Bengaluru, India
My go-to city for product jams. Vibrant tech meetups, deep founder convos, and food to refuel.
Karnataka, India
- Block your evenings for Koramangala meetups
- Try the third-wave coffee spots near Indiranagar
Places & Notes
8 curated saves
Cities, cafes, and work spots that delivered big energy and focus — with quick tips for next time.
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Remote work retreat in Goa
Sunrise standups, sunset retros. Perfect blend of deep work mornings and relaxed evenings.
Goa, India
- Start early to beat the heat
- Beach walk 1:1s keep morale high
Gaya Pilgrimage Notes
Quiet mornings at Mahabodhi Temple - chanting under the Bodhi Tree, slow walks around the inner courtyard, and the hum of pilgrims from every corner of the world.
Bihar, India
- Join the 5 AM meditation at the Mahabodhi Temple shrine hall
- Circle the Bodhi Tree walkway barefoot to absorb the stillness
Kanha Forest Base
Safari days anchored around Kanha Meadows - misty sunrise drives, sal forest breezes, and the thrill of spotting barasingha herds in golden light.
Madhya Pradesh, India
- Book the first safari slot for Kanha Meadows' pastel sunrise
- Carry binoculars: barasingha sightings often hide in the tall grass
Pushkar Lake Rituals
Ghats, bells, and temple chants wrapped around Pushkar Lake; slow evenings here reset the mind before heading to late-night cafes.
Rajasthan, India
- Catch the sunset aarti at Varaha Ghat facing the lake temple
- Fuel up at the rooftop cafes near Brahma Temple after darshan
Kedarnath Resilience Trek
Walking the rebuilt trail post-2013 tragedy feels like a living tribute - teahouse stories, helipad hum, and the stark beauty of Mandakini valley.
Uttarakhand, India
- Start from Gaurikund before dawn to beat crowds to Rambara
- Respect acclimatisation stops; the new shelters tell survivor tales
Gokul, Mathura, Vrindavan
Temple hopping across Braj bhoomi - Gokul's quiet ghats, Mathura's bustling lanes, and Vrindavan's evening kirtans stitched into one loop.
Uttar Pradesh, India
- Begin at Gokul's Raman Reti for sunrise chanting before Mathura rush
- Stay overnight in Vrindavan to experience the ISKCON sandhya aarti
Leh-Manali Bike Loop
A high-altitude circuit: Leh to Manali via Khardung La, Pangong Tso, Hanle, Tso Moriri, and Jispa - thin air, endless vistas, and bonfires with fellow riders.
Ladakh & Himachal Pradesh, India
- Acclimatise in Leh for 48 hours before tackling Khardung La on two wheels
- Plan buffer days for permits and weather swings around Pangong & Hanle