My Moments
Capturing life's beautiful memories
Ae Dil Hai Mumbai
Mumbai, 28 October 2023
Over the years, I’ve made multiple visits to Mumbai — mostly for work. But this time was different.
My sister, who works in Mumbai, had a medical emergency and came home for a while. I accompanied her on the way back. Once I dropped her off, I had an entire day to survive in the city — my return train was only the next night.
So, I did what I usually do — wandered around with no fixed plans.
Maybe because my first experiences with Mumbai were stressful work trips in a new city, I never quite liked it. It always felt overwhelming. As Mohammed Rafi once sang —
"Ae dil hai mushkil jeena yahan."
(Oh heart, it's hard to live here.)
Yeah, that line still hits. 😄
But this trip had a different vibe. A day alone in Mumbai, just drifting, observing, soaking it all in.
A lot happened — stories I’ll soon pen down on WandererWay.
Panthrandam Chal - — When It Finally Hit Different
📍 Panthrandam Chal Pakshi Sanketham
🗓️ 1st April 2025
Panthrandam Chal — a spot just 1 km from home.
Been there many times, brought friends and visitors to show them “this is our place.”
But every single time… it somehow never looked that great in photos.
The name Panthrandam Chal means "12 canals" in Malayalam — it’s where the river splits into 12 narrow streams and rejoins again. Sounds cool, right? Just never really looked cool.
But then came 1st April 2025.
Me and Rishabh went there one evening — right after a good rain.
And boom 💥 — the whole place transformed.
The light. The mist. The water flow.
Finally photogenic.
Our official photographer Rishabh clicked some seriously cool shots — full photographer mode activated. 😄
One of those surprise days where a familiar place showed its magic.
Hutridurga (aka Uttari Betta) — Finding the Hidden Beauty
📍 1,142 meters above sea level
🗓️ 3rd December 2022
My first visit to Hutridurga — and honestly, it hit different.
People also call it Uttari Betta, but I felt like this place had its own quiet character.
Compared to other spots around Bangalore, this one felt more adventurous — the kind I really enjoy. If you're into a bit of thrill, there's plenty here: rock climbs, narrow paths… but yeah, careful ashte.
The trail gives you steps and handrails till the temple on top.
But for me, the real beauty began after that. You just have to let yourself explore and feel the silence up there.
I liked it so much, I went back again — solo this time.
That story? Coming soon.
No Party Hats, Just Trekking Shoes
📍 Harihar Fort, Nashik
🗓️ 2nd Oct 2023
One of the most hyped trekking spots on social media — and yeah, it was worth it.
Me, Ajith, and Sreejith climbed it on my birthday. 😄
Best way to celebrate — with a trek!
The fort is in the Sahyadri range, at 3,676 feet((1,120 metres) above sea level.
Famous for its steep rock steps — almost 80 degrees!
Bit scary, but fun once you’re on it.
Later I found out — there are many more places to explore nearby.
Planning to go again, this time solo. Soon.
Savandurga – My Favourite Repeat
📍 Savandurga
🗓️ Last ride – 17th Dec 2023
The largest monolith hill in Asia — 1226m high and standing proud on the Deccan plateau.
And for me, more than just a hill — my most visited trek spot. 5 times.
2 solo treks.
And that one crazy ride — 96 km in a single day, on cycle. 😄
Visited in all kinds of weather.
Felt every mood this place offers.
And now… feels like going again.
The Usual Bangalore Weekend Plan
📍 Nandi Hills
🗓️ November 2020
We all made it through the first corona wave and got back to routine life.
Then came the classic question — “Outing aa?”
And like every Bangalorean, we landed at the most cringe-but-must-go spot — Nandi Hills 😅
Last Group Selfie – May 2018
It was our final group selfie from the B.Tech gang.
Starring me (Amal), Muktesh, Adarsh, Lokesh, Arun, and Swamy.
This pic was taken in May 2018, during our last days at Vignan University, Vadlamudi, Andhra Pradesh.
Time has passed. Do we still keep the same bond? I’m not sure.
People have changed — not all, but some. Even I’ve changed.
Still, looking back… those were golden days.
By the way, this photo was clicked at TMC Lake Park in Tenali
(also known as Satyanarayana UDA Lake Park or Chinaravuru Lake Park).
Just Add Water
7th April 2025
As part of our naadan vibe hunt, me and Rishabh ended up at a brook in Kaalikadavu, Kannur.
Two water junkies, no idea of time.
Once in — splash, laugh, chill — no getting out. 😄💧
Paithalmala Peak
3rd April 2025
Me and Rishabh climbed the beautiful Paithalmala — the highest peak in our district, Kannur (1,372 meters).
We trekked from the Manjappullu side.
Too good. Another perfect day.
Nadan Vibe
31st March 2025
Rishabh took this shot.
Me, Ebin, and Rishabh — just roaming around my mother’s hometown, Mannamkundu, near Chemberi.
No plans. Just vibe.
Train Vibes — March 22, 2025
Found this random selfie in the gallery — full throwback to that Alappuzha trip. We were on the way to Dhanu’s place — me, Dhanu, Deepak, and Vini. (Vini’s missing in the pic — classic Vini stuff 😄)
Time Travel to the Madikeri Days
July 23, 2022
Oh man — today felt like logging in to the past.
Deekshith showed me a picture from that trip, and just like that, I was back in Madikeri.
Rain, laughter, oranges, leeches, and legendary food — too good to forget.
For moments like these… time travel doesn’t need a machine.
Beegara Oota and the Missed Mutton
17/06/2025 – Rakshith’s post-wedding feast
Didn’t get the mutton. Didn’t get everyone in the frame.
But got the laughs, the chaos, and a photo to remember it by.
ResuMad – No-Nonsense Resume App
16/06/2025
Just past midnight, saw this thing on GitHub – The Markdown Resume.
Few days back, Rijul had asked,
“Lol, can you build a resume thing? Tired of all the login popups, paywalls, ads…”
Felt like the right time.
So yeah, built one.
Used my own old template. No extra drama. Just resumes.
Will be up soon, hopefully.
And yeah, tried making one just for fun with it – lol.
I2See (I too See) – the intro
That One Wedding Pic : 18-05-2025
Every wedding has one. This was ours — taken during Rohith’s reception. Family, cousins, friends, the gang, the vibe — all packed in one frame.