One fine day, I decided to leave it all. Leave the derision that wakes you up in the night. Leave the bullshit that does not allow you a good night’s sleep Leave the people who never rise above their insecurities. Leave the circumstances that compel you to doubt yourself Leave the surroundings that makes you…
Travel Musings – Nag Tibba
“But before I die, I want to fight for life. If I can walk on my own, I can go wherever I like.” And these beautiful lines from #elevenminutes aptly describe my state of mind while trekking towards the Nag Tibba base camp on day 1. I wanted to give up and get back to…
Travel musings – Nag Tibba
Lately, I have realized that on steep ⛰️ treks, you need to be careful with the weight of your bag. The heavier it is, the more it will hinder your movements. And on steeper terrain, you need to be cautious while traversing as any wrong move could hurt you. This bag was around 8-9kg and…
Travel musings – City Palace, Jaipur
The walls will turn more rustic The designs will fade away The colours won’t last that long But these memories Only these memories shall remain.
Thok – The House of Kakori, Lajpat Nagar New Delhi
Seldom do we get to indulge in delectable Mughlai cuisine in the comfort of our homes. And when the class apart dishes are delivered right at your doorstep, the happiness is fourfold. So when Nom Nom Desi managed to prepare a lovely assortment of appetizers in a short span of two hours and achieve on…
Grandpa, where are you?
Those breezy mornings when I run I stiffle a sniff and move for the kill But then an octagenarian stops me And scolds me for being too fast. With all reverence, I obey him And then realization hits me He has grandkids to play with But my grandparents are far away So ohh grandpa, where…
Healthy Eats, Malviya Nagar, New Delhi
Delivery: On time Packaging: Perfect Grilled chicken in pesto sandwich: The chicken mince was fine but the characteristic flavour of pesto sauce was missing here. Chicken sausage and mushroom bowl: The sausages, the mushrooms and the vegetables were fresh and juicy but the same can not be said about the brown rice which was dry….
The crowning jewel of the Shiwaliks – Nag Tibba
What will be life if we do not follow our heart’s wishes for adventures? My first Uttarakhand and a winter trek happened at the beginning of 2018. The temperatures in Delhi were already below 5 degrees and Uttarakhand signifies a red signal for cold prone people like me. But regular adventures satisfy the soul and…
Awadhi Affair, GK-1, New Delhi
On time delivery with top notch packaging Mutton Seekh Kebab: The fineness of the minced meat is commendable but the spiciness level mars this snack. Moreover, the seekh is not as firm as it should be. Bharwa Malai Soya Chaap: This beauty is a heaven for vegetarians and non vegetarians alike. The finely minced mixture…
Mountains o’ mountains
Dear Himalayas, Greetings of the day to you, whether you are the lofty Greater Himalayas, the enchanting Middle Himalayas (Himachal) or the mud and pebble laden Lesser Himalayas (Shiwaliks). You see, the biggest regret of my life till date is not exploring your mesmerizing valleys, climbing your challenging peaks and relishing the sense of achievement…
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