I care very deeply about nature and am fond of living a slow, laid back village life . I prefer travelling slow, taking my time to experience local cultures and explore the surrounding landscape through hiking, biking etc.

I’m good at Yoga, trekking and photography.

I used to work as a Photojournalist in ‘The Times of India’ newspaper for a while and after years of travelling I’ve found a home in the Himalayas working with tribal communities on rural entrepreneurship projects.

I majored in Psychology, English & Media/Communication.

Fully vaccinated against COVID ✅

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet local people and connect with travelers like me I’d like to visit places and leave with more memories (of people) than photos (of tourist attractions).

Couchsurfing for me is a special social networking app. I feel it’s often taken for granted that people are opening their homes to complete strangers in order to make long lasting connections. So, I make sure every Couchsurfing experience is precious to me.

Another reason why I prefer to use Couchsurfing is because locals know their place the best
and their knowledge and guidance can truly help me experience a place more authentically.
And of course there is the added bonus of it making your travels cheaper.

Interests

• documentaries
• film making
• animal welfare
• yoga
• music
• hockey
• anthropology
• cartography
• nature
• trekking
• landscapes
• village life

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: 90s/early 2000s electonica

Movies: Samsara, Once upon a time in Iraq, BBC’s Dangerous Border, Blood Diamond, Ratatouille

Books: I honestly listen (to podcasts etc) more than I read but when I do read it’s mostly psychological or anthropological books. Currently reading “The Hidden Life of Trees” by Peter Wohlleben. Also love George R.R.Martin’s ASOIAF series.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

-Cooked a meal for 400+ people in a temple
-Volunteered as an English teacher in a Buddhist monastery in the Himalayas.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach Yoga, South Indian cooking, Languages and share my candid thoughts and also my experiences. I would love to learn the local language, recipes and learn about people’s experiences (although it’s not a must haha).

What I Can Share with Hosts

AS A HOST:
1)Interesting conversations and fun experiences.
2) Accommodation in Bangalore with my family and yummy South Indian food!
3) I can guide you around the city for places to see and food to eat (Only if I get time though)

AS A SURFER
1) Interesting Conversations and memories
2) Yoga lessons
3) Whatever knowledge I have
4) Positive energy for sure :D

Countries I’ve Visited

Bhutan, China, Nepal, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

India