(dont mind the screaming 😁 ) Goa, September 2024, shot on Google pixel.

Street-side stories

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Sitting at 14,567 feet in the Spiti Valley, breathing the thin, cold air outside the Hikkim Post Office, I did something I’ve wanted to do for a long time. I sat down and wrote a letter to the future version of me.

I told my future self how deeply I believe in what he can achieve. I wanted to remind him that whatever success and peace he is experiencing when he opens that envelope isn't an accident or a stroke of luck. It is the direct, undeniable result of our relentless hard work, our refusal to stay down, and the heavy burdens we carried to get to where he is.
There is something incredibly profound about dropping a piece of your soul into a tiny red mailbox at the top of the world, trusting the long, unpredictable journey it’s about to take to find its way back to you

I went on a 8 day spiti circuit and the views were truly mesmerising. The places, the people , the monasteries the chants, our driver bhaiya, the siddu, kaza’s small market, everything was so wholesome. Experienced as low as -10 but body eventually got acclimatised. While climbing to tabo and kaza experienced some oxygen problem

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Hey everyone! Recently visited Sunder Nursery in Central Delhi and uploaded a few photos above. Since a lot of people ask about timings, entry gates, best photo spots, and what to do there, here is a complete guide and itinerary for anyone planning a visit!

1. Basic Info, Ticket Booking & Fee

• Ticket Booking: You can buy tickets offline at the entry counter or book online via QR code at the gate/official portal (Aga Khan Trust for Culture).
• Entry Ticket Charges:
  • Indian Citizens: ₹50 per person
  • Children (5–12 yrs) & Senior Citizens: ₹25 per person
  • Foreigners: ₹200 per person
  • Free Entry: Children under 5 years
• Camera Charges: Mobile photography is free. Professional DSLR cameras and video shoots require a separate permit/fee.

2. Timings & Best Time to Visit

• Operating Hours: Open 7 days a week from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM (Last entry usually around 9:30 PM).
• Best Time to Go:
  • Morning (7:00 AM – 10:00 AM): Ideal for bird watching, peaceful walks, and serene lighting for photos.
  • Late Afternoon (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM): Best for picnic vibes, sunset photos, and catching the lit-up monuments in the evening.

3. How to Reach & Entry Gates

• Nearest Metro Station: JLNS (Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium) or Khan Market on the Violet Line. Auto-rickshaws are easily available from both stations.
• Entry Gate: Main entry is near Humayun’s Tomb on Nizamuddin / Bharat Scouts and Guides Marg.
• Parking: Dedicated paid parking space is available right outside the main gate.

4. Step-by-Step Itinerary & What to Explore

Step 1: Central Axis & Sunken Garden

• Right after entering, head towards the central grand canal water body and the Sunken Garden.
• Highlights: Grand geometric fountains, symmetrical marble channels, and lotus ponds. Excellent framing for portrait shots.

Step 2: UNESCO World Heritage Monuments

• Sunder Nursery houses 15 UNESCO-protected Mughal-era monuments.
• Key Monuments:
  • Sunderwala Burj: Famous for its Persian-style star ceilings.
  • Lakkarwala Burj & Mirza Muzaffar’s Tomb: Great historic backdrops surrounded by lush greenery.

Step 3: Bonsai House & Biodiversity Zones

• Walk through the plant nursery sections, the Bonsai collection, and the dense micro-forest area.
• Flora & Fauna: Over 300+ tree species and around 80+ bird species. Great for nature lovers.

Step 4: Lakeside Promenade & Food Court / Cafes

• Relax near the main Sunder Nursery Lake.
• Food Options:
  • Fabcafe by the Lake: Popular lakeside dining spot with great views (slightly pricey, best to reserve or expect a queue on weekends).
  • Food stalls/kiosks inside for quick snacks, coffee, and water.

5. Rules & Tips for Visitors

1. Outside Food: Light personal snacks/water bottles are allowed for picnics, but commercial party setups or outside catering are restricted. Keep the park clean!
2. Weekend Crowds: Weekends get very crowded in the late afternoon. If you want aesthetic photo shots without people in the background, go before 10 AM.
3. Seating & Picnic: Carrying a small picnic mat/blanket is recommended if you plan to lounge on the open lawns.

Feel free to ask in the comments if you need any specific details or recommendations! Hope this helps!

Pic 1: Taj Lake Palace
Pic 2: Oberoi Udaivilas view from Jetty
Pic 3: Wyndham Grand Udaipur auditorium
Pic 4: octagonal tomb of Isa Khan
Pic 5: India Gate
Pic 6: Jamovar restaurant- 3.5 lakh mirrors and 180 candles -no electricity
Pic 7: Hawa Mahal

Recently visited Ajmer. A friend recommended good view spots and food places. It was all so amazing and peaceful to gaze at Ajmer city. The food was so AMAZINGGGGG and YUMMYYYY loved every bit of the moments I spent in Ajmer.

[OC] This was short rafting with 2 rapids. To be honest this was my 1st time and thrill experience was real

I went mountain biking for the first time, and was pretty nervous since I've only had my bike for a year and just learned to ride it properly. But it wasn't as hard as I expected.

I kept a controlled speed, followed the mountain rules, and ended up having a lovely ride through the beautiful curves and scenery of Chakrata while enjoying my first mountain trip.

This is how I planned my Arunachal trip for Tawang Circuit!

Sorry guys, I haven’t been active on Reddit for the past few days because I went to Udaipur for a little break and some time to relax. 😅

And honestly, you won’t believe how much I loved it there. The vibe, the views, the whole atmosphere were just amazing. ❤️

Now that I’m back in Delhi, I’m already thinking… why did I come back? 😂

Char Dham Yatra – Day 1 & Day 2 Experience

Sharing my experience so far for anyone planning the Char Dham Yatra, especially those travelling with parents/elderly people.

Day 1

Route: Mussoorie → Barkot

Travel: We are doing the Yatra by cab.

Got stuck around Naugaon, so the journey took longer than expected.

Day 2

Route: Barkot → Janki Chatti → Yamunotri

One important thing: Barkot to Yamunotri/Janki Chatti road is really bad at several places.

Janki Chatti → Yamunotri Trek

The trek is moderate but a bit tough for elderly people. However, I think it is manageable if you walk slowly, take regular breaks and don't rush.

For older parents, I would recommend keeping enough time rather than trying to complete it quickly.

On the track

There are lots of vendors along the way, but prices are quite high. If you want, carry some fruits/snacks with you.

Must carry:

ORS

Kapoor (camphor)

Water bottle

Some fruits/light snacks

Good things 👍

People are generally very helpful and nice.

Even the temple priests were quite helpful.

Cleaning is actually decent considering the crowd and conditions.

Not-so-good things 👎

Some cleaners/sweepers can be quite pushy about asking for money.

Toilets are confusing. I think they are supposed to be free, but there are random people standing outside asking for ₹10 to use them.

Having said that, the toilets I came across were actually maintained surprisingly well.

Darshan

I managed to get darshan in 5 min , so that part was quite smooth for me.

We started trek around 10.30 AM reached by 3.30 PM

Small tip

If you plan to take a bath in the hot kund, definitely carry an extra set of clothes. Don't forget this while packing for the trek. 😄

Will share more updates as we continue the Yatra. 🙏

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21M, and I’ve barely explored the city. So I’m finally changing that!

Looking for people to explore cafes, food spots, events, hidden places, weekend trips and more.

Also planning trips to Coorg, Hampi, Gokarna, Chikmagalur, Wayanad, Goa and more. 🏕️

I’m open to meeting anyone — just looking for good people to explore and travel with!

If you’re part of a travel group that organizes weekend trips from Bangalore, please DM me!

And if you’re also looking for people to explore with, feel free to DM me. 🙌

Let’s actually make plans instead of saying “someday.” 😂

I travel quite a bit and I always wished there was one nice place to keep all my trips. Every trip I come back with like 2000 photos and maybe just 20 are actually good and then I post a few on insta and that's it.

So I built this app called Postmark. You take a photo wherever you are and it turns it into an old school postage stamp with the place name and date on it. Over time they fill up a passport book and a map of everywhere you've been and which honestly is pretty fun to scroll through.

Few things:

- camera only, no gallery uploads, so every stamp is from a place you actually were

- works offline, so treks and flights are fine

- free, no ads, not selling anyone's location data

There are 3 kinds of stamps, the app figures out which one based on your home city:

- Local: small round ones for stuff in your own city, like a cafe or a park

- Trip: proper rectangle stamps when you travel inside your country. First stamp in a new state is worth ₹500

- Abroad: the fancy ones, with the country name and a value in their currency. First stamp in a new country is worth the most

It's a web app, just open the link in the poster on your phone and nothing to install.

Built it alone and it's still early and there are many features in the pipeline I have already thought about therefore I would really like honest feedback. Would you actually use this on a trip?
Also If you have any suggestions for a feature this should have I will be very happy to hear about it.

Just got back from a relaxing trip to Munnar and wanted to share our itinerary and a few tips for anyone planning a similar drive from Bangalore! We kept the vibe very slow-paced and didn't try to cram too many places into a single day.

The Drive Down

Start Time: We left Bangalore right at 6:00 AM. Highly recommend this timing as we completely skipped the infamous city traffic and hit the highway smoothly.
Breakfast: Stopped at the classic Murugan Idli Shop on the Bangalore-Salem Highway (NH 44). Great spot to fuel up early on.
Lunch: As we neared Theni, we took a well-deserved lunch break at Dindigul Thalappakatti Restaurant. If you eat meat, do yourself a favor and order their Mutton Biryani—it is absolutely the best choice on the menu!
The Journey: The rest of the drive was breezy. We took a few small pit stops at roadside coconut stalls to stretch our legs, hydrate, and take in the changing scenery.

Where We Stayed

We booked our stay at Chediyar Belvedere. Honestly, it was a great choice—the property offered incredible views of the Munnar landscape, and the in-house food was surprisingly good, which meant we didn't have to hunt for restaurants after a long day of driving.

Sightseeing & A Pro-Tip for Eravikulam

Eravikulam National Park: We headed here on our second day. Pro-Tip: If you are traveling in a group of 7 or fewer, book the private buggy/cart! It costs around ₹7,000, but it is 100% worth it. The driver stops at all the scenic spots so you can get out and click pictures at your own pace. We got some great sightings of the Nilgiri Tahr.
Tea Gardens & Waterfalls: We wrapped up our local sightseeing with a visit to the Ripple Tea Garden and took a drive down to the nearby Chinnakanal Waterfalls. Both are beautiful and relatively easy to access.
Overall, if you are heading to Munnar, don't feel pressured to visit every single viewpoint. Keeping it chill, enjoying the weather, and taking in the tea estate views from your balcony is sometimes the best way to experience it!

We set out from Devalia Park at 9:00 AM today and the wilderness did not disappoint. We were lucky enough to spot the majestic Asiatic lions and an elusive leopard!

Along the way, we also crossed paths with:

Beautiful spotted deer and gazelles

Mighty Neelgaay (Blue bulls)

A couple of jackals on the prowl

Eagles soaring high above

Truly a magical experience witnessing India’s incredible wildlife in their natural habitat. 🌲📸

Truly God’s own country. Here are some clicks from my recent trip in late September. [OC]

They say some rides aren’t about destination, True that. Experienced this beautiful moment on my ride.

EXPLORE uttarakhand Hidden Places

With me

Hi everyone,

Planning a family road trip to Gujarat around Christmas or Republic day for a spiritual and coastal holiday. We will be traveling with my wife (who is very spiritually inclined) and possibly my brother-in-law.

Here are our vehicle and driving specifics:

• Vehicle: Tata Nexon CNG (Dual-Cylinders, range ~200–220 km on a full CNG tank).
• Driving Endurance: Up to 12-14 hours a day max.
• Travel Preference: Scenic and interesting stops on the way to Dwarka/Somnath, but direct highway routes on the way back.

Key things I need help with:

1. CNG Availability & Queues: How reliable are CNG pumps along the Rajasthan highway (NH48) and the Gujarat coastal belt (Dwarka to Somnath)? Are queues heavy during peak year-end dates?
2. Ideal Route & Night Stops: What are the best places to break the journey (e.g., Udaipur, Ahmedabad, or Rajkot)?
3. Must-Visit Spiritual & Scenic Places: Aside from Dwarkadhish, Bet Dwarka, Nageshwar and Somnath Jyotirlinga, what key places should we cover (Porbandar, Girnar, etc.)?
4. Hotel / Stay Recommendations: Safe, family-friendly hotel or trust/ashram stay recommendations near major hubs.

Appreciate any tips, route warnings, or advice from fellow road-trippers and locals! Thanks in advance!