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At different points in life, I've realised that I'm a very slow learner. In others, I felt that I generally picked up things faster than the people around me. One thing I realized down that road is, when I started something, I was happier doing it compared to how I was after some time of pursuing it. The reason for this was, when I started my journey, I did it because I liked it. That was the main motivation and it was enough. What I didn't realise was, there was literally just one thing that mattered. That was, showing up to what I liked doing. Just continuing to do it. That's it. Good or bad, should've been something out of my conscience. All that mattered was my personal progress because my progress is solely mine and no one can take that away from me. . . . #indianphotography #mypixeldiary #himalayas #india_gram #himachal #maharashtra_ig #everydayindia #ladakh #himachalpradesh #leh #delhi_igers #uttarakhand #mumbai_igers #indiatravel #indiaphotosociety #instahimachal #india_undiscovered #ifoundawesome #f4fofficial #himalayangeographic #himgeo #trell #tripyoursoul (at Uttarakhand) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4kE_-DJJS7/?igshid=1aczsuk1u9to

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I believe I can fly, Open my wings and rise to the sky, I believe I can fly, Rise and bid my goodbye. . . #himalayas #indiatravelgram #lonelyplanetindia #_soi #indiapictures #cnntravel #coloursofindia #_coi #_hpics #oph #indiaphotosociety #indianphotography #photographers_of_india #hippieinhills #storiesofindia #travelrealindia #indiaview #instahimachal #himalayasin #awesomehimachal #_kmhoe (at Gulaba, Manali) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4heqGRpPPP/?igshid=1r8l883wed9uh

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I went back to the alleys Where we used to live in the streets The towering buildings made me miss The sky we used to gaze at The alley seemed so wide So different Time had taken my home from me Attempted at disfiguring my memories The house that seemed so large When we played in front of its gates Is crumbling down I can hear the shouts of my friends Calling out my name Only to fade away Into my safely guarded memories . . . #himalayas #photographers_of_india #indianvlogger #_soi #uttarakhand #travelrealindia #_coi #indiapictures #thrillophilia #himalayasin #poi #indiatravelgram #hippieinhills #_instaindia_ #indiatravel #sodelhi #igramming_india #instahimachal #_kmhoe (at Uttarakhand) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4e8WpJJz9v/?igshid=102fudy926dcu

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Eight billion people Eight billion hearts beating with the same rythm, Eight billion minds tuned in the same frequency, Eight billion bodies made of the same, fragile bones. Yet, each one is the lead of his own unique story Eight billion people and one person you choose to spend your life with. An intricately crafted web of walking emotions. It's really a wonder. . . . #himalayas #indianphotography #_soi #himachal #indiapictures #_coi #himachalpradesh #storiesofindia #bhrigulake #manali #gulaba #indianblogger #natgeoyourshot #_hpics #lonelyplanet #himalayasin #instahimachal #oph #jannatofhimachal #nomadsofindia (at Bhrigu lake) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4cVXTuJVmT/?igshid=1sge2rco9zbao

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I used to think that if I was a movie character, I would probably be that guy who has absolutely no connection to the main leads and foolishly gets hinself killed while the villain is aiming towards the hero. Even in my life, I have sometimes felt, I am stuck to playing side characters or I am stuck in the wrong movie altogether. When no matter how hard you try, things have a way of making themselves go wrong. When an interval is all you need but somehow the movie wont stop. When I am the scriptwriter of my own story, I managed to sideline myself in every scenario. With the pen in my hand and an ability to decide each day, why would/should I limit myself to a few lines. What do you think? What character do you play in your movie? . . . #indianphotography #mypixeldiary #himalayas #india_gram #himachal #maharashtra_ig #everydayindia #ladakh #himachalpradesh #leh #delhi_igers #uttarakhand #mumbai_igers #indiatravel #indiaphotosociety #instahimachal #india_undiscovered #ifoundawesome #f4fofficial #himalayangeographic #himgeo #trell #tripyoursoul (at Uttarakhand) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4ZwidmpqjZ/?igshid=wiv729bbkty0

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It's been a few years since I've embarked on this journey of taking up trekking professionally and creating content. On the way, there are some things that I've realized. 1) Compared to creating content while travelling in cities or other foreign countries, creating content on treks and that too over a long span of time can be quite challenging. Undoubtedly, it all boils down to your skills and perspective, but when you have to continuously create content while trekking, it is a little difficult. 2) Within a span of two years, when I look back at my work, I've realized I've grown tremendously as a photographer (and I won't shy away in admitting that). That has been a journey of its own and personally, if I am able to look back and see a huge improvement, then that is the most fulfilling part for me. However, after two years, I continuously strive to create content that is better than my last work, no matter how minuscule the difference is. The will to keep improving is something I encounter in every trek I undertake. 3) While keeping this thought in my mind the whole time - there is another daunting challenge in play while on a trek. That is, the trek itself. Content creation is a part of the trek but the main purpose of the trek is the trek itself and that can be physically challenging as well. When you see a long trail or mountain to climb in front of you, and you know that on the side you have to keep taking pictures and capturing frames, it can take a toll on you. 4) I won't lie, I do all this because I genuinely love it and I completely enjoy all my treks. This is not an analysis of my personal laments, rather a discussion about how I can improve the way I do my treks and look at these things. When you've been on this journey for so long, it is easy to forget the passion you had when you began it. I would love to hear some tips regarding the same from you. . . . #yourshotphotographer #lonelyplanetindia #himalayas #_soi #indianblogger #indiapictures #photographers_of_india #uttarakhand #oph #poi #storiesofindia #_coi #earthpix #NGTIndia #nustaharamkhor #travelrealindia #incredibleindia #himalayasin (at Panwalikantha) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4XNKBhp0d6/?igshid=o7uwif69kxl4

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I want to wander through the open roads, in the night. I might walk on your etched footprints but the cold of the night darkness of my sight let me create a path of my own. . I might reach, wandering into the green fields of blooms, or a darkness greater and beyond my sight but, I have left my etched footprints behind a memory of my heart that longed to wander away . . . #indianphotography #mypixeldiary #himalayas #india_gram #himachal #maharashtra_ig #everydayindia #ladakh #himachalpradesh #leh #delhi_igers #uttarakhand #mumbai_igers #indiatravel #indiaphotosociety #instahimachal #india_undiscovered #ifoundawesome #f4fofficial #himalayangeographic #himgeo #trell #tripyoursoul (at Panwalikantha) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4Um13Dpx6i/?igshid=13flu4nj5vidp

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Most of the paths we cross are ways out of endless labyrinths. They begin with acceptance and the path begins to unfold itself. They begin with learning to love yourself not because others tell you to, but because you're the only company you've forever. When you're trying to find your way hastily, running around in circles, you see a ray of sunshine peak through the hole beyond which lie your dreams and your fantasies. The dreams you never believed you could achieve, so it feels wrong to open that path for you. Because to survive is to believe and when you can't believe in yourself, don't expect others to save you. . . . #photographers_of_india #himalayas #CapturedOnCanon #_soi #lonelyplanetindia#natgeoyourshot #kedarnath #indianphotography #storiesofindia #uttarakhand #indianblogger #maibhisadakchap #oph #_coi #incredibleindia #earthpix #himalayasin #natgeoindia #travelrealindia #indiaview (at Uttarakhand) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4SErSsJW-m/?igshid=1wo8zrydndltf

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Day 4 - Panwali Kantha Last day (3/3) Around 12:30 pm, we had our lunch. We were carrying some dahi and parathas with us, and unlike last time, made sure to carry some disposable plates. So, we had a pretty basic lunch and after that continued our journey towards Guttu. We reached Guttu by 2 pm and at this point, our trek was completed. Now, I just had to catch a bus to either Ghansali or Rishikesh and from there onward, to Delhi. Finding a bus in Guttu proved to be a difficult task and as I had a class the next day, I was in a desperate pinch to travel back to Delhi as soon as possible. Luckily, I met some people in a car who were travelling to Rishikesh and hitched with them for 500 bucks. With this, I dodged the added trouble of changing buses in Ghansali, and from Rishikesh, finding a bus to Delhi was quite easy. All in all, the trek was quite happening and in many ways, beautiful. I traveled solo on this one, accompanied by my guide for the most part. The one thing that would stay with me about this one, is the beautiful sunrises and sunsets of Panwali Kantha. If you are one to adore a good sunrise, you need to travel to this place. Music credits: @tajdarjunaid . . . #indianphotography #mypixeldiary #himalayas #india_gram #himachal #maharashtra_ig #everydayindia #ladakh #himachalpradesh #leh #delhi_igers #uttarakhand #mumbai_igers #indiatravel #indiaphotosociety #instahimachal #india_undiscovered #ifoundawesome #f4fofficial #himalayangeographic #himgeo #trell #tripyoursoul (at Panwalikantha) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4PdD4LJk3S/?igshid=y9icw8kc5sp6

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Day 4 - Panwali Kantha Last day (2/3) This trek wasn't through a set trail. It was mostly through a forest, which in some areas turned very dense. I asked Vijay Bhai about the possibility of encountering a wild animal on the trek, and he gave me a mild, "yes, definitely', which high-key didn't help much. But, he also slid in a "what's there to worry about, I'm here" and as boastful as that was, it helped in knocking the idea out of my head. We spotted a "Barasingha" on our way and as we kept going,I was five steps behind Vjay Bhai when he suddenly stopped and expanded both his arms, in a motion to stop me as well. He turned and motioned me to stay quiet and I swear for that moment, I had already started imagining my eulogy. Then, he turned, looked up to his left and continued the trek as if nothing happened. On my questioning, he answered that he thought he saw an animal but it was probably just a deer, and nothing else more dangerous. So, as we wandered deeper into the forest, Vijay Bhai kept me entertained, telling me stories about his village. So, one story he told me has stuck with me and probably will for a lifetime. Now, I don't know how true it is, but as per Vijay Bhai, a man in his village was once travelling when he encountered a sher (lion) on his way. So, the lion roared and started running before pouncing on him. On seeing this, the man roared even louder and pounced back, scaring the lion into running away. So, as you might be able to tell, Vijay Bhai and his anecdotes were surely something that made sure I never got bored while trekking. About the source's credibility, you guys might be better judges. . . . #landscapephotography #goldenhour #CapturedOnCanon #highonhimalayas #_soi #indiatravelgram #mypixeldiary #indianphotography #photographers_of_india #indianblogger #panwalikantha #kedarnath #uttarakhand #himalayas #bbctravel #natgeoyourshot #_instaindia_ #indiaview #himalayasin #nomadsofindia #voyaged (at Panwalikantha) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4M5nhrpfSZ/?igshid=7mdpvzo0e0gj

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Day 4 - Panwali Kantha Last day (1/3) Panwali Kantha - Guttu - Ghansali - Rishikesh Delhi I woke up around 6 am, just when the sun was beginning to rise as well. When you open your eyes, with the thought of an amazing trek ahead and watch the sky filled with thousands of colorful specks as soon as you step out, your day is made before it even begins. I looked at that view, letting the fresh air and good vibes sink in. After that, I picked up the camera and wandered into the meadows to get a few snaps. Had a good, cheerful photography session with Bade Mian as my muse and model in many frames, and afterwards came back to grab a quick bite and start the trek. So, I had my dose of chai and around 8 am, my guide Vijay Bhai and I started our trek. So, on the last day, we were planning to trek from Panwali Kantha to Guttu and exit from there. The trail covered a distance of about 17 km and a large proportion of it was mainly descend. The trek started with mostly ascend, we climbed a hill continuously for the initial part and we reached a small temple on the hilltop, the rest of the trek was mostly descend. For me personally, descending is much more difficult than ascending. The thing is, while trekking upwards, even though it involves more cardio, you still have control over your body to a large extent. On the other hand, when you are going downhill, there's always an issue of maintaining your balance and that in turn can lead to some dangerous accidents. Also, there is also usually a pressure on your knees. I remember a trek I did with a continuous descend of 23 km , and afterwards when I stood up straight, my kneecaps were literally clanking. . . . #himalayas #indianphotography #indiatravelgram #photographers_of_india #oph #beautifuldestinations #indianblogger #uttarakhand #panwalikantha #kedarnath #travelrealindia #storiesofindia #indiapictures #indianphotos #instahimachal #himalayasin #thrillophilia #tripotocommunity #hippieinhills (at Panwalikantha) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4KUGUjpQFC/?igshid=1asjyxuhb0p7e

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The festival of lights is here, and once again, all of us have made preparations for the big day by getting our houses whitewashed, buying sweets, choosing the best outfits and finding the right gifts for our loved ones. But how about celebrating this Diwali a little differently? Along with cleaning our houses, why not clean our hearts of malice and hate? Why not brighten other's Diwali by sharing gifts and sweets with the less privileged? How about lighting up the evening with friendly smiles instead of bursting crackers? This Diwali, let us all strive to be better humans. . . . #diwali #india #ootd #festivaloflights #kurtapajama #delhi #sodelhi #mypixeldiary #desi_diaries #instadiwali #happydiwali #festivevibes #_soi #delhigram #mumbai_igers #delhi_igers #chandigarh #photographersofindia #indianblogger #indiaclicks (at Delhi, India) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4Hu99kJCpj/?igshid=l0r2xryobg64

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It's that time of the year again. Twinkling cities, glittering smiles, friendly embraces, the sweetness of laddoos, bustling bazaars, giggling children, and flickering diyas - every nook and corner of the country is lit with a celebratory air. Let’s See the #BrightSideOfNight this Diwali and spread love, kindness and rekindle the flame of humanity in our hearts. #DiwaliWithReno2 @oppomobileindia (at Select CityWalk) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4FLAAVJzjV/?igshid=s8pt7eltohsn

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It's that time of the year again. Twinkling cities, glittering smiles, friendly embraces, the sweetness of laddoos, bustling bazaars, giggling children, and flickering diyas - every nook and corner of the country is lit with a celebratory air. Let’s See the #BrightSideOfNight this Diwali and spread love, kindness and rekindle the flame of humanity in our hearts. #DiwaliWithReno2 @oppomobileindia (at Select CityWalk) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4FJ7frJLOt/?igshid=1mthz8c9ygw3r

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A lot of us choose not to do some things or take that step because we tend to get intimidated by other people. You see so many talented people around, mastering the arts that you strive to learn while you carry the charisma of an extremely chivalrous ostrich and you begin to question your place in that world. Self-doubt is human nature and that's exactly what we tend to forget. What is it if not a long chain? There's always a better one around, always someone to get intimidated by and you at the end of it forget, that they're just people too. People who once looked at someone better than them and beat themselves up because they weren't worth it. People who yearn to steal someone else's spotlight. Become better than someone else. Outrun another race. At the end of it, the world just revolves at a nauseous speed until it keeps getting smaller and you realise they are just that, people. Another one of the many people. Same as you yet each different in their own ways. You have your own path. You have your own experiences. You have your own failures. Don't you dare to compare it with anyone else. . . . #himalayas #photographers_of_india #mypixeldiary #indiatravelgram #indianblogger #himachal #bhrigulake #himachalpradesh #_soi #_coi #indiaview #indiapictures #indianphotography #_hpics #storiesofindia #beautifuldestinations #manali #instahimachal #jannatofhimachal #earthpix #jannatehimachal #himalayasin #_kmhoe (at Bhrigu lake) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4CnWzdpDPz/?igshid=59rjstoakixd

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A breath away From the mountain's fire Lying safely into the Cocoon of Trees safely nesting me I feel The tiny speck of energy That makes A man like me Firefly amidst A world in scorching light Each breath So dainty Each step So valued A tiny speck of energy That can change The world . . . #CapturedOnCanon #himalayas #_soi #lonelyplanetindia #photographers_of_india #himalayasin #depthobsessed #uttarakhand #panwalikantha #kedarnath #triyuginarayan #_hpics #beautifuldestinations #earthpix #adobecreativecloud #incredibleindia #travelrealindia #indiatravel #indianbogger #indiapictures #himachalpradesh #nomadsofindia (at Panwalikantha) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4AKKN2JQmI/?igshid=guhvgs8shubo

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Day 3 - Panwali Kantha (3/3) Panwali Kantha welcomed me with steaming cups of chai and two dogs as soon as I stepped into it. One of them was injured on a leg and the other was so hefty, I went on to ask if he had any illness, but was assured by the locals that it was just the aftermath of his love for food. I went on to Bugyal to analyse the place as to where I would set my tripod at night and came back. Now, as I am writing this, I am standing in the middle of Bugyal, surrounded by the green meadows as far as the eye can see. I can see the Kedarnath Peak and Chaukamba in front of me, and through them, a streak of clouds of various hues-painting the sky in shades of black, blue, orange and brown, It's almost surreal and fantasy-like, at moments like these, when you stand witnessing such great beauty, you begin to release your insignificance and significance, as if you have no place in the world but you are as big as the cosmos. Trust me, if you are a sunset or sunrise lover, this is a place you cannot miss in your lifetime. After witnessing the utterly beautiful sunset, I decided to retreat and treat myself with a single proper meal for the day. Sajjan Bhai, Vijay Bhai, Bade Mian and I had a simple dinner of dahi, dal and roti and after an argument of who wants to sleep alone and who doesn't (me pitching in for the same), we finally decided to grab an extra bedding for me to put in the kitchen area. Sajjan Bhai opened his bluetooth speaker and we all began to doze off, listening to old, classic, Bollywood beauties before the dogs began their own cult declaration out in the night. Vijay Bhai told me that Bara Singha, a kind of deer, usually ventures into the meadows in the night and the dogs are probably barking because of that. Eventually, in the midst of the howling and the music, we soon went off to sleep before we realized it. . . . #lonelyplanetindia #uttarakhand #_soi #himalayas #streetsofindia #earthfocus #photographers_of_india #CNTGiveitashot #lonelyplanet #gulabikantha #indiapictures #nustaharamkhor #yourshot_india #NGTIndia #_coi #storiesofindia #earthpix #indianblogger #natgeoyourshot #maibhisadakchap #instahimachal #himalayasin (at Uttarakhand) https://www.instagram.com/p/B39bQOIpdz9/?igshid=jmkes9u9j347