Triveni Ghat is not the most photogenic ghat in Rishikesh, nor the quietest. It is, however, the most honest reflection of how the town actually lives with the Ganga every single day. Located close to the town center, this ghat is where religion, routine, chaos, faith, commerce, and silence all overlap—sometimes uncomfortably, often beautifully. For travelers who arrive in Rishikesh with idealized...