For as long as I can remember, my heart has beaten to the rhythm of the outdoors. As William Hazlitt said, “I can enjoy society in a room; but out of doors, nature is company enough for me.” Nature has always been my anchor, my compass, my most loyal companion. I’ve smiled at flowers only to feel them smiling back, spoken silently with the mountains only to hear them whisper wisdom, and stood still just to watch the endless shades of green dance in the breeze.

The Nature Lover in Me

From childhood days of running wild in open fields to adult mornings jogging at Pune’s Durga Tekdi, nature has given me both solace and strength. When Rajgad Fort would slowly emerge from a sea of clouds, I knew I wasn’t just seeing a mountain — I was seeing life reminding me of its wonder.

Nature has been my teacher, my healer, and my guide. It has shown me that in front of its vastness, even our biggest achievements look small — and yet, it still makes space for every little soul to feel at home.

The Trekker in Me

My love affair with the mountains began in the 10th grade with Lohagad. A small group of us trekked up, cooked in a cave, and fell asleep under a million stars. That night lit a spark that never faded. Since then, I’ve climbed over 200 forts and countless peaks across the Sahyadris and the Himalayas.

For me, trekking isn’t about competing with others; it’s about competing with myself — pushing through fatigue, conquering fear, and feeling the unmatched joy of standing on a summit that looked impossible a few hours earlier. My dream is to scale every fort in Maharashtra — each one holding its own story, its own soul.

And along the way, I’ve created history too. At Duke’s Nose, with a passionate team of adventurers, I led events that entered the Limca Book of Records — for the highest number of people rappelling and valley crossing in a single day. Not once, but twice. We created a record, then broke our own record two years in a row. That thrill taught me that adventure is as much about courage as it is about community.

The Writer in Me

Writing came to me as a way of bottling up the magic of my travels. My first travelogue about Bhorgiri soon turned into a collection of stories that found their way into publications like Maharashtra Times and Bhatkanti. Words, I discovered, could be companions too — a way to invite others into the trails I had walked, the skies I had slept under, and the rivers I had waded through.

The Photographer in Me

But words alone weren’t enough. The lens soon became my second pen. Photography gave me a way to hold on to fleeting light, sudden smiles, and the endless theatre of landscapes. My work has been exhibited at Bal Gandharva Kala Dalan, Pune, and even received praise from renowned artist Raosaheb Gurav. To me, every photograph is not just a picture, but a pause — a chance to say, “Look, isn’t this beautiful?”

The Hidden Chef in Me

If you’ve ever trekked with me, you already know this: food is as important to me as the mountains. While most trekkers are happy with instant noodles, I’ve always believed that great journeys deserve great meals. From Pav Bhaji at Naneghat to hot Biryani, Uttapam, Mango Rice, Misal Pav, and even Aloo Chole Chaat cooked in the wilderness — I’ve carried my kitchen to the hills. For me, cooking outdoors is not just about filling stomachs; it’s about filling hearts with joy.

The New Chapter in Me

After 22 years in Pune — chasing corporate deadlines, leading teams, and living the city’s fast pace — I chose a different rhythm. I packed my life, drove across four states, and moved to Dehradun. Not for a job, not for convenience, but for slow living. Here, surrounded by forests, rivers, and hills, I’ve found the pause button I was searching for.

For me, Life is an Endless Vacation is not just a tagline — it’s a way of being. It’s about living fully, slowing down enough to notice the sunlight breaking through leaves, laughing around a campfire with strangers who become friends, and creating memories that outlast miles.

This is me myself & I!
A traveller. A trekker. A writer. A photographer. A chef.
But above all, a seeker of moments.

Because in the end, life isn’t about reaching the destination —
It’s about living the journey, one breath, one step, one story at a time.

If you’ve read this far, chances are we share the same love for stories, journeys, and slowing life down to truly live it. Stick around — explore my travelogues, join me on a trek or retreat, or simply drop a hello. After all, life is too short not to connect.