THE MOUNTAIN GIRL

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As summers hit Delhi with full force, all I can dream of is Spiti. Its semi-frozen rivers, criss-crossing dramatic landscapes, glaciers hanging above narrow roads, little red houses dotting the white blanket of snow - all these spectacular little nuggets that will convince you to live the rest of your life amidst this marvellous beauty. ❤️ . . . #themountaingirltales #incrediblehimachal #incrediblespiti #winterwonderland #instahimachal #himalayantravellers #highonhimalayas #meinbanjaran #himachalpictures #himachalgram #himachaltourism #streetsofhimachal #jannatehimachal #himalayantravellers #himachalnavigator #travelgram #igdaily #ig_travel #mountainlove

Lofty mountains, green peaks, a constant cloud cover, best travel buddy, two piping hot cups of chai and coffee, nothing to do, nowhere to be, and the feeling of being at the edge of the world. Just what my soul craves right now. . . . 📸 - @googlepixel, by instawife @pratiksha.k 😘#teampixel . . . #themountaingirltales #instahimachal #himalayantravellers #girlswhotravel #himalayangirls #telltnlindia #lonelyplanetindia #discoverindiamagazine #indiainframes #igdaily #himalayangeographic #jannatehimachal #onehimachal #eattravelliverepeat #meinbanjaran #highonhimalayas #incrediblehimachal #himachalpictures #himachalgram #bff

Jaisalmer welcomed me with the most generous hospitality I've ever received anywhere in the country. . . This picture is from one such evening where an entire village came to my rescue, trying to help me find a spot that had decent internet connection, so I could finish some urgent work that had come up, while @pratiksha.k distracted all the kids who had gathered around me. After an hour of toiling, I stepped out for a break and saw her busy playing with them, clicking pictures and getting some questionable henna design on her hands. After watching a fab sunset together, we were escorted back to our homestay by the kid in this picture, Panna Ram. He spoke all along the way, talking about his life here, his school, friends and how often he visits the nearest city. Now, kids can often talk crazy; you never know what words will come out of their mouth, and most times they are pretty incoherent. But I was pleasantly surprised with Panna's insightful thoughts about education, patriarchy and the likes. . . Living in a remote village, Panna and his friends don't get as many opportunities growing up, as children in cities do. But maybe by being away from the petty squabbles and vicious character attacks prevalent outside, they end up focusing on the more important and real issues of life. . . Travel can be a real eye-opener no? #themountaingirltales #instajaisalmer #jaisalmerdiaries #telltnlindia #lonelyplanetindia #natgeoyourshot #theshootingstar #teampixel #storiesofrajasthan #rajasthandiaries #rajasthanclicks #discoverindiamagazine #girlswhotravel #wondersofrajasthan #meinbanjaran #myrajasthan #padharomharedes #indiainframes #igdaily #followmyadventure

Here's a picture of a doggo to brighten up your Thursday. 🤗 . . Picture credits - Jaaneman @uzuuumaki ❤️ . . #themountaingirltales #dogsofinstagram #doggo #mountainlove #mountainlife #mountaindog #instatravel #igdaily #instahimachal #himalayantravellers #highonhimalayas #himachalpictures #awesomehimachal #dharamshalalocal #dharamshalagram #mcleodganj #travelcompany #himachalgram #highlandernetwork #jannatehimachal

Miss my Sri Lankan holiday a tad bit too much today. . . This picture is from Galle. Its coastline is every beach lover's dream. Think palm-lined shores with lazy turtles floating in its turquoise waters. Also, food should definitely be on top of your list when you're planning to visit the Galle Fort area, especially some authentic Sri Lankan cuisine. Some pop-up cafes are worth visiting for their decor alone. Eat to your heart's delight, and then take a leisurely stroll along the restored Dutch quarters framed with art and postcard-like boutique stores. . . #themountaingirltales #beachesoftheworld #beachesofsrilanka #meinbanjaran #telltnlindia #natgeoyourshot #lonelyplanetindia #tripotocommunity #girlswhotravel #ig_travel #igdaily #discoversrilanka #srilankatourism #galle #teampixel #eattravelliverepeat #destinationsrilanka #wonderlustsrilanka #srilankatravelgram #srilankago #srilankadaily #followmyadventure

The past year has been all about my personal struggle with how I wanted to balance my personal and professional life. I quit working full time towards the end of 2017, and I'm super grateful to have had enough work opportunities to sustain a life in the city and my monthly travels. And while I also ended up travelling more than ever last year, I realized I wasn't being able to enjoy them as much as I had hoped to, because work commitments. So, I tweaked things a bit. For the longer trips, I worked my ass off the preceding weeks and then left for my destinations with zero stress. That didn't always work out either. Also, all the days I wasn't travelling and sitting home working full day, made me anxious and I started to crave a routine and regular human interaction. So I took up work that required me to be at a certain place on most days, around people and working for a few hours, apart from the work I did after I came back home. . The point of this tirade is that for all of you who have ever told me that you envy my lifestyle or the kind of work I do and the places I travel to, know that it's been a major struggle for me to maintain a balance. It's not all rosy and there have been days when I have wanted to quit all of this and go back to a full time job. Or just head to the mountains with my laptop to enjoy the snow or rain or spring and all other seasons. Always torn between the familiarity of routine and thrill of the unknown, and still am. But that's life, and I am making sure I live it only my way. Everyone has a different definition of finding balance, ambitions, a good career, etc. So try everything till you find the thing that floats your boat. And then, just go for it! 😊 . . . #themountaingirltales #himalayantravellers #uttarakhandtraveller #uttarakhandpictures #uttarakhandheaven #indiangirlstravel #meinbanjaran #euttranchal #himalayanfootslog #girlswhotravel #justwravel #ig_travel #mobilemag #igdaily #instafamily #indiaclicks #indianshutterbugs #followmyadventure

The first time I left Dehradun for college was in 2009. The city may have changed over the years, but the heartache that comes with leaving it behind every time I'm here is still the same. . . #themountaingirltales #sodoon #welovedoon #ddncity #dehradundiaries #landour #mussoorie #roadtomussoorie #ig_travel #girlswhotravel #mountainlove #mountainlife #incredibleuttarakhand #euttaranchal #uttarakhandtraveller #uttarakhandpictures #teampixel

There was a time when summers meant longer playing hours, afternoons spent licking mangoes and litchi dangling from trees in every house. I loved cycling to school and crossing the narrow canal that ran right in front of it. I'd love playing cricket in hidden jungles across Dehradun on weekends. Power cuts meant sitting on the terrace and chatting with neighbours under the moonlight that would bathe the entire town. . . And then I grew up, and summers became all about finding the nearest air-conditioned hub, and escaping the wretched cities, towards cooler mountains. Everyone seems more irritable. Heat waves kill humans and animals alike. Suddenly, it becomes so easy to forget how effervescent and free we all were, no? . . . #themountaingirltales #uttarakhandtraveller #uttarakhandpictures #kumaon #incredibleuttarakhand #uttarakhandtourism #almora #summerstyle #summervibes #instatravel #travelgram #mountainlife #highonhimalayas #teampixel #weekendvibes #weekendview

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