1. Kedarnath
They ran fast to see the wonder, disappointed to see the normal
O child you haven’t seen the whole thing, I will show you something to ponder…
During your childhood when blood runs fast through your veins and muscles are more elastic, the child in me wanted to cover the strenuous 14 km trek to Kedarnath like a 100 metre sprint race staying always ahead and waiting for others to cover the distance. While during one of those wait I saw the sanctum sanctorum from a distance which didn’t evoked anything special about it, a small temple made up of rock, for this I ran so fast and I turned my eyes trying to recover my breath. After few seconds I gave it a second glance and what I saw was the answer to the innumerable questions coming to my mind. The clouds beneath the temple vanished and white glistening towering rocks emerged from nowhere spreading its charm over the sanctum which was glowing like a baby protected and shielded from its alma mater. Till day I remember that scene which comes flashing again and again.
2. Gurudongmar lake
I shall not reveal myself, so quickly, so effortlessly, I have toiled hard to make this, maintain this
O child come closer and I will pull you for sure, from the bottom of your heart, your hope, your courage, obviously…
We started from Lachen at 4:00 (crazy) with winding roads and darkness, of the morning even after 7:00 as the weather was heavy and everyone was talking about the bad weather, danger and probably not seeing the Teacher in its full glory. We drove for around five hours in almost darkness before entering the roof of the world and with entering the roof our luck also changes with clear blue skies and glistening mountains showing us the path. I will say not only the lake itself but when winding roads gives away to vast land of openness, that whole journey gives a feeling of joy and solitude.
3. Mumbai Taj
When we clicked the photo it was like déjà vu and a sense of humanity to recover and rebuild.
4. Sonmarg
The mule riding and the associated thrill especially when passing through the narrow roads or shall I call no man’s land, from pristine forests, alpine meadows and to accompany us small showers straight to the heaven was like a dream come true. The mule handler cum the guide shot our video while we were going in somewhat a line with occasional cries when the mule inches towards the valley. And after a while suddenly green meadows gives away to white chadar…truly heavenly.
5 Mt. ABU
History says the Taj Mahal was built like a moon hidden in clouds and when the cloud shatters the glory beckons, which means earlier the Taj was purpose fully hidden by tall trees and shrubs and only some small gaps were given in between so that to maintain the awe factor. But here I am going to talk about Honeymoon point which opens suddenly from a narrow opening towards the end of a road hidden with trees and shrubs The large canvas, vastness, stillness and silences puts a strong impression in your mind.
Thou shall never stop believing me but not cares for thee,
The heart inside yours always wanted to see by me
O child I shall come always in small fragments,
Feel the abundance and you shall see me