Unlike my earlier treks, this one was effortless — no planning, no prep, just mountains, mules, and midnight huskies. From snow-covered slopes and surreal ridges to starry nights, shared stories, and lessons in lightening life’s load, Phulara Ridge reminded me why the Himalayas are magical: they challenge, they teach, and they make you laugh along the way.
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Silk Road Sojourns: Wandering the ’Stans of Central Asia
“The Silk Road was never just about silk or spices. It was about exchanges — of ideas, cultures, and kindness. Traveling through the ’Stans with my family, I discovered stories in the laughter over wrong food orders, in monuments that have withstood centuries, and in quiet mountain mornings that felt untouched by time. For ten days, life flowed without a script, teaching me that travel isn’t about checklists, but about adapting, connecting, and savoring every small moment along the way.”
Seven Hearts, Seven Hills : A valentine’s trek to Velliangiri
What started as an adventure turned into something far more profound. Seven hills, relentless ascents, and aching muscles tested my endurance, but it was the unexpected moments—the barefoot pilgrims, the quiet camaraderie of strangers, the simple yet powerful cave temple—that truly left a mark.
Velliangiri wasn’t just a trek. It was a lesson in humility, a challenge to my own limits, and an experience that silenced even my ever-questioning mind. Some journeys are meant to be felt rather than explained, and this was one of them.
Perhaps I wasn’t just climbing a mountain. Perhaps I was meant to be there.
Hope Amidst Confinement: Alcatraz & Shawshank Revisited
Walking through the narrow, claustrophobic corridors of Alcatraz, I was struck by the palpable sense of despair that must have pervaded its walls. What haunted me was not just the physical barriers—the stark concrete cells and heavy iron bars—but the psychological torment, the inmates’ thoughts, and overwhelming sense of hopelessness, which troubled me even more.
Himalayan Adventure Season 2 :50 Shades of Green
Someone mentioned to me that creativity might gradually diminish with the prevalence of ChatGPT and similar AI tools. To be honest, it was quite disheartening to hear this perspective. I know that AI is a threat to my job security, but should I be worried about my retirement plans too ? I always dreamt writing/blogging…
One day on the Beach Side
Trankebar, a place named by the Danes and later, anglicised by the English as Tranquebar. And the locals call it Tarangambadi, which means ‘land of singing waves’. A fitting name as the constant sound of the waves serves as background music throughout the village’s streets.
The Yoga of Balancing Stones
It is been exactly a year since I travelled, never have I imagined that 2020 will veto me from my business trips. I really miss my last minute packing, vegetarian anxiety, cribbing about airport traffic, relaxing at premium lounges, getting lost alone with my phone and most of all that loving hug from my kid…
In the land of Rising Sun ….
Travelling to new places boosts enormous amount of positive energy and gives new perceptions to life in many dimensions ! Recently, I spent two weeks in the beautiful city of Tokyo for work ! I always enjoy business travels as my focus is not on sightseeing. But Instead I get an opportunity to experience everyday…
Middle of Nowhere
Someone asked me ” Are you travelling to no- man s world for business ?!” Yes, its definitely not a common man’s world. Blissfully land locked between Russia and china, it still preserves old traditions and citizens lead a very simple humble life. And that is the country I recently landed in, which left me…
Tale of Two Summer Travels!!
May was a month of travel , different types of places in a very short duration ! But lots of learnings and loving memories to carry forward! It was a short family road trip to traditional temples in Tamilnadu ! One particular temple in Tanjavur- “The Periya Kovil (The big temple)” which many of us have read…
Beautiful city of Pagodas !
When it comes to food, being a vegetarian and traveling in APAC is sometimes very challenging! I am a typical south Indian foodie, my taste buds always long for tangy and spicy food! Even on a peak hunger day just a simple curd rice and pickle will do the magic! My first visit to this…
That One Night in Malaysia
Malaysia is always close to my heart, very comfortable, beautiful place, easy commute and I can eat very yummy southie food! Of the many trips to Malaysia this one trip is the most unforgettable for obvious reasons! It was a Christmas eve, and post our productive meeting with the client, we decided to have a…
Finally a Java I liked !
Selamat Datang di Indonesia-Welcome to Indonesia !!!! The best part of my work is my travel to different places which mostly you will not try otherwise for a vacation. This time it was Jakarta, Indonesia! Everybody goes La la about Bali – But Jakarta ?? My high school geography knowledge says it’s an archipelago– Java…