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The Long Way to Everest Base Camp | A Decade in the Himalayas

What comes to your mind when I ask, “What’s the tallest mountain on Earth?”Almost instinctively, the answer must have been Mount Everest. An easy answer. But standing on its summit?…

By Vijaykumar DuraiarasanApril 18, 2026April 19, 2026Leave a comment
Adventure, Monsoon, Travel Stories, Trekking

2025 Through My Lens: Travel, Photography & Life Beyond the Desk

The year 2025 was probably one of the most turbulent and unsettling periods in recent times, especially for the Information Technology services industry, both in India and across the globe.…

By Vijaykumar DuraiarasanMarch 21, 2026March 30, 2026Leave a comment
Adventure, Adventure Photography, Himalayas, Leisure Travel, Trekking

2024: A Year of Travel, Photography & Purposeful Living

The world around me was buzzing with conversations about Artificial Intelligence. As a professional in the rapidly evolving Information Technology sector, it is inevitable that this term arises frequently in…

By Vijaykumar DuraiarasanFebruary 4, 2025March 23, 202616 Comments
Adventure, Chennai

Rekindling My Love for the IAF at Chennai’s Record-Breaking Air Show

Growing up, I always harbored a deep desire to join the armed forces, with a particular fascination for the Indian Air Force. As a teenager and well into my early…

By Vijaykumar DuraiarasanOctober 13, 2024October 17, 202411 Comments
Adventure, Adventure Photography, Himalayas, Trekking

Discovering the Surya Top Trek: Stunning Panoramas of Gangotri and Yamunotri Ranges

A trip to the Himalayas is not simply a matter of packing bags and taking a flight. It requires a dedicated approach to strengthening both the mind and body, with…

By Vijaykumar DuraiarasanMay 25, 2024June 3, 20244 Comments
Adventure, Waterfall, Wildlife

Photo Blog | In the Lap of Nature | Exploring Meghalaya and Assam’s Wilderness

Every time I release a new blog post, I make it a tradition to also create a special Photo Blog. The Photo Blog is a simplified version of the original…

By Vijaykumar DuraiarasanMarch 15, 2024April 6, 20246 Comments
Adventure, Couple Travel Series, Leisure Travel, Trekking, Waterfall

Whispers of Phe Phe: Meghalaya’s Jaw-dropping Waterfalls

Welcome to the fourth part of the Mesmerizing Meghalaya series! If you have come across this travelogue without reading the previous parts, I recommend starting with Part -1, Part –…

By Vijaykumar DuraiarasanFebruary 24, 2024March 31, 20242 Comments
Adventure, Leisure Travel, Trekking

Dawki & Shnongpdeng: The Serene Beauty of Meghalaya’s Riverine Delights

Welcome to the third part of the Mesmerizing Meghalaya series! If you have come across this travelogue without reading the previous parts, I recommend starting with Part -1 and Part…

By Vijaykumar DuraiarasanFebruary 21, 2024May 28, 20243 Comments
Adventure, Couple Travel Series, Leisure Travel, Trekking

A Day in Mawlynnong: Asia’s Cleanest Village

Welcome to the second installment of the Mesmerizing Meghalaya series! If you’ve stumbled upon this travelogue directly, I kindly suggest you start by reading the previous part. It’s a truly…

By Vijaykumar DuraiarasanFebruary 14, 2024March 31, 20247 Comments
Adventure, Adventure Photography, Himalayas, Trekking, Waterfall

Buran Ghati Trek – An Enigmatic Himalayan Tale

An odyssey to the Himalayas is all about one’s psychological ability & strength. The physical aspect of it, although essential, comes later. Exactly a year ago, before I embarked on…

By Vijaykumar DuraiarasanJuly 23, 2023March 21, 2026Leave a comment

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