descent was quick and enjoyable. Within no time we were at the "Asli Mashoor Chotiwala" and it was here that we enjoyed some heavenly "Chole Bhaturas". Prateek warned me of some impending disaster that was eating at his senses nad excused himself to go stand on the banks of the river Ganga.
After lunch, we were off to visit the gigantic and awesome statue of Mahadev, erected in the city. After an enjoyable hour there, in which we managed to obtain some brilliant Patelshots, we trudged back to the Hotel.
It was evening, when Nippa took me, Yash and Prateek for a puff and Tea to add flavor. Needless to say, the Tea was out of this world. I fell in love with the tea and soon gulped down no less than 3 cups.
Soon it was time to go and one dinner later, we were on the "Vikram", back to Haridwar station, to get on the train that was to take us to Delhi.
The train arrived on time and after an eventful and enlightening night during which me, Prateek and Yash made certain shocking revelations, it was time to sleep and look forward to day 6.