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Delhi is an age-old city. We could trace its history to ancient times. The revered headquarters of the Pandavas, the Indraprastha, is considered a part of Delhi. Since ancient times, it has been home to a wide spectrum of people. First, the Indian rulers reigned the regions. After this, the Mughals spent a fair share of their regime with Delhi as headquarters. Every dynasty that ever stayed here has left their imprints in the form of art, architecture, and monuments. Today, this amalgam of cultures is evident in its streets as well as daily life. One can find every kind of person in its streets. If you have spent some time in the city, you can identify this. I will share some of my experiences from Delhi. The Faces of Delhi Today, Delhi's residents come from all states of the country. There are even specific regions resided by different groups. For instance, if you visit Majnu ki Tilla, you will feel like you are in a Tibetan settlement. Such is the vibe cre...

The beginning of the road to Kolukkumalai Peak in Munnar The home of the world's highest organic tea plantation. I don't think we need a better introduction to the place. It is a group of mountains in the Western Ghats, with tea leaves sprawled out across thousands of acres of these gorgeous hills. The young tea leaves spread out like a soft blanket over the landscape gives it a mesmerizing and soothing effect.  A jeep coming down the winding roads of Kolukkumalai Peak, Munnar The road that takes you to Kolukkumalai from Munnar is scenic in all senses; it is flanked by endless waves of tea leaves and colossal mountains. That morning we set out at dawn to conquer this hill in our Maruti Suzuki Zen. The vegetation was fresh from the morning dew where we halted for a refreshing Kolukkumalai Tea. We surpassed the majestic Chokramudi Peak-a place that in the future would give me an unmatched experience of nature’s fury- en route to Suryanelli. By the time we reac...