Most Peaceful Gurudwara On Earth

Sometimes you just don't need an backpacking destination to find peace, all you gotta do is pack your stuff and go with the flow.

As the weekend approached, i knew i had to head out to explore some new place. But this time it should be unique one as i have been through the mountains and beaches, it was time to head towards midst of India. Only place i could recall was Nanded where people visit all around the world just to take blessing's at "Hazur Sahib Gurudwara".

Started off my journey late evening from Mumbai which took all over 13hrs to reach Nanded through NH-61. As i knew i was going to stay in Nanded just for over 10hrs, i opt for sleeper bus to get full fledged sleep overnight and too my luck it went as planned. Around 09:00am i reached at Nanded (Hingoli Gate Stop) which is hardly a km away from the gurudwara. It was all but sunny out there and temperature was peaking up every minute.

Grabbed up my stuff and began up hunting for hotel's where i could get freshen up for the day and head out. As it was more of pilgrimage spot then the backpacking one, i knew it would be hard to find a dorm rooms in this town. Too my luck at "Hotel Teakwood" they were offering dorm's for just 200rs which was like icing on cake for my budget trip. Checked in, took a bath and there i was all set to head out. As i stepped out, i knew it's gona be a long hot n sweaty day.

As i was walking towards gurudwara i could hear the chants which were being played over the speakers. I was simply amazed by looking at the huge entrance of the Gurudwara which left me numb for a while.

As i walked inside, i could feel a wave of positive vibes been hitting up through my soul. It was the magic of the chants which was making the whole place lit up with vibes. No doubt it was that moment where you just have to go with the flow of the time and soak in the vibes. Took blessing of "Sri Guru Gobind Singh" takht and sat there for couple of hours. Time passed by and i googled out few places to see in nanded.

Planned to take a city tour and started walking down the lanes. I could see there was ultimate silence and no huzzle buzzle on the roads. Just the fact which drived me crazy was this city is not at all kept clean, as garbage was building up at the dustbins and all. Ignoring all these stuff, i eventually landed up at the banks of River Godavari which was known as "Govardhan Ghat" or "Godavari Ghat" over here.

I must say they have maintained this spot really well. It was almost around 1pm and this place was all heated up as the temperature was soaring upto 40°. I decided to walk back towards gurudwara and while heading back i had my lunch in one of the famous restro in the town. It was time to take nap and i didn't wanted to head back towards dorm. Again i went inside gurdwara and trust me guys this gurudwara is so big that it has got big trees inside the premises. It was something with the place, as i laid down under this tree it took just a breeze to just close up my eyes and boom !!!!! Took a couple hour power nap and headed towards dorm to pick up my stuff, as it was time to catch bus.   

Just 10hrs in Nanded !!!! Yes, thats the exact time which i spent here, but it was worth visiting as i never in knew i could have got another chance to visit this place all by my own.

Yet another destination goes back in my blog and memories, which was visiting to the "Most Peaceful Gurudwara On Earth".

Let's see where time takes me towards the next destination. Till then as always .....

Carry Less and Travel More !!!!

Alleppey - Venice Of The East

After an fascinating experience back in Varkala , it was time to sail through the Backwater's of Kerala in Allappuzha a.k.a Alleppey.

 It was sunny day and for the first time in my life i din't wanted to leave a place where i was emotionally attached and felt low while signing off from Lost hostel at Varkala. But as it says, Journey must continue...... Now let me be clear here, Never in my "Solo Travel" journey i ever traveled by train.

As Varkala to Alleppey ride is like an couple of hr journey, i prefered taking general ticket rather opting for standard one. It costed me around 50rs which was the cheapest ticket on that route. Too my luck it was sunday and due to off-season train was half-empty though general coach was having a lil bit of rush but at the end i got seat. It was indeed one of the most beautiful scene-tic ride of the country. Kerala fascinate's at every point of the trip.

 It was mid-day and i landed up in Alleppey and quickly checked into Zostel where i was suppose to spend my night. Oh boy, they have constructed this place so well and the location is so perfect that it's worth visiting this place.

I quickly had a bite on my noon meal and started exploring the place for a bit, went all the way to boating point and waited for some amazing snaps. As the boat ride through through backwater was about 2hr to 3hr ride i opted out from taking it. I preferred hanging around the city rather taking boat ride as i found the hype which people created for the city has been lost somewhere.

While returning back to Zostel, i found few of my #Zosteller (People who stay's at Zostel) friend's walking down the lane. They were hunting down a nice bakery, as it was 1 of there friend's birthday. We walked through the ravishing roads of Alleppey and ended up buying all the stuff which was needed for the party. It was almost time for sunset and we quickly headed back to our rooms and started walking on the dazzling Alleppey Beach 🏖

It was that time when i realized this was the last day of my Kerala Trip and i have to live each and every moment of it. As the time pass by our Zosteller group was getting bigger and as most people were solo traveler's everyone were mixing up pretty well.

P.S:- Blur Pic due to pic was taken at high risk level. 😉

At that night each and every Zosteller was in "Cafe Catamaran" where jazz music was been performed by very much talented musician's.

We had a blast at that night and it all has went in memories,pictures and blog's. It was time for cake surprise to the birthday girl's. Yes, another traveler all the way from England was also having her special day. We were around 10 of us chit-chatting and sharing our experience's and getting to know about new places which every individual visited. It was indeed those night of your life where you expect it shouldn't end and time should stand by.

It was past mid-night and all i knew was that i have to catch an early morning train to kochi around 6am. But i din't care as there are only few moments in life where you can experience such an amazing company to be with. So before i forget all of there name's let me just re-call them here so that it will be there on my blog page forever everytime i wished to recollect the memory. So the Zosteller's  whom i met were Anoosha,Ayush,Vasanthi, Alankrita, Shubhda, Alex,Sagar, Vita and more...... With that said, i waved a final goodbye for the night and asked them to be in touch through social media's and stuff.

Half-asleep i woke up in morning and prepared myself for the return journey, Caught the train on time and slept for an sweet hr. Kochi airport is damn far from the city and thankfully Metro has started in kochi just a month prior to my visit which made my journey more to ease.  Met an amazing couple on the way while we shared our auto towards the airport after a comfy metro ride. No wonder Cochin  airport is pretty well maintained and food rates are more cheaper as compared to that in other airport. There i flew all the way back to Mumbai with loads and loads of memories......

                                        It's Truly said that, "Kerala - God's Own Country"

                      Also, as promised let me tell you how much did this trip Cost me?????

Overall costing for this trip is 8500₹ which includes flight fare's from Mumbai to Trivandrum and Cochin to Mumbai which costed me for just 4k. Also, as i stayed in dormitory rooms my per day room rent was 400₹ for 3nights. Bike rent and inter travel to the city never passed 1000₹ mark. It was indeed a budget trip for me.

With that said, it time to plan for new trip's. Do let me know if you find this blog informative and don't forget to check Vlog of my trip on Youtube. Click Here ---> Kerala Trip

Carry Less, Travel More !!!!!