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Heartbreak is a great reason to take your first solo trip. When that thing there has shattered into a million pieces and you are hurting the worst, you are the bravest version of yourself. You won't know it, but you are. You will be ready to take on new experiences and try out different things ...things that you otherwise felt were silly or worse still, not appreciated by your partner. When you are hurting, you are also more sensitive towards people you meet, you are way more alert than you think and you are, trust me on this, a much better person. I don't know what it is about heartbreaks that makes you the perfect traveler, but the day I find out, I will tell you. So the next time you think about crying after you've been through one of these things, think again. There is a whole world waiting for you and you ain't got no time for tears, friend! . . . #positivevibesonly💯 #india_gram #mypixeldiary #igers_india #worldtravel #earthvisuals #visualambassadors #visualartist #damestravel #passportcollective #shewhowanders #sheisnotlost #lifestyler #reallifeandstyle #solowomantraveler #travelinspo #youonlyliveonce #girlsjustwanttotravel #girlpowertravel #girlstoptravel #relax #routed (at Hội An) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCED72GjG3U/?igshid=1u5mlnsalqf9d

One of the most exciting journeys in Sri Lanka is the road trip that you take from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya. This 3 hour journey is full of waterfalls, tea gardens, strawberry farms and heartwarming people in tiny villages on the way. The weather here is unlike any other part in Sri Lanka and so are your tea farms. We had an opportunity of visiting few farms and taste the freshly processed tea firsthand. Every step taken inside these tea gardens take you a step further towards falling in love with Sri Lanka unconditionally. Also, this place is known as the little Scotland of Sri Lanka and we can surely see why! . . . #instalove #tnlindia #instavacation #travelnow #travellust #worldtravelpic #passportlife #aroundtheglobe #travelforlife #traveltheworldwithme #travelmoments #travelcommunity #travelpicsdaily #travelbloggervibes #traveltherenext #travelforever #ig_travelerworld #ig_travels #littlescotland #beautiful_destinations #teagarden #srilankatravel #srilankadaily #srilankatrip #teagardens #travelworld_addiction (at Nuwara Eliya) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAzVMYzj91G/?igshid=x9xn277yy7tk

Some evenings are truly magical. We all started the hike together. This one couple from Norway was along with us, fighting, walking silently, one ahead of the other. Occasionally the guy would reach out to hold her hands and she would pull it away. He would brush his hands through her waist as he walked past her, his eyes darting sidewards to see if she reacted. She would smile coyly, looking down, but to him she would show only her anger. I think I also saw her tearing up once. The hike was easy, their silence was not. For an onlooker, a lovers squabble is two things - full of love and uncomfortable (a feeling when you are too full of love, perhaps!) We reached the peak well in time. The couple found a rock and settled down, the guy sat behind the girl watching her silently, letting her be. Her brown hair dancing in the wind. The sun began to set, we were being consumed in hues. The girl turned around and kissed the guy, a tear rolling down her cheek. As the sun went down, they kissed through it. Perhaps they missed their sunset that day, but atleast for them, a new sun had already risen. . . Golden hour kisses on Little Adam's peak are something magical, no? #coupletravelgoals #globecouples #travellustcouples #thetravelduos #beautifultravelcouples #traveltagged #thetravellingnomads #wearetravelers #neverstoptravelling #sidewalkerdaily #darlingescapes #meettheworld #openmyworld #thetraveltribe #traveltheworldwithme #travellingourplanet (at Little Adams Peak, Sri Lanka) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAp4whlHqsH/?igshid=1p66nnad0v1y2

We often talk about the importance of traveling with a purpose. We believe in that way of travel where you do not just mindlessly visit places to tick a checkbox out of your bucket list. It has to be an amalgamation of experiences that stitch your entire journey and make it immortal for ever in your memories. This is exactly what we try do with our trips and Rajasthan in December 2018 was no different. We were in Bagru village popular for its printing heritage. Bagru printing is one of the most cherished form of printing in our country and we couldn't help but try our hands on it! We selected our designs, imprinted them on the fabric and felt extremely lucky to have tried it ourselves! That afternoon was well spent and so was that trip ♥️ . . . . . #relax #reallifeandstyle #travelgram #travelinspo #girlsjustwanttotravel #youonlyliveonce #travel #damestravel #passportcollective #sundayfunday #rajasthan #sheisnotlost #voyaged #fashionista #bagruprint #lifestyler #routed #dreamnowvisitlater #theeverygirl #india #blogsociety (at Bagru) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAk2kZPHtUB/?igshid=swtu2uymi7ly

We often talk about the importance of traveling with a purpose. We believe in that way of travel where you do not just mindlessly visit places to tick a checkbox out of your bucket list. It has to be an amalgamation of experiences that stitch your entire journey and make it immortal for ever in your memories. This is exactly what we try do with our trips and Rajasthan in December 2018 was no different. We were in Bagru village popular for its printing heritage. Bagru printing is one of the most cherished form of printing in our country and we couldn't help but try our hands on it! We selected our designs, imprinted them on the fabric and felt extremely lucky to have tried it ourselves! That afternoon was well spent and so was that trip ♥️ . . . . . #relax #reallifeandstyle #travelgram #travelinspo #girlsjustwanttotravel #youonlyliveonce #travel #damestravel #passportcollective #sundayfunday #rajasthan #sheisnotlost #voyaged #fashionista #bagruprint #lifestyler #routed #dreamnowvisitlater #theeverygirl #india #blogsociety (at Bagru) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAk2kZPHtUB/?igshid=55peouhtghbd

"No matter how far you travel, you can never get away from yourself." -Haruki Murakami . . . #travelseewrite #mylpguide #tlpicks #wondermore #theeverygirl #winnipeg #traveltomorrow #dreamnowvisitlater #sheisnotlost #girlstoptravel #travelinspo #blogsociety #lifeunscripted #harukimurakami #haruki #mountainstories #stayandwander #visualsofearth #wanderout #wekeepmoments #wekeepondreaming (at Thachi, Himachal Pradesh, India) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAX5sWFnGYg/?igshid=1frz2zu9l8xgb

Back in 2017, my best friend had just returned from her North East trip. She gave me a call at 11 in the night. I thought she wants to speak about her recently concluded trip and that it is gonna be a loooooonnnggggg conversation so I moved from my hall to my bedroom bracing myself for the longest conversation of the year! No, I am not exaggerating, our conversations are damn long sometimes! I picked up the phone and her first reaction was, 'Phone uthane main itni der kyu lagayi?" Before I could reply, she further said, "Accha vo sab chood, I am serious about starting Routed, will you help me with its social media?" I was a little confused TBH! But I said, Yes! Before I realized what had just happened, she said Okay great and disconnected the call. That's it! We did not speak at all that night. Next day, she called me and said, "Logo ka kaam shuru hogaya hai, I'll send you options, approve." Also, "will you co-own the company with me instead of just helping me out with social media?" I've never said No to her for anything at all! How could I say her No now? I again said Yes and the phone again got dropped! Within 48 hours, Routed was Up and running! Cut to today, approximately 3 years later, Routed has catered so many people and has been to places one can only dream about. This is all because of my best friend! Her insane energy level, knowledge of places, love for her profession and work ethics is applause worthy! If you have traveled with her, you know what I am talking about. If I become 10% as perfect as you Surabhi, my life will become 100% better! May you live long and healthy and keep exploring places with all your love and enthusiasm for nature. Happy Birthday Love ♥️ . . . #relax #timetorelax #chilltime #lifestyler #reallifeandstyle #travelgram #travelinspo #sheisnotlost #travelgirlsgo #youonlyliveonce #girlsjustwanttotravel #girlstoptravel #damestravel #passportcollective #girlpowertravel #girlthattravels #womenthattravel #srilanka #saturdayvibes #routed #natgeosrilanka #srilankatravel (at Ella, Sri Lanka) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAP9WpJjkE_/?igshid=1pjtng6622b1a

Children in most Buddhist families are given an option of opting for monkhood. Usually if a family has more than one kid, someone ends up agreeing. Else the parents take a call for the child. This child is sent away and has to undergo training as a monk for a minimum of 16 years. After this, he has a choice to come back home or continue living as a monk. Most opt for the latter. Usually kids are inducted into monastic institutions by the age of 5 -6 years. I am 26 and I yet am unable to take one decision firmly. These kids, at their tender age not only make a decision, but also stick by it. . . . Three years ago, I visited the Sangha Choling monastery in Pelling for the first time. Sonam and his friends had just finished their classes for the day and thought of engaging with their visitors. As we became friends over chai, maggi and chocolates, this adorable human sang a song for us. According to his friend, Dawa, he is the world's best singer. I couldn't agree more! . . . #spicollective #agameoftones #earthexperience #travel #pocket_world #discoverglobe #travelvideos #traveldeeper #natgeotravellerindia #travelawesome #traveljunkie #wanderlusting #travelstoke #stayandwander #roam247 #theimaged #optoutside #wildernessnation #video #munchkin #monk #sikkim #sikkimtourism #sikkimadventures #sikkimdiaries #pelling #monastery #routed #simplyadventure #welivetoexplore (at Sanga Choeling Monastery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CANqviGAbt7/?igshid=1jodnz1zp6rx3

A wrong train sometimes takes you to the right place. I hope for you to find a train like this on your gloomy days. Find a seat by the window and stare at the world go by. A hand will appear out of nowhere, trying to catch the winds, as if it is something that can be contained. A face will appear occasionally, interrupting your thoughts, smiling at you, not expecting anything in return. A flock of birds will fly by and workers from the tea gardens will look up to wave at you. The sky will break into colors and trees will rustle your name. Just then, on that gloomy day, you will reach your destination. The wrong one. But for some reason, it will feel alright. The mother will scold the child for jutting his hands out of the window. Passengers will move fast, brushing past you. As you disembark, you will see the man with the smiling face, yet smiling at you. You will walk to him and as he says, "Lets go home?" the sky will turn pink. A wrong train, sometimes, takes you to just the right place! . . . #instalove #tnlindia #instavacation #travelgram #travelnow #travellust #traveladdiction #worldtravelpic #meettheworld #speechlessplaces #roamearth #folknature #ourdailyplanet #theearthoutdoors #beyondthelands #ourplanetdaily #bns_earth #liveforthestory #wekeepmoments #simplyadventure #theprettycities #trainphotography #besttrainjourney #locomotive #instarail #bahnbilder #srilankatravel #srilanka #ella #nuwaraeliya (at Ella, Sri Lanka) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAF8sJdHLoZ/?igshid=1wxklrt9j6sgs

I never thought I would own a travel company. Or do anything on my own, really. I always thought that I would be better off working for someone, doing as I was told, achieving targets -but for others. So when I got my first 2 jobs I was elated. THIS is what I am destined for, I thought. But the happiness was short lived. Slogging for others was taking a toll on me. I was unhappy and I didn't know how to communicate this. It felt like I was choking. So I quit. I gave up. And very selfishly, I started working on my dream. If I would fail, people would say she failed because she quit. But what would happen if I succeed!? My mother always says, the crowd stands by those who win and for those who don't, well, there is always a family. Today, I write this after failing and winning multiple times with Routed. I write this, while living my dream and yet dreading my future. But I write this with happiness, something that I learnt to bring my way. It took time, but I am glad I found a way to do it! . . . #relax #timetorelax #chilltime #lifestyler #reallifeandstyle #travelgram #travelinspo #sheisnotlost #travelgirlsgo #youonlyliveonce #girlsjustwanttotravel #girlstoptravel #damestravel #passportcollective #girlpowertravel #girlthattravels #womenthattravel #tawang #arunachal #saturdayvibes #routed (at Tawang) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_97PgKDWiw/?igshid=flqcwvsttqxz

"A beautiful boy in front of the beautiful Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. What more do you want @surasubraminion? . . 2021 New Years is going to be in Sri Lanka 🤞🤞🤞 . . . #travel #voyaged #ourlonelyplanet #exploreourearth #roamearth #wonderlustcollective #wonderlust #wanderout #weroamabroad #archbridge #ninearchbridge #srilanka #srilankatravel #igtravel #traveljournal #thetraveltag #travelshots (at Nine Arches Bridge, Demodara) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_2fxM-Duax/?igshid=ozpzgvvfrsr8

They say travel is the best investment a man can do and we couldn't agree anymore. In these tough times, our old travel photos are coming to our rescue. Lock down isn't easy but slipping into a terrible state of mind in the lock down is! We don't know how many of you have given up on your mental health in this lock down but what we do know is that remembering the best memories of your life can be helpful! At least for us, it did wonders! So open your gallery and relive those happy moments that made you feel good at one point in time. These moments made you smile then, they'll make you smile now! Things will get better ♥️ . . . #travel #traveltoexplore #thetraveltag #traveltherenext #traveltherapy #amazingplaces #igtravel #beach #beachlife #lockdown #travelstories #routed #srilanka #srilankabeaches #bentota #summervibes #beautifulsrilanka #beautiful #beautifuldestinations #traveling (at Bentota, Sri Lanka) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_z8tBHjD2j/?igshid=olvmwkt77lep

आज मैंने अपने घर का नम्बर मिटाया है और गली के माथे पर लगा गली का नाम हटाया है और हर सड़क की दिशा का नाम पोंछ दिया है पर अगर आपको मुझे ज़रूर पाना है तो हर देश के, हर शहर की, हर गली का द्वार खटखटाओ यह एक शाप है, यह एक वर है और जहाँ भी आज़ाद रूह की झलक पड़े — समझना वह मेरा घर है। . . 📄 Mera Pata 🖋️ Amrita Pritam 📍Punjab . . . #amritapritam #poetry #poetrycommunity #poetryisnotdead #farmlife #india #himalayas #mountains #everydayindia #viewbug #routedindia (at Kashmir) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_sGaBhDfIF/?igshid=ca8u7p01iwra

Throwback to this absolutely stunning day in Kashmir. Can't wait to be outdoors again! #travelstories #travelwithus #S&S #routedindia #routed #traveljnk #jammukashmir #kashmirdiaries #kashmirgram #ontheroad #roadtripping #mountainlovers #mountains #livefree (at Jammu and Kashmir) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bin89jZjESc/?igshid=1goiztfec941q

Today, something reminded me of an evening in Hampi. It was about sunset and @suhaschatkara and I had had one of our BIG fights - You know the kind that leaves you wondering if this is the right person? If this is worth it? What did you do wrong? . . I stomped into a Pushkarni (It means a royal bath/stepwell) and sat there. The ancient stone pond in front of me had collected some rain water and was green from all the algae beneath it. The shrine like structure in the centre of the pond, danced around in reflections there, distracting me, making me smile a bit. The sun was going down and Suhas was no where to be seen. By now we had learnt to give each other physical space even though mentally, we both were (are) quite entangled. I sat there, tears rolling down my face. I was frustrated and I was certain it was "his" fault. I looked at the shrine in front of me - empty and old. As straight the structure was, it seemed quite tilted in the reflection. I saw my own reflection now, face all puffed up and perhaps a little lopsided from all that crying. It is strange how random things can make you go back on thoughts you had just moments ago. As the sun set, I found myself tracing my steps back to Suhas. Like I said, mentally, we are very much entangled. So I didn't have to walk a lot - he was right there, standing behind these pillars. Waiting for me to finish crying. Giving me space. . . This lockdown has been the longest space we have given each other. I hope the sun sets soon and we find each other again :) . . #coupletravel #routedindia #hampi #hampidiaries #sunset #sunset_pics #historic #history #travelgram #instagram #traveltheworld #travel_drops #travelholic #indiagram https://www.instagram.com/p/B_kYiT3D7FL/?igshid=1qox7xvgt2jeo

In everybody's life there is a point of no return. And in very few cases, a point where you can't go forward anymore. And when we reach that point, all we can do is quietly accept the fact. That's how we survive. - Haruki Murakami, Kafka On The Shore. ●●●●●●●●●●●● #RoutedIndia https://www.instagram.com/p/BeIwROuBFSj/?igshid=fx49n36lix7

The summit day is usually the one with the most amount of emotions. Everyone has bonded by now, and are all collectively looking forward to conquering that peak. Before we start, usually we have a little pep talk, and boost each others spirits. This day was no different. . Today we lit a little campfire at 6:00 am. Ofcourse there were second doubts that needed to be done away with, and we needed that little extra warmth. It had snowed last night and 7-8 feet snow was expected on our route. But unanimously, we agreed we wanted to do this and marched on. Fighting our own fears and doubts, we reached the summit. . It snowed on the summit that day, like nature was welcoming us. We looked around and the peaks waved back to us. Staying up when the temperature dips is hazardous, so we descended after 20 mins. Trading our walking abilities for our sliding ones, we slid through the slopes and snow patches. Our kitchen team had decided to make rotis and Bhindi for us that day. On a cold cold afternoon, with snow all over you, with the victory of the summit in your hearts, this unexplainable joy in your soul, smile in your face, tears in your eyes and this roti-Bhindi in your hands - you know that feeling? That feeling cannot be explained! . . #kedarkantha #kedarkanthatrek #winterwonderland #winter #winterseason #routedindia #snow #sheisnotlost #femmetravel #girlsabroad #travelette #thetraveltribe #thetraveltag #speechlessplaces #getlostnow #passionpassport #bestplacestogo https://www.instagram.com/p/B73eY1eHSUJ/?igshid=i48fy70h0nnd