The Players

(From L2R: Shiroor Uncle, Chauhan Uncle, Anushree, Moi, Anjaneya, Karan, Arjun, Ameeta Aunty, Rao Uncle, Meenakshi Aunty)

Delhi was common ground where we met. We were a group of 10, which included 5 young ones and 5 "not as young"(relatively speaking) ones. The young ones don't need any introduction, but just in case...we are...

Anjaneya Shiroor; coming from Singapore, via Vizag
Anushree Shiroor...you guessed right, Aanj's sister; from Delhi
Karan Chauhan; coming from Manipal, via Vizag
Arjun Chauhan...you guessed wrong...they are cousins; coming from Bangaluru, again via Vizag
...and lastly Arasu Venkatesh....your's truly ;); from Chennai

The "not as young" ones on this trip are...

Mr. Shiroor and Mrs. Shiroor...yup, parents of Aanj and Manjeet
Mr. Rao and Mrs. Rao
Mr. Chauhan...Karoo's dad...

Please note, if it wasn't for the age of Chauhan uncle, we would have had six "young ones" on this trip, instead of five. Don't let his physique or his age fool you. He marched ahead of us on all our climbs.

When in Delhi, I had no clue as to what was in store...hell I didn't even know the itinerary!!! I only came to know as we went along...and believe me, that is the best way to travel!!! In fact, it ought to be the only way to travel.

Next stop...Srinagar!