One of the most difficult parts of being a girl, born in an Indian family, is the struggle of asking for permission to go on a trip that includes 6 guys of a total of 8 people. 

Oh yes, the struggle is real! I am really grateful to my parents though, they did allow me to go and live my life the way I wanted to. But I do know of many people who still aren't able to fulfill this wish of theirs. 

Trust is the ultimate foundation which let's every parent sleep at night when their child is not around them. 

My parents asked me to avoid being prone to risks but being the stubborn child I've always been, this is something I believe - Everything is a risk. Not doing anything itself is a risk. The choice is ours. 

The thing is, many won't understand you or your thinking and won't even agree with you, but its okay, it's okay to live a life others do not understand.

Pokhara being the 1st major stop in Nepal, wrapped us all in its beauty and calmness. 

The name itself means "city of lakes" which was surrounded by plethora of peaks of the Himalayas. 

An amazing place to drown all your sorrows sitting by the lake feeling the fresh Himalayan breeze pass through your hair.

A planned trip will always be an unplanned one when you're with your friends.

Exploring a different country, new place, new people, an unknown language, progresses our relationships to levels never imagined. The memories made during the trip are the ones that'll stay with us throughout our lives.

I could easily write an essay on "a trip with my best friend", but hasn't that been done already a million times before. No word limit would be enough write about the bond we share and how much you actually take care of me at all times. I adore how strong you are. Nobody can make me feel safe as much as you do. The one who can handle me and the one I fight the most with. In the end, your one hug can solve all problems. The one I look up to.

But right now, I would like to thank those two people who stayed when no one else did. Trips reveal things about people that you never knew. These people are the rare ones, they help you through the hard times and stay into your best ones. They are the keepers.

Then there's that one person who somehow manages to make everything alright even though he might not stay with you at all times. He attempts to listen to what went wrong or whats bothering us. The one who stays up with you. The partner in crime. The magic.

Finally, it doesn't matter where you're going. What matters is who you have beside you.

Duality is a part of nature.. The cosmic system. This is how the cosmic system balances itself. You will never understand the importance of happiness if you're happy all the time.

Similarly, I read a quote by Anthony Bourdain perfectly explaining how travel isn't always pretty. It isn't always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart, but that's okay. The journey changes you. It leaves marks on your memory, on your consciousness, on your heart and on your body. You take something with you. Hopefully you don't leave anything good behind.

We don't live in a perfect world. Some people drive us crazy and we drive a few mad as well. You might wonder, is it possible to like every person you meet. To be honest, it's neither possible nor ideal.

There are some things that I learnt later. The only way to handle such situations are to accept that it's okay to dislike people. Being nice doesn't mean liking everyone around. That person might not be a bad human but there are differences between the two of you. 
Bear with them. Nobody's perfect there are people who tolerate me/you as well.

We may expect others to act in a way we would like them to or hear things we like. However, that never happens. Expecting is simply putting yourself up for disappointment and frustration.

Be prepared. Focus on yourself. Sometimes what we don't like in others is what we don't like in ourselves. It's easier to change our perceptions and attitude than to ask someone to be a different kind of person.

Pause and take a deep breath.

The last and the most important one is voicing your needs. Communicate as to what is putting you off.

Ofcourse, we wish a lot could happen our way. Too bad that is not how life works.