Himachal Pradesh
The breathtaking views of the Himalayas! The pine trees that seem to touch the skies, the serenity of them. The search to find Deohari village in Sainj valley, paragliding amidst the valleys in Raison (that feeling of soaring like a bird!), the astounding views from the Manali to Sainj journey, the snowscape of Rohtang...
Pondicherry
Strolling and cycling through the quarters of Pondicherry, boating near the Pondicherry mangroves, walking alongside the beach stretches, immersing in the jungles amidst the outskirts...
Uttarakhand
The feeling of standing on the edge of a bungee platform and rafting amidst rapids on the river Ganga!
Words fail to describe how I felt when I hung on the edge of a bungee cord at Mohanchatti. It humbled me as a person. I felt as if time stood still when I was suspended mid-air by the cord. The streams of thoughts that came for those still moments and then, when the cord became active again and that wide grin that erupted on my face!
Meghalaya
The picturesque mountains laden with innumerous waterfalls, teal-shaded crystal clear rivers, the soft rumbling of Umngot waters, jumping off a cliff to Umngot river and kayaking, ziplining across Mawkdok valley, the hike to Double decker living root bridge and the waterfalls, the village of Mawlynnong, the moss-strewn giant trees, losing oneself in gazing at the countless butterflies, Khasi cuisine, the wild orchids, getting to the rear side of Prut waterfalls, the skylight at the end of Mawsmai caves...
Kashmir
The breathtaking landscape, beautiful streams, snow-capped mountains, jaw-dropping valleys, river rafting in Pahalgam, cable car trip across the snow-filled Gulmarg, relaxing ride in Shikara, Aru and Betaab beauty, meadows of Doodhpatri, stay at the wooden houseboat, the floating Kashmir markets...
Paris
The well-connected navigation system within the city, Navigo Pass, the sceneries from the train, the elevator views of Eiffel tower, mesmerizing street music at Montmartre, the postcards and paintings from the shops near the Seine river, the intriguing 'Shakespeare and company' bookstore, the beautiful stained glass art of Sainte-Chapelle, the feeling one gets as one crosses the bridge across Seine river from a boat down, the grand Louvre museum (especially the hunt for Mona Lisa painting and finally realizing that it is not as huge in frame dimensions as you thought), the delectable macaroons and croissants, the well-maintained gardens of Palace of Versailles...
Brussels
The grandeur view from the Atomium, the walk to Grand Place, and the amazing Belgian fries and waffles!
Erie
The breathtaking sceneries, the lake view, the factory visit, the beautiful wildflowers...
College Station
The blooming pink flowers of Texas A&M University, the brick-laden buildings, the Ground Shuttle journey...