A Travel Memory

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Kayaking is a lot of fun! 

Kayaking in the open ocean is even more exciting and thrilling!! 

Kayaking into the ocean's darkest caves is thrilling enough, but imagine if that cave opens up to a bizarre other-worldly panorama with massive mountains rising right from the waters? What will your reaction be?! 

These are the moments that recharge us during our travels and stay with us. And it is without a doubt one of my favorite travel memories from this country! 

We, like our gadgets, need to reboot and recharge from time to time. Especially now that the pandemic has slowed us down so much! Are you wondering which country I'm referring to? Check out my previous blog post for the photo story on how to unfreeze your life there!

Unfreeze Life - Reboot in Thailand!

Much like our gadgets, our lives, which have been drastically slowed down by the Virus and frozen with negativity in this pandemic, require a soft reboot as well!

Thailand, in my opinion, would be an excellent destination for travelers to reboot and rejuvenate. Here's how to do it.

Experiencing the bliss of Island living to reboot with Nature!

Reconnecting with oneself on pristine beaches

Calming the soul in the solitude of the depths

Recharging the mind amidst surreal landscapes

Appreciating fascinating traditions

Immersing oneself in a rare fusion of cultural heritage

Catching up with the latest fashion trends

Rejuvenating the tastebuds with delectable Thai cuisine

Sharing a laugh with the people of the 'Land of Thousand Smiles'

Healing the body with the power of Thai massage!

Agree with me? Share your views in the comments!

#TATIndia #AmazingThailand #BlogYourThailand #ResetInThailand #TATNewDelhi

The tiny wonders of Monsoon

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When it rains, do you like to stay cozy indoors or get outdoors to enjoy Nature's magic? 🙂

If you like photography, then this is an ideal season to get out and capture that tiny rain-soaked flora and fauna in your locality!

Snorkeling memory from Phuket

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As Phuket is reopening today for completely vaccinated travelers, and without quarantine requirements, here's a throwback to my wonderful trip a few years ago! 

That was a time I didn't know how to swim but still hopped on the boat for the sheer fun of experiencing the underwater world. Those emerald blue waters of MayaBay glimmering in the late afternoon light was so inviting to make the jump. Thanks to all the floats and safety devices, it was so easy even for a non-swimmer (at that time) like me to do snorkeling and enjoy the colorful world of fishes and corals. That wonderful experience even led me to immediately learn swimming once I was back from the trip! Of course, there are so many reasons to visit Phuket and Thailand. But Snorkeling and the island hopping experience will be well worth it! 

So, are you motivated to make a trip to Phuket soon? Let me know in the comments below 😊 

Beautiful moments in adventure

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On this grey, monsoon day, I recollect this beautiful morning (a decade ago!) when the #Sunrise view was spoiled by the brewing storm, but the majestic Machapuchare itself didn't fail to treat me with this wonderful moody view!

Such beautiful moments during adventures are etched in our memory forever! What is your favorite adventure moment that in spite of initial disappointment turned out to be a memorable one?

Happy International Day of Yoga!

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It is only good that some of the best that Nature has to offer is only accessible to those who vow to remain fit, and respect Nature! Don't you think so?

Be fit, happy, and peaceful - Happy International Day of Yoga!

International Mt.Everest Day

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Happy International Mt.Everest Day! This day, exactly 66 years ago, the Mountaineers Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Edmund Hillary scaled the world's highest peak!!

Can't believe it's already a decade since I stood on the peak of Kalapathar in the freezing cold, staring at the majestic black pyramidal rock. As the Sun started to rise from behind the snowclad mountains, the golden rays were deflected by the towering mountains and it lit the peak of Mt.Everest alone so beautifully. A mesmerizing moment that made all my efforts to get there, totally worth it!!

With the current climbing season undergoing so much chaos and problems, I hope and pray people manage to realize their dream peacefully and the rest of the season completes without more problems.

Chinatown, Singapore

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The hustle and bustle of Chinatown and the sunbathed skyline that adorns the horizon!

Singapore Nightscape

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Beautiful nights such as this, when the clouds parade all over the sky to create an artistic canvas! 

ilightsingapore light art festival

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Beautifully lit Jubilee bridge leading towards the skyscrapers of CBD. Oriflammes is an array of lights that display colors and movement, a creative installation part of ilightsingapore light art festival!

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A casual vacation evening

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A casual vacation evening at the Marina 😎

Flying Kites for Makar Sankranti

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With the interesting tradition of flying kites on the occasion of 'Makar Sankranti', an Indian festival to worship Sun god, people of Mumbai seem to have fun at the beach flying kites and chilling while the golden rays of setting sun beautifully highlight the iconic skyline of the city in the backdrop!

Happy Makar Sankranti/Pongal to all my blogger friends 😃

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The view to mesmerize

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What will be your reaction like, when you wake up to such a view waiting outside your window?

Well, at least I couldn't utter a word but only soak in the experience for a good amount of time! 😃

Mussoorie, truly the queen of hills for a reason!

Tranquil Tshoka

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While trekking in Sikkim, I happened to visit this beautiful monastery situated right beside a small lake in the trekker's hamlet high up in the Himalayas - Tshoka!

Our gorgeous little campsite was a stone throw distance away from this lake with a panoramic view of tall snowcapped peaks. On a clear day, you can imagine tall mountains raising from behind the monastery and behind me. On this specific cold evening, we set out to explore the monastery after gorging on some hot momos 😁

With high clouds catching the dusk light, the lake and the whole scene turned orange for a while giving a nice atmosphere to photograph!

Have you ever camped in the mountains? What was your experience like?! 

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High camp of Har Ki Dun Trek

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The mornings are generally very beautiful in the mountains. Even more so if the overnight rains clear before dawn and the sunlight manages to come out, the quality of light is so soft, clear and golden!

This was our morning at the high camp during my Har Ki Dun trek in the Himalayas. When I woke up early and opened my tent, I was greeted by this glorious scene! It was pretty cold still but I couldn't resist rushing out of the tent to capture the scene. The soft rosy gold light was scattered in all directions by the tall Har Ki Dun I peak that is seen closer to the campsite and the snow-covered peak in the background was drenched in alpenglow! I soaked myself in this glorious view for a full minute or two before deciding to press the shutter.

Have you ever been so excited to capture a scene that you had to literally jump out of your bed to grab your camera?? Share your story in the comment. Would love to hear!

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A morning at Vijayanagara Kingdom

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That moment when the sun rose from behind the endless boulder-strewn hills, the ruins of Vijayanagara kingdom came back to life beautifully!

Have you been to Hampi? Tell me, what is your favorite place there? 😃 

The winter in Himalayas

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Winter is a beautiful time to be on the mountains to experience snowfall and see the mountains transforming to a winter wonderland!

I remember how in one of my winter treks in the Himalayas, as soon as the Sun goes down it would get intolerably cold. We would layer up as much as we could and not move an inch from the warmth of the bonfire, and share a lot of travel stories with one another. Cheers to beautiful times!

So, where are you planning your winter adventure??

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An evening in the old city of Hyderabad

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As the cities are growing rapidly and moving towards modernization, there's almost always that old cultural quarter somewhere in the corner that still preserves the lifestyle and heritage of the city from the olden times.

While the city of Hyderabad is getting rapidly urbanized, there's still the old city on the other side that maintains the history and heritage identity. When you take a walk here, it is as if you are time traveling by a few decades to the past. From the iconic Charminar to various other heritage buildings, and bazaars that still have that old world style, the times certainly haven't changed here a lot!

Do you have a cultural quarter in the city you live in? What do you think is different there compared to the modern side of the city?

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Storm in the CBD

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Have you ever been outside photographing during a storm? I know it's crazy right? But even in the craziest of situations, Nature is sometimes at her best!

Have you ever noticed? there is always a strange eerie atmosphere that prelude a storm and when it passes, there is suddenly a whiff of freshness in the air, everything is so polished and beautiful. And especially when the storm clears during the golden hour, the result is a pure Magic to rejoice! 

10th anniversary of Mumbai Terror Attacks

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Remembering the beautiful Mumbai CST station on the occasion of 10th anniversary of 26/11 attacks!

On that fateful night, 2 terrorists simply walked into one of the busiest railway stations of Mumbai and opened fire on the innocent public, and killed whoever came their way. Many brave heroes emerged out of the situation selflessly fought and protected others by trying to stop the terrorists as much as possible.

While the terrorists were caught and the justice was served finally, praying for this hatred and terrorism to end completely.