Adventure amidst the woods -Kumar Parvat

Recently I moved to Bangalore, Life in metro is just all about long working hours fulfilling office commitments, sleeping in cabs for power nap, unexpected traffic and so on. Whenever I opened social media like Facebook, Instagram etc.,   I could see people hanging out and trekking through all the nearby places in Bangalore and since I was new to Bangalore city, I was very excited about trekking unlike my friends:)

Finally on one fine day… I decided to go on a trek, but did not know where to go and how to go. Later, my friend Gururaj who is a part of Trekking organization i.e. Charna group suggested to go to Kumar Parvat. At first, I was sceptical about this trekking adventure as I had never done it before.

I was in dilemma whether to go to Kumar Parvat or not because it was my first solo trekking trip. Most of my friends suggested not to experiment with difficult level trek for the first trekking itself.But I did not have any other option and hence I decided to go.

We were 28 trekkers together in this beautiful journey on 24^th&25^thof Nov 2018. In fact, when I boarded the bus or journey started we all were strangers to each other.

We reached Kukke at 8am and started around 9am from the starting point which was behind Kukke Subrahmanya temple.After 2.5kms of trekking through the dense forest,we reached our first water point (small water fall) and we couldn’t wait for a second to get drenched in the waterfall. It was so relaxing and fresh making our bodies alive after a long-It was very beautiful.We rested there for a while and restarted. Finally, we found the zig-zag trail which basically indicates the end of the forest. It was indeed  worth  my pain to climb up and see the view and sunset!

              

It was a very supportive team. All the tents, Food, Energy drinks and Fruits were provided by them.The food was nice throughout the trip, thanks to our cook! The journey was full of surprises and amazing scenes.It was truly refreshing to see the expanse of green grass, coniferous trees whose fresh air purified my lungs. Also, the trek made me use all my muscles in grasping,holding and balancing to steadily make my way through the foliage, slush and thorny shrubs.Climbing continuously for nearly 5 hours we reached the top of the mountain which of course was a flat plateau and then we reached Battara Mane.Our tents were put near the forest check post and  it will be a challenge  for a first timer as it will test our physical and mental fortitude. Yet, the beautiful sunset makes you forget everything for a while. Later in the evening we had a yummy dinner and slept in tents.

Stage-2 trek  was easy and not much to ascend. We took 1.5-2.5 hours to reach Kallu mantap,a place for break. After this break, it was the most difficult part of the whole trek but our trek guide Kiran and Dikshith motivated me to reach the peak point. I felt tired after every 10 steps Yet, our guide Kiran, Srikanth and the fellow trekkers i.e Ravi, Pavan,Sunny,Sunil,Manoj,Vijay, motivated me by taking 1000+ selfie s Jthey were very helpful and they understood my pain.They waited for me and supported me in the complete trek.It’s only because of steepness of the trail.You will gain lot of altitude during this stage.

The most exciting one was SHESHA PARVATHA,relatively easy trek trail if you compare with previous stage. You will descend bit and trek trail goes inside forest.You will find water stream inside this forest...Feels amazing.It was a beautiful experience for me. Finally reached KP peak point with awesome winning feeling.

While coming back It was already Evening. We started descending from battara mane at 5 pm without any break,we tried to cover maximum distance till it was dark ,then we used our torch to find the routes since it was confusing and scared or getting missed out in the mid of forest. All of sudden it started raining,Thanks to Pavan and Shrikanth for helping me but trekking was very difficult and few were fun :) :). Finally reached base point at 8pm completely drenched in the rain. I had the most memorable days of my life in this trek.Trekked in the Scorching sun, fog, rain and at night as well.

No mobile network and no professional life.Moreover realized that I can survive without mobile network and internet for more than 24 hrs. It was only about survival and to focus on what is exactly required in life...we often make our life complicated by thinking about things which actually doesn't matter at all .I feel like I can do anything I set my mind to. I wish I could say that the feeling lasts forever, but it fades pretty quick once you are back to this civilization.This is certainly an enthralling experience. I applaud the team for their vision in making us feel like we are part of a family and make it more of a community than a group of strangers.

Sunshine at the end of a dark tunnel

Life is an imperfect experience,A journey that for everyone contains light and dark aspects. Suffering is part of growth. Yet, I understand that in the tunnel, it feels hopeless, and it feels like there is no choice. I’ve been there and I feel, there are so many choices to be made about whether to focus on the tunnel, or take positive active steps to shift into the light. If you look back on your life you will see many occasions where an unexpected change occurred, and you still made it to today. If you’re able to build more trust in yourself and your own resilience, then change will feel less of a problem as you have more faith in your ability to  manage whatever may happen.

We can't change mistreat that happened in the past .We can address mistreat that's happening now .We can't  change someone else's decision or behavior if they aren't willing to change .We can change how we respond to them .We can't change the tragedies have occurred in our own lives or in places across the globe .We can support the causes that seek to prevent future or spearhead our own .... And we can't guarantee specific outcomes for our actions ,but we can increase our odds of making a difference  by being clear-headed,patient,andconsistent.Sometimes there will be unfair things that we can simply need to accept ,and it might feel instinctive to fight that. We're only human and we will sometimes give in to our emotional responses . What's important is that we try to move beyond them, So we  don't let the things we can't take control of us.

Dwelling on unfairness doesn't do anything to change it ;it actually affects our ability to do that since obsessive thinking drains our energy ,magnifies our emotions,and keep us more focused on problems than solutions .Being able to distinguish between what you imagine and what is actually happening in your life is any important steps toward living a happier life .

Even in tough seasons,We can still enjoy  the moments that matter .Even when you feel like giving up and that you'll never find your happy face ,finding the moments of joy will remind you that everything is going to be OK. That this too shall pass.Embracing the imperfections ,because the best things in life are imperfect by by natural design.

The goal isn't to get rid all your negative thoughts, feeling or life situations.That's impossible .The goal is to change your response to them.It means accepting life as it is, and accepting whatever happens every time,and making the very best of it .

This isn't easy of course,but it's worth working on.YOU are worth working on,'No matter ,what happens ,be good to people around you.Being good to people is peaceful way to live and a beautiful legacy to live."
The biggest and most complex obstacle you will ever have to overcome in your own mind .Overcome that,and you can overcome anything !!! 

A Trip to Remember-Leh -Ladakh :)

Many wish, dream & talk about visiting Ladakh as it offers the most unique experience of a life time. Ladakh offers many surprises & is probably one of the most beautiful places in India. You can fulfill all your desires of visting the highlands with its cultures, witnessing snow, deserts, rivers, glaciers, best of the lakes & the highest passes in the world.

My trip to Ladakh was a long awaited one, finally my dream came true on 20.08.2016.The Scrapbook scribbled by 9 People(Viju,Vijeth,Kaushik,Vishal,Radha,Vishal,Supriya & Tejal ) must say that even the roads leading to Ladakh have their own appeal. When you’re about to touch down, the very first glimpse of the snow laden heaven brings a twinkle in your eyes! Just imagine looking down on a silent, placid, greenish blue lake – beautiful, isn’t it? Or imagine the sight of magnificent mountains greeting you – that was a indeed a welcome one can never forget. And then as you enter Leh, the characteristic mountains greet you with their silent white faces. Ladakh is virtually cut off from the outside world.

Ladakh in its true shining colors ,The colorful monasteries, steep curves, snow-covered peaks, scorching heat of the sun, freezing winds , endless hills, barren lands, clean and curvy roads and the mystical Lamas where centuries old monasteries have still maintained their charm. The rare phenomenon of Magnetic Hill leaves everyone astonished and a destination that comes straight out of the world of fantasies.

                                              Yessssss!!!!, that’s Leh-Ladakh for you!

This was the most emotional part of the trip. The Hall of Fame War Museum. It was all about the Kargil war in 1999 and the stories of the army men who sacrificed their lives for the pride of India. They showed us a documentary which had all the information regarding the Kargil Conflict. Reading letters of army men who were as young as I am now, reading their letters to their parents got genuine tears in my eyes and I felt respectful of their determination to work for their country risking their own lives. There were various rooms showing you different aspects of the Ladakhi life and also rooms filled with ammunition and stuff that was retrieved from the opposition.

Nubra valley

Nubra valley has literally a little something of everything. It has rocky mountains. This place is simply magical ,Reached the Khardungla pass, and felt proud to be at the highest motorable road in the world. The mountains here looked so picturesque and dynamic and the white sand feels so soft that it only makes sense to roam around bare foot. And how can I forget the camels? Double humped furry camels that pooped every time someone sat on them. They were cute and innocent and unforgettable

The cultural show, one of its kind you can’t afford to miss it if you are at Ladakh(Nubra Valley). The Ladakhi men and women performed different styles of dances which showcased their culture and stories behind these dances. They sang every piece beautifully and wholeheartedly and always had the charming smile on their faces. If you want to know about the core history of Ladakh and its traditions, you have got to attend this..

Turtuk Village

There are still a few hidden gems in this beautiful part of the country and one of them is the town of Turtuk. Turtuk is a beautiful village in the Nubra Valley of Leh district that lies on the banks of the Shyok river and boasts of greenery the likes of which cannot be found anywhere else in the region. The abundance of flora in this region, especially the apricot trees, exists because it lies at a lower altitude as compared to the rest of Nubra Valley. Turtuk goes past the mesmerising sand dunes of Hunder and then it goes alongside the River Shyok (“The River of Death”) which has the clearest turquoise blue waters you’ll ever see One can clearly differentiate between the two waters from a distance.

While returning back to leh ,One of the most beautiful moments I experienced was the snowfall at Khardung La. This was the very first time I ever experienced snowfall and it was a breathtaking .Speak to the military men on the route, they have some inspiring stories to share :)

As we drove along, the driver informed that the route to Pangong passes through Chang La, which is among the world’s highest motorable mountain passes (5360 m), and we simply couldn’t wait to experience that phase of the trip. And truly, it was awesome! 

The rocky terrains, the view of the high mountains and deserted regions, made me feel too insignificant in front of these wonders of nature.! On reaching the pass, we were literally shivering. The peaks were all snow capped and roads were drenched by the melting ice.

 Pangong Lake

The most talked about (and not without reason!) attraction of Ladakh is the Pangong Lake which undoubtedly is one of the most peaceful (and obviously beautiful) places on this planet..The reflection of the barren mountains and a clear blue sky on the placid waters of Pangong Tso Lake is one sight that will remain etched in my mind forever! For a city girl like me, who tries to find stars with her astronomy app, it was overwhelming to see the blanket of stars here at nightfall.

                                                                                                                      

Tso Moriri or “The Mountain Lake”

Our hearts were thumping with excitement. It had already sensed some magic.We knew we were about to witness one of our most special moments ever!There is a small mountain pass enroute Tso Moriri. The pass isn’t really a tough one, but it did break our backs. The roads are actually a gravel path in a very very bad condition. Standing at the shore of either Tso Moriri or Pangong Tso, it is easy to lose yourself to their spectacular beauty and forget the humanized world you have left behind. For the next few minutes, none of us even uttered a single word. We were lost in the beauty of nature!We saw a Double rainbow circle (semicircle in the sky & its reflection in the water )!

The lake changes in color during the day, appearing deepest hues of blue when the sun is high, a turquoise shade near the bank and deeper hues in the middle of the lake. It loses its shades and turns dull as the day progresses with the sun moves towards the horizon. And the purple mountains! Yes, that’s right, “purple”! They will just blow you away!Nature can be such a show off sometimes….I don't remember the jokes, but I do remember all the warmth in the bone freezing cold. :)

You really got to see it to believe what nature is capable of Reaching there you have to admit that India truly is a land of diversity in every respect.I still think about how wonderful this trip has been.I have seen so much and met some amazing people there.Also, thank you Mom and Dad for letting me experience such magnificence.

Ladakh, you have simply been marvelous. All I would say is if you haven't seen Leh yet, you really haven't been swept off your feet!

Are you still the mama s kid or grown up???

when i was a small little angel for my parents my mom use to send me to kindergarten so that one day her daughter would be an engineer.I really enjoyed my school .As we grow older we feel past was better than present,when we are small kids we love to play with other children,love to do notorious things,but as soon as we step into the world of under graduate studies ,we fell doing home work was far better than complision of journals,a college where hardly anyone care for us,none of the lectures are interested why we bunked the class  nor we are interested in respecting them,the moral values layed by our parents are just forgotten like text book answers.We simply run behind the word of attraction called love,when fake love fails,guys start the new colorful life like of drinks and smokes...and a girl who always sheds the tears and suicide herself???,why are we always making fun of others and commenting on them,we love to irritate the lectures,Just love to keep stupid names to friends and classmates.we always have time to reply the sms or chat with our close friends we have time to have fun around...but when your mom calls for the shopping or request you to give her a lift we blindly say sorry mom i m busy with my work....for a girl if a boy friend advice its a care..but if a parent advice then its blame..why is the thinking of youth changing so drastically,is it the western education impact.its just like sitting in front of laptop all the time and not even aware if our parents wish to speak with us,when we stay in hostel or way we have a feeling that we must share with them everything but when we come home we just smile at them and sit in front of laptop.but one should not forget there are different ways of expressing love,one cannot compare the love 

Comparisons between various types of love are easy when one type of love scarcely exists; such comparisons are

difficult when genuine profound love prevails in both types. In such profound love, the differences between the two types are more evident and comparisons seem meaningless. Thus, a woman who believes that her love for her children is greater than the love she has for anyone else was hesitant when asked to compare this love with the profound love she felt for her deceased father (although she had no hesitation about making this comparison to her mother). To sum up, although we say that we cannot compare apples and oranges since they are different types of fruit, we can compare their specific features, such as their taste or the hardness of their skin. In a similar manner, parental love and children's love for their parents is difficult to compare as they are different, but there are still some features that can be compared. The depth of the emotional connections is typically greater in parental love, and hence in a sense this love can be considered to be greater. Even if this is so, it is problematic to tell your child that you love her more than you love your mommy, as in saying this the great differences between the two types of love are ignored.

The above considerations can be encapsulated in the following statement that a lover might express: "Darling, my sweet child, I love you very much, but I love my mother as well, so let us not compare these different loves.

Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right paths, but the final forming of a person's character lies in their own hands

EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON

when everything is going well in our life,why do we still feel lonely???why do  we again go back to flash back and sit thinking "How Some people came into our  life" .You know right away that they were meant to be here to serve some  purpose of our life,teach us a lesson or help figure out who you are  or who you want to be, you never know who these people may be but you lock eyes wid them you know that very moment that they'll affect your life in some profound way.sometimes things seem horrible,painful&unfair....but in reflection you realize that without overcoming those obstacles you  would  never realize your potential strength.Everything happens 4 a reason,nothing happens by chance or by means of luck.Illness,love lost moments of true grateness&sheer stupidity all occur to test limits of ur soul,Without these small tests life would  be like a smooth paved,straight,flat road ....nowhere safe & uncomfortable but sheer dull & utterly pointless.

Your depression,your pain, your sufferings are cannot be healed by any individual .. its a hard word but that is true .Never spoil anyone's moments by showing hi/her your own problems and short comings.Instead create such a funny moments that when ever you look back at them,they should be cherish able...let go any memory that lets your spirit down..that reminds you of your failure.
Be a child..do everything full heatedly..when you laugh you don't think about your status , when you fail try again differently..don't portray yourself what you are not actually....YOU ARE A PEACEFUL SOUL , NOTHING ELSE...ANXIETY ? PAIN ? we have made all these...one who succeeds does so because he did the thing with love.Don't imitate..be genuine.Money,luxury ,that artificial smile on our face....ok.!!!  but happiness?????instead just for a while a while think of the days you played in the streets..quarelled with friends for a chocolate...cried for losing a silly game...SEE YOU ARE SMILING....!!! :):)
DON'T do what every one is doing...do what your heart says...and what you decide to do . do such that even GOD feels proud of you...break all bondage..walk that extra mile...
Most people believe controlling the mind means holding themselves back and denying yourself freedom. They feel that controlling their mind is not natural, and that it is some sort of repression.it is not so my friend,...........
ask yourself..DO YOU WANT TO TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE ?

if the answer is "YES" ,...the only way to do that is to take control of your mind, your thoughts, your goal.A restless mind, scattered thoughts and unclear goal....its very very hard to succeed.When our mind is focused, our energies are not dissipated on irrelevant activities or thoughts. Develop concentration. Without it, our efforts get scattered, Its true that,Thoughts claim our attention incessantly, and we  waste our time and energy on unimportant and useless matters. Thoughts actually rule our life. We have become so used to this slavery, that we take it for granted, and have become unconscious of this habit.
Develop that Inner resistance, train our minds not to accept and see anything you don't want to.... at first concentration may seem a very strenuous and tiring activity, and that it involves exertion and tension, which is both difficult and unpleasant.
Just try for 2 weeks , not to think negative, not to fear of failure, any thing you do try to look into what you learn from that very thing....try to make yourself satisfied rather than trying to satisfying the world...try to succeed.. if you can't think that it wasn't your cup of coffee....don't be jealous or keep grudge against someone...do what you can without thinking what others did...just two weeks ... the whole world will seem  so different to you...such is the power of self control

*Here is what you can gain by developing this power:*
-Control of your thoughts.
-The ability to focus your mind.
-Peace of mind.
-Freedom from futile and annoying thoughts.
-The ability to choose your thoughts.
-Better memory.
-Self-confidence.
-Inner strength.
-Will power.
-Decisiveness.
-The ability to study and comprehend more quickly.
-Inner happiness.
-Enhanced capability to develop psychic abilities.
-More powerful and efficient use of creative visualization.
-Enhanced ability to meditate.

depression comes from frustration, frustration comes from failure,failure comes from fear of failure, fear of failure comes from not having belief in your self,self dis-belief comes from trying to do something what you are not or trying to imitate others or simply due to jealousy seeing others succeed.   root out that deep routed cause.. be yourself.
do thing you feel proud to do..and focus....You will feel a new form of consciousness growing in you, bringing you peace of mind. Restlessness may come every now and then , keep them away with your good thoughts,.....in due time and continuous practice calmness will grow and fill you completely. You will be able to make the mind work for you when you need its services, in a most efficient way. You will be able to silence it when its services are  not needed.

I assure you, from personal experience, that the attitude to life and the reactions to events change after starting to practice concentration. It is some kind of automatic and gradual process. You come to know many things about the mind and how it functions, and you learn to deal with it efficiently, both your  the successes & downfalls.
Be your own creator,create whom you are and whom you want to be...be the sculptor of your life, learn from each failure , each success....try to learn from everyone you interacted...the word "ENEMY" is such an alien thing...believe in yourself.
Create your own life& then go out & live it. Have a blast..
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ARE YOU A POSITIVE THINKER...

Instead of thinking about what you're missing, try thinking about what you have that everyone else is missing.Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you'll start having positive results.Not everyone accepts or believes in positive thinking.. Some consider the subject as just nonsense, and others scoff at people who believe and accept it. Among the people who accept it, not many know how to use it effectively to get results. Yet, it seems that many are becoming attracted to this subject, as evidenced by the many books, lectures and courses about it.It is quite common to hear people say: "Think positive!", to someone who feels down and worried. Most people do not take these words seriously, as they do not know what they really mean, or do not consider them as useful and effective. The single attribute of positive thinking can help in making a difference to our lives and also to the people in our surroundings.

How can you over come this?
Always visualize only favorable and beneficial situations. Use positive words in your inner dialogues or when talking with others. Smile a little more, as this helps to think positively. Disregard any feelings of laziness or a desire to quit. If you persevere, you will transform the way your mind thinks.

It is important to identify negative thoughts as soon as they appear on the surface and bury them before they start taking root.Once a negative thought enters your mind, you have to be aware of it and endeavor to replace it with a constructive one. The negative thought will try again to enter your mind, and then you have to replace it again with a positive one. It is as if there are two pictures in front of you, and you choose to look at one of them and disregard the other. Persistence will eventually teach your mind to think positively and ignore negative thoughts.In case you feel any inner resistance when replacing negative thoughts with positive ones, do not give up, but keep looking only at the beneficial, good and happy thoughts in your mind.

It does not matter what your circumstances are at the present moment. Think positively, expect only favorable results and situations, and circumstances will change accordingly. It may take some time for the changes to take place, but eventually they do.

Effective positive thinking that brings results is much more than just repeating a few positive words, or telling yourself that everything is going to be all right. It has to be your predominant mental attitude. It is not enough to think positively for a few moments, and then letting fears and lack of belief enter your mind. Some effort and inner work are necessary.
Are you willing to make a real inner change?
Are you willing to change the way you think?

Are you willing to develop a mental power that can positively affect you, your environment and the people around you?

Remember that,When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you, till it seems as though you could not hold on a minute longer, never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn
finally ,what you think of yourself is more important than,what others think of you,As it is said "the maximum time you will have to spend in your life is with YOURSELF..So make yourself as interesting as possible.

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“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.”









                                                      

No More Depression!!!

“...Depression is not sobbing and crying and giving vent, it is plain and simple reduction of feeling...People who keep stiff upper lips find that it's damn hard to smile.”

Now a days depression is very common in teenagers ,when they have to really enjoy their life,They just love to stay alone,may be due to love failure,or defeat in life or may be sudden death of dear ones.But friends,just think when you are depressed what your parents might go through,who have bought you up so sweetly,when ever you are depressed,think of your parent,or your loved ones who really need you,even if you hide your tears in front of them,they can recognize you,As their  true heart LOVES YOU

                                                                                  Whenever you are depressed do you  think of disappearing,or do you think to shut yourself off closing  doors  to keep people out. That could mean isolating you in a quiet place,avoiding everyone. Or it could mean being with friends and family but emotionally uninvolved, feeling more like an observer of a scene than a participant. Even when you were  with them, you wasn’t really there at all."

there may be other reasons too like:Losing Memory.

Refusing Support.etc....

Now  you can come out of depression..
with a little effort,Wanna try it:):)
So,Friends when ever you are depressed,try to read a book,Which will really motivate you,Or speak to your friends why is the  reason that you are so low,try to communicate with your friends through social networking sites,make new friends,learn to share your problems may be you might come out with good solution,and when you speak out the things you will feel relaxed.or if you think ,You cant share the things than just pen it down in a diary,listen to your favorite music. 
By keeping sorrow in your heart ,YOU wont solve any of your
problems ,It will just spoil your health.

Instead ,always think: You are living your life for your sake not for others,If your lover leaves you and go,it doesn't mean that he is bad,its just his story is over in your life,Or may be god has some better plans for you.When ever your broken think of your parents,first they are worried,that how her daughter would survive in this world,later don't make them regret by your mistakes. Always spread happiness,You will feel its big and precious,try to update your status in the social networking sites,friends will reward you,and you will feel great even in small achievements

OR
 Just mail me ,even my friends might help you  to come out of depression
“The pursuit of happiness belongs to us, but we must climb around or
over the church to get it”
HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR LIFE:):)