I am RAJIV PATEL backpacker and solo traveler

From Indore(Madhya Pradesh)
only for 2026 i lived at Guwahati (Assam)

Insta/YouTube:- /JayRajFilm

CURRENT MISSION let’s explore the unique Indians culture

Hitchhike- 10,000/+ KM
Cycling- 8000/+ KM

ALSO i am covering 12 Jyotirling and Char Dham
i have done 08/12 Jyotirling and 03/04 Dham

Most Famous Places i have done like :-
Kedarnath, Badrinath, Chandrashila, Tungnath, All Panchkedar, Mana, Vashudhara, Ranikhet, Nanital, Almoda, Kaichidham, Kurukshetra, Delhi, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Leh, Laddakh, Banaras, Puri,
All Rajsthan, All Gujrat, All MP,

in NORTH EAST :-
Darjeeling, Zero Valley, Loktak Lake, Laitulam etc

Currently exploring NORTH EAST INDIA

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm more than happy to head out and explore on my own if you are busy and have to work, don't feel like you have to be a host all the time.
Saying that, if you are free it would be great to hangout and swap stories from wherever you've been, listen to music, cook or even advise me on any good food I absolutely must not miss whilst in the area ;)

Interests

staring out of windows, meditation, travelling, reading, experiencing different cultures, laughing, volunteering, wildlife, meeting people from all walks of life,
and
I-love hitchhiking because it allows me to meet real people and experience genuine kindness on the road.
Every lift comes with a new story, a new perspective, and often a meaningful conversation.
Local food is one of my favorite ways to understand a place. I enjoy tasting simple, homemade, or street food and learning the stories behind it rather than looking for fancy restaurants.
Traveling for me is not about ticking destinations, but about cultural exchange. I enjoy learning how people live, what they believe in, and how traditions shape daily life. I also love sharing my own travel experiences and listening to others.
Nature gives me peace. Whether it's mountains, forests, rivers, or quiet village roads, I enjoy slow walks, observing surroundings, and spending time away from noise.
Road trips excite me because journeys teach more than destinations. Highways, villages, roadside tea stops, and long conversations make every road trip special for me.
Overall, my interests are about connection, simplicity, and learning through travel, not comfort or luxury.

• wildlife
• culture
• architecture
• photography
• documentaries
• vegetarian
• meditation
• traveling
• music
• camping
• hitchhiking
• volunteering
• mountains
• trekking
• exploring
• train journeys
• solo travelling

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies i liked actually historical one of them Jodha Akbar, Swadesh, and also i like 3 Idiot which are fantastic, to heal sometimes

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

actually a lots of things i have done, one is like i quit my job in 2023 and by a cycle and covered all Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Gujrat, and Maharashtra which is approximately 8,000km+ 😊
and
another i hitchhiked in Delhi to Ladakh and Rajasthan and survived by only camping over there
i came from comfortable place and took thats type of decision and also done that, its amazed for me,

Teach, Learn, Share

😎
I am engineering student and i love to solve mathematical problems that’s why i became a mathematics teacher in 2017 to 2022
also love to solve Reasoning in term of when i was try to crack some government competitive exams
Anyway

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am very sociable and love chatting about my different travel stories, it's always great to hear from other people all about their adventures and it inspires me for planning my next trip!
I'm very respectful and tidy and I appreciate the opportunity to meet new and exciting people! I love to cook so l could make you something, or I could make you laugh with some of my crazy travel stories!

Countries I’ve Visited

India

Countries I’ve Lived In

India