#zostel

Flowing thoughts : you knew I missed you Bombay, didn't you? (part II)

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But It has been a month now, since life seems to be on pause. Days and week go on, and we have lost the sense of time. From laziness to anger, frustration and solitude, it has been a month now, since we all are stuck, encaged like birds. Encaged at home, in a room, in some thoughts and in our minds. We all are sitting calm like bombs, patiently waiting to taste life again. A month now, we are asked to stay away from each other, for the sake of the humanity. I feel split between my feelings. Sometimes I want to be left alone, sometimes I crave for human interaction. I feel caught by some nostalgia and reverie.

We all, here, care and worry for our loved ones. We pour out our hearts, sometimes. We make plans for the moment our wings won't be clipped anymore. When we would enjoy the tiniest things we never thought we would miss. We do realise that we took so many things for granted. Probably, we will apprieciate things differently, value people's company more, probably.

We tend to learn again to enjoy the simpliest things we are allowed to and that surround us. Far from the hustle and bustle. Old books smells, that breeze in your hair while walking to the grocery, the music - the companion to your solitude, that has been a remedy to your eventual loneliness. Don't you enjoy, through that window, seeing the sun going down letting the moon and stars looking upon us at night. Don't you find some peace to your restlessness?

The place, Zostel, was nothing like #overlook hotel from #theshiningmovie . I enjoyed my stay there, thinking about the December cold. I sat by the window, wondering what it would be like if, in the winter, when the mountains would be covered in snow and the roads would be probably closed, if I was asked to stay here alone! I would cook, paint, write, and sometimes go for a walk down in a raincoat and mud boots... What would loneliness be like in the mountains? Because I had felt the loneliness in The Shining before. The balcony of this place is surrounded by dense darkness at night, and only the sound of the flowing river is heard. In the morning light, if you look towards the mountains in front, you can see some waterfalls in the distance, as if a white saree is waving from top to bottom!🛋️🏞️🚞🚡❄️🌨️🪓

Ooh.. Long weekend is coming, need to utilise. Thought while filling up excel sheet in my office computer. Chill at home? its too hot outside, nope.. Parents will ask to do household chores! Go to hill station? Yes, let me check the train and flight tickets.. Shit.. All trains are booked, flights and hotels are way too costly. I can buy PS5 with that money. Shall I buy PS5? nope, its anyways way too costly. Agniv, need the data within 5 minutes, shouted boss.. wasted 30 minutes on searching. Need to search with more time.

Fast forward to evening that day-> scrolling reels while Atomic Habits laid in dust. DO YOU WANT CLIFFS AND BEACH AT THE SAME TIME? COME TO VARKALA, GREAT FOOD, GREAT NIGHT LIFE, GREAT FOR SHOPPING WITH VIEWS. UNIQUE PLACE JUST 1 HOUR FROM THE AIRPORT screamed one reel. Hmm.. interesting.. lets try the place. flights are anyways costly as the place is quite far from Kolkata, but atleast I can visit new place. Will save money by booking hostel.

Fast Forward-> trying to be awake at 2am sitting at Hyderabad airport which is my connecting airport. No A320s can cover all India.

Fast Forward-> Reached Thiruvananna... Trivandrum airport. early morning, the breeze itself makes you feel you are near coastal area. 40 kms more to my hostel. Sweet, will reach by the check-in time..

Full room to myself, nice.. Utilise the bathroom before the room gets full.. door opens.. enters 4 ladies, drenched in sea water. well, I feigned ignorance about their presence but every one of them were attractive. Hi, we need to change our clothes, can you excuse us for a minute? Hmm.. here goes my clean bathroom.. well, I can live with that. Also, I double checked with the hostel manager whether I mistakenly entered ladies dorm or not.

Went out for a walk. The place was absolutely stunning. Can watch the beach from the cliff above. Lots of temporary shops selling all beach clothes and accessories along the cliff. The place had a different vibe. The only con, its very hot and humid. Was feeling like the AC at the dorm is the destination I want to reach. I came back and was bombarded with questions from the ladies. Where are you from? how long you going to stay? can you ride scooty?The ladies were from Bangalore and was talking in their mother tongue in between which I didnt understand. I answered what they wanted to hear and made friends with 4 ladies at an unknown tourist place.

We rented a scooty and visited all the attractions.. did kayaking and learned surfing lessons. went for breakfast lunch and dinner together. At our last breakfast before we left for the airport, came the question from one lady, you are single right? Nope, I am married for 5 years......

I woke up suddenly.. Where am I? THIS IS THE LAST BOARDING CALL FOR ALL THE PASSENGERS FOR INDIGO FLIGHT FROM HYDERABAD TO TRIVANDRUM, REQUESTED TO PROCEED TO GATE NO 5 IMMEDIATELY. Oh, its my flight they are calling. Need to run.. Took my belongings and ran towards the gate. I ran and I ran excitedly, I ran happily knowing what my answer should be.....

𝐄𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐚 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞-𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐙𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐡

Venture off the beaten path and discover the hidden gems of Himachal Pradesh by staying at one of the many Zostels. These unique and affordable hostels offer a one-of-a-kind experience that immerses you in the local culture and allows you to explore the beauty of this northern Indian state truly. Whether you're looking for adventure, relaxation, or simply a chance to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Zostels in #HimachalPradesh offers something for everyone.

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