Destiny: Every Love Story Has 2 Angles

Destiny: Every Love Story has 2 Angles is an e-book self published by me in 2016. This book is available on Play Store And Amazon Kindle. This post includes book's summary, Prologue and Chapter 1 of the book. If you like it, then do buy the book.

Genre: Fiction, Romance, Suspense , Drama

Summary:

Is everyone in life given a second chance? If you are given a one then which choice will you choose again? What will you do or better to say what will you undo?
Tasha lost her 3 years memory in an accident. Now it's only her ex-boyfriend who can help her to bring it back. But will he agree to do so? What will happen when Tasha recovers? With National Security in sight, this story is a romantic drama with a suspense.

Prologue:

In life is everything written or it happens like that only. The turns we pass through, were they there to happen or are they driven by our own actions. Are our action driven by our own self or there’s some other external force? Is there anything called destiny? Do you believe in destiny? Do I?

In life why sometimes, someone becomes so important to us that our whole life is changed. We all have heard of Love at First Sight, but many a times we don’t even know what a person would become after years of knowing or years of unknowing. All we are left in the end are memories. And memories............. Memories are too strange, sometimes they make us cry and sometimes they bring back smile on our face.

We have often heard others saying,” Everything happens for good. You are destined towards something else” If things happens for good then why it’s impact fall on us. Why this regret, pain and guilt exist. WHYYY??? Is destiny really there? Did it play its role that time? Will it play its role again in uniting us? Was that really a Destiny? .......... Lost in all these thoughts was Sam (Samar) when his phone rang....

Chapter: 1

Today is the happiest day of my life. I feel like I am in the 7th sky. Finally, a dream has turned into reality. A wish has been fulfilled. In the beginning I don’t know why but I was feeling a bit nervous. Though it wasn’t the first time I was doing this. I was confident about what to say but still some nervousness was there. Might be because I didn’t want to disappoint her. I was eagerly waiting for her at the cafe.

We met for the first time in our school days and since then she has been there in my life. I know everything about her. Her likes- dislikes, her preferences, her interests, her past.....her ex... As far I know they were going good, infact at its very best but then something happened which destroyed her completely and forced them to fall apart. She never discussed properly about what went wrong between them and I never forced her to do so. She was hurt, badly hurt. I could see tears in her eyes, pain in her voice. She was having a difficult time to recover. I tried hard to keep her jolly. It was bit difficult and took time but slowly and steadily she is back to normal now. She has recovered. But I don’t know when, in our those days together, I fall for her. TRULY, DEEPLY, MADLY. 

Three months ago I proposed her for the first time, but she refused saying that she needs some time. And I gave her, her time to think, her time to make her mind, her time to decide, as she now means world to me, so she has all the time in the world to take her decision. But today I was again proposing her. Restlessness was getting better of me. I feel that time has finally arrived. I was eagerly waiting for her arrival and finally she did after 15 long minutes which felt like an eternity to me. She was perfectly dressed in White top and Denims and was looking extremely gorgeous in that outfit. She was looking around to see where I was seated. And then she noticed it. She smiled and waved to me. I too waved back with a smile.

“Hi”

“Hi”

“You are looking gorgeous” I said almost getting lost in her

“Thanks” she replied with a shy smile. “You too looking smart”

“Thanks but not as much as you.” I winked. She was just mesmerising me and getting over me.

She blushed. “OK.OK.” she replied to stop me. She knew that I can go on and on like this.

“So how was your day” I continued the conversation after she settled herself, and we placed our orders.

“It was nice. Nothing as such great happened. Tell me how was yours?”

“Mine was fantastic. Enjoying the off, relaxing at home.” I said completely feeling the joy of the leave.

“Today, you were on a leave?? YOU OKAY??” she said sounding concerned. I like her this concerning nature.
“Yes, I am perfectly all right.” I replied confidently to assure her
“Then, why an off?” she asked
“Just like that yaar. I wasn’t in any mood to go for work today.”
“Ohhh...Anything special today” she asked in a teasing way
I flaunted a bit as she caught me on a wrong foot
“Yes absolutely, today there is something special.” I replied playfully
“What’s that? What’s that?” she asked getting excited.
“Today I was to meet you. And meeting you is no less than special” I replied smilingly and winked her.
“Shut up Jeh” she said smiling at it as our orders arrived.
“So what was the important thing you wanted to discuss?” she asked while taking a sip from her favourite Oreo Shake.
Listening to it my heartbeat increased.
“What’s so hurry? We have plenty of time. First let’s have our food, then we can talk about it there.” I said pointing towards the lawn besides the cafe.
“OK” she replied

Then over the course of our evening breakfast we discussed all the things in the world like newly released movies, sports, politics, how the currency devaluation was affecting her company, our hobbies, novels, our parents, families, and our favourite MR. SHAH RUKH KHAN.

I just love to spend time with her. She makes me feel alive. With her time passes away quickly. Every passing hour seems like a minute only. After we settled our bill, we moved towards the lawn. It was still evening. Weather has turned cloudy. Strong wind was blowing around and Sun was about to set. Nature too was building the mood for me. We were walking bare foot over the grass. Silence was filling the gap between us. I was trying to gain more strength to say it. The feeling of it and the strong breeze were giving me shivers.

“Jeh, You OKAY?” she enquired as this was weird for her from my side.

“Yes, I am good, just trying to gain more strength to say what I want to.”
“Ok. Take your time.” She said with a smile as we continued walking on the grass.
After a moment I stopped, turned towards her, took her hands in mine and looked straight into her eyes and said...........

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If you liked these 2 parts, then do buy this ebook on Play Store ( Destiny) or on Amazon Kindle (Destiny) 

To Quit or Not To Quit

Life is a long journey. In it we face many obstacles. Often when time is getting tough or things aren't going in our way. We feel dejected. We don't know what to do. We can't see the road ahead. At that juncture we face one of the toughest choices, whether to continue or not. 

Mostly in these situations people tend to quit. After fighting a battle for long when time for reaping the fruits is near they will quit. They will give millions of reason for leaving, for not continuing on but not even one to continue. Though sometimes quitting is do required but only after you have weighed your options properly. Without that, just because things aren't going in your way or someone said something to you , you shouldn't quit. 

There's a famous quote 'When time gets tough, tough gets going'. To get going in these adverse situations all you require is to find the one simple reason for holding on, the one reason for which you got into the journey. One thing that pushed you towards this thing. Just hold on to that. And don't quit , as you never know when you will find the things you were looking for.  Just for the sake of your comfort or your non-willingness to move from your stable state, you shouldn't quit to compromise on your goals, dreams and desires. You should be persistent.

Dan Brown had to wait for 5 years to get the success as an author he always wanted. He published 3 novels between 1998 and 2001. All doing average business. Though he was dejected. But he continued to work on his career as a writer. And finally his fourth novel in 2003 created the sensation and gave him the success he always wanted. Not only did his fourth novel turned to be an International best seller but it also pushed the sales of his previous books making each an International Bestseller. In this scenario we clearly saw that in the time of adversity he didn't quit. He was persistent and finally  got the much deserved success. 

Another example under this scenario is of You-tubers. They don't get success overnight. They have to regularly upload good content,  promote it , get the subscribers and views on their channel and finally after 2-3(atleast) they get the success they were looking for. In all this period they are persistent and continuously pushed towards their goal , and don't quit. So, in times of adversities, we should take inspiration from them.

At times, people will also cite examples of billionaires like Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg  and many similar personalities, how they quit their studies and became successful. From these examples they will defend how beneficial it is to quit. In their opinion, those guys became successful just because they took the brave decision to quit. So they should too follow the suit in order to be successful. But one thing they don't understand is this can't be so. If a thing worked for someone it didn't mean that it will work for you too. You have to make your own way. You have to take your decision to quit or not.

We do understand that at time quitting becomes necessary. When you genuinely know you are in a wrong position and there's no way out, at that time quitting is do required. But you can't quit like that. Before quitting your current position  you have to weigh your options. You need to know where you stand and what are your back up options. What is opportunity cost involved in quitting your current state (it maybe the money you invested, time and energy invested in that work)?

So when you face a dilemma whether to quit or not , then:

1. Write out all back up options you have on a piece of paper
2. Note down the plus points and negative points each situation will provide. (also here, note down your reasons for quitting)
3. Note down the monetary cost incurred and the cost that will be incurred in selecting a particular option 
4. Note down the opportunity cost involved i.e. cost of not selecting other option and investment forgone (in case of quitting)
5. Finally, go for an option which weigh out other and looks more lucrative

Remember, money is not everything. It is the last thing that matters here. You can cover what you lost in money, but not time. So, go for the option which provides greater benefit to you, even if it involves quitting. You can comfortably decide to quit now as you now have a back up plan which  looks to be more attractive and beneficial than your existing plan. But without proper planning and backup plan, you shouldn't quit. You should have something in reserve to work on.

To quit or not to quit is your choice, but before quitting, ask yourself  , what keeps you going? Why did you begin what you were doing? Will you regret giving up? Or by giving up are you freeing up your options? If you don’t think the investment will be worth the reward, it might be time to throw in the towel. But if you think you’ll be rewarded for sticking with the project then it may be worth continuing

In the end, I just want to say, don't limit yourself. Challenge your limits as it could be a difference between where you are and where you could be. Challenge yourself and always have that hunger to achieve more, as being satisfied kills the zeal for progress. Like it's said in royal stag's Ad, jo haasil ho gya woh kya large, small milate jao, large bnate jao. It's your life make it large. So, keep pushing yourself and at important juncture(if you face this situation), make a wise choice TO QUIT OR NOT TO QUIT.

Can Fake Motivational Stories Actually Inspire You?

In this modern era, where technology is at our fingertips, we all are in some way or another linked with various social networking apps/sites. With the speed with which the messages , videos , quotes and stories are shared , it is difficult to judge whether the story is real or not. Though action is being taken by government to ensure no fake news is shared via this medium. But what about the fake motivational stories that are being shared openly on these sites? Some people comment that they actually feel inspired by these stories. How can these stories which are just created by someone for fun can inspire you? Or is that only a moment's inspiration, which is lost with time?

One such fake story on these sites is of Colonel Sanders, Founder Of KFC. On various social networking sites, the fake story of how Colonel Sanders founded KFC at age of 80 after losing his family, job and having nothing at the age of 60 was shared by many without actually cross checking it.. It was felt as if each kind of crisis was implicated in his life. Though in actual he became famous at the age of 35, as he supplied cheap boiled chicken at the time of Great Depression. His family troubles in trending story were all lies and this whole thing was a cooked-up story. Surprisingly, despite comments regarding this being a fake story, many people still found it inspiring. How can it still be inspiring when subconsciously know that story isn't true?

In today's era with technology at our disposal, we can cross-check each and everything shared with us. So, how can a such a story inspire someone? We new generation want everything at a quick pace. Whether it's a message , food, life partner, money or success. We want everything at a lightning pace. In the fake KFC story, he attained success at the age of 80. For such a generation, do we have that patience to wait for that long ( if not 80 then 50-60).? Even if we do get success at that age, what will be its benefit? We won't be able to enjoy it. It's only our descendants who will benefit from it. So what's the use of success at such a later levels? How can a story of so many failures and success in end years inspire someone? 

If it was early 90s era or an era without technology, these kind of motivational stories might inspire some as they won't be able to cross check it and their subconscious mind will accept it as true. But what about today's era? When we know that a story is not true, how can we remain motivated by it? In these kind of messages, they just tell a story but not the journey of that person, they don't inform  us about each day trouble/feeling person has gone through. ( which won't be possible as they are fake stories). So how can you accept it when you know you won't be able to check your progress, won't be able to match your feelings and way to bounce back from that.

Even if we do get motivated, with so many distractions at our disposal, can we remain on track towards that goal? Many start the journey but not all survive till the end. Why do people lose track after some time? Do they lose faith or do they forget the story they read? Or do they get the sense of reality and dismiss the fictional things they deemed as true? When faced with adversities, what will be your choice? Will you fight it or instead of fighting it, will you think it as good as person in the story faced same thing and after years he became successful? Will you fight in your way or will you look for the ways adopted by that person? What will you choose?

A simple thing we all want is a settled life. A life in which we are able to cover our expenses, can go for holidays and  can go out with friends and family on any day of the week. This is what we look for in these stories. But is it hard to get these things? I don't think so. All you require is hard-work, commitment and a bit patience. Is it hard to have them, as we look for them in these fake stories? At times, it might feel that you lack luck as nothing is going your way. Always remember Luck is a junction where Your Preparation meets Opportunity. So, just improve the level of your preparation, and you will have all you have dreamed of because you create your own destiny.

In the end I will say don't fall for these fake stories as in long run they will just demotivate you. Just believe in yourself. Have Faith. BE BRAVE. BE WISE. BE STRONG.

3 Things We All Want But Can't Be Delivered In India

In every election, we expect our politicians to fulfil our wishes, to solve our problems. There are many things we want at an individual level and at society level. That's why we vote for that politician who we feel can fulfil our wishes. Some promises are delivered in their tenure, while some aren't. 

But there are 3 major changes that we want in New India, problem we youth want to be solved at the earliest, things that are now deeply engraved in our system, but sadly they can't be solved in India.

Let's have a look

1. Quota System:

Quota/Reservation System is one of the major issues we want to be resolved in India. It feels like ages since this topic has been in limelight. Over the years number of people under this criteria have increased. This has caused a bit economic imbalance in the country. Every now and then we hear in news that certain section of society has blocked some area, are performing strikes to demand Reservation. At that time we all have one question for our government, why can't they remove quota system? Why not just set it on income basis? But this change we want can't be delivered in India.

REASON WHY IT CAN'T BE IMPLEMENTED

a) First reason I would give is that this system is now deeply engraved in India. It will need a lot of time and fresh start to abolish it.

b) Fear among the parties. Even if they removed it, there will be a fear within the ruling party that other party will try to capitalise on it. This can be successful only if all parties decide to come together and collectively agree to not involve in "Reservation" based politics. 

c) These reserved categories are  political party's vote bank. If they abolished it then they won't be able to win in elections. 

d) If they removed already existing Reservations, there will be strikes in various parts of the country, which will only lead to economic loss in India.

e) The people who are involved in strikes mostly include the affected section of that category. They are smartly used by powerful people behind the conspiracy. It will require a lot of time and effort to actually make them understand the ill-effects of the already existing system and benefits of the INCOME BASED RESERVATION SYSTEM.

As working on it is a lengthy and time consuming process, that's why new reservation was launched which grants 10% reservation to "economically weaker" section of society. But still people are able to find loopholes in it. The success of it can't be debated now, but it has created another level in the reservation system, which has further pushed the Reservation percentage above 50.

2. Reduction in Minister's Convoy:

Whenever there's a VIP moment, traffic is stopped. Vehicles of common people aren't allowed in the area until the full convoy has passed. Common person face problem due to it, and a frequent question is asked. Why do these ministers carry such a big convoy with them? Are they bigger than US President or France Prime Minister? Question is also asked regarding number of people given the Z Plus Security in India. As common man we all want it to be reduced. We want only top officials like Prime Minister, Chief Minister and President to have this kind of convoy and security.

REASON WHY IT CAN'T BE IMPLEMENTED

Despite great public demand, minister's convoy can't be reduced. Simple reason for it is the employment this market has. Like Reservation, the culture of big convoy for ministers is deeply engraved in Indian system. It provides huge employment opportunity to individuals. If government reduces the number of people covered in this category, then it will add more force in the unemployed section of the society which will further have negative impact on the economy. Until government creates a different market for people employed in this field, this wish of reduction in minister's convoy can't be implemented in India. 

Another reason that can be attributed to it is the benefit it provides to automobile industry. It leads to more sale of vehicles which further boosts the economy and increases the GDP of the country. 

3. Payback World Bank Loan:

Dollar's rate is fluctuating at a frequent interval. We all want it to be settled asap. We all want India to be a faster growing nation in the world. There are questions on google and quora regarding the same. Why India isn't paying back the loan? What will be the exchange rate if India settles its loan now? Why not recover black money and payback the loan? What will happen if 1 INR = 1 Dollar ? There are many similar questions, wanting the government to do the same. It will have major implications due to which government can't do what is being asked them to do on this matter.

REASON WHY IT CAN'T BE DONE

Government can't settle loan like that. There are many factors that need to be looked upon.

a) Settling the whole loan at once or even a major part will lead to change in exchange rate. This means Indian Currency will become stronger than US Dollar. The foreign good will become cheaper, which will lead to an increase in imports and decrease in exports which will lead to Deficit in Budget.

b) It will impact savings of Indians working in US who have saved US dollars in hope of cashing it a good price when needed.

c) The government needs to payback in the currency it has borrowed. Paying back the loan will impact government's foreign exchange reserves which will further have negative impact on smooth working of economy. 

d) Though loan needs to be repaid in the same currency it was borrowed. But if foreign country or institution like World Bank and IMF, accept the repayment in domestic currency, then government can repay the loan by printing any number of new currency and that too without mortgaging gold with central bank. Even if , World Bank agrees to it, this won't benefit India, as INR is not a universal currency. World Bank is interested in only DOLLAR. So, it will sell the INR in market for Dollars. This will lead to an increase in demand for Dollar which will increase its price against INR, thus having a negative impact on Indian Currency.

So, despite the majority of Indians wanting these issues to be resolved at earliest, these sensitive issues can't be settled in a short period as it will have negative impact on country's economy. And no government in their tenure wants these negative impacts on economy as this will impact their public image and won't benefit them in next elections.   

India's Predicted 15 Member Squad For World Cup 2019

15 April 2019, Monday, the day every cricket fan is looking forward to. As, on 15 April in Mumbai, BCCI will announce the final 15- Member Squad for Cricket's Biggest Event, ICC Cricket World Cup. The World Cup is scheduled to be organised in England and Wales, and will commence from May 30. India will play it's first match on 5th June against South Africa.

Though the team is almost finalised and there are only 2-3 positions up for grab. The final selection will depend upon the playing conditions in England. Though it was said that IPL performances will be considered for selection. But it doesn't look so. As Bhuvneshwar  Kumar, who is India's go to bowler in death overs and swinging conditions has gone for plenty in death overs in this year's IPL. Also, India's Opening due hasn't scored much for their team in this edition of IPL. So it's look highly unlikely that the selection will be made on the basis of IPL. Also, you can't select a squad for 50 overs based on their performance in 20 overs game. Fifty over match is totally a different game. 

15 member squad can be divided in 2 parts. First list includes players who are surely gonna be part of 15 member squad , Second list includes players who will be considered for selection but out of them only 3 stand a chance to be included in the final fifteen.

So let's have a look at the lists for World Cup:

1. Players who are definitely getting the ticket for World Cup

a) Virat Kohli and M.S. Dhoni

Virat Kohli, world's best batsman, India's Captain, No: 1 ranked ODI batsman, batsman with most centuries among active players, most centuries by any player in last 2 year in international cricket, his qualifications can go on and on. You can't keep a batsman of  such  a calibre out of team. He is surely your first choice going into the World Cup.

M.S. Dhoni, India's most successful captain, best wicket keeper, the greatest finisher, the master mind and currently India's most experienced player. India will definitely need his services in the World Cup as no one analyses the situation better than Mahendra Singh Dhoni. His field placements and tips from behind the wicket proves words of wisdom. The Indian Batting order revolves around him. His mere presence at the wicket proves to be a difference in body language of each and every individual in the ground. You can't imagine a team without MS in the world cup.

     b) Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan

Rohit Sharma, men with 3 double centuries, is highly unlikely to be missed from the team. Though he recently suffered a hamstring injury before their recent match against King's XI Punjab, but he will be fit to be part of the team. To speak of Dhawan, he hasn't performed well till now in this edition of IPL and there are many people doubting his selection. But they as a pair have a proven track record at the top and they will surely be India's first choice openers. Other thing that will be in their favour will be that their opening record gets better in an ICC event. So, chances of their scoring big at top are high.

c) Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal

Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal in last 2 years have become India's best spinning duo. They are India's best wrist spinners. There record in middle overs is outstanding. Not only they get important break through in middle overs but are also able to control run flow in that period. If a spinning track is given in a match then surely both will be included in the playing XI. 

d) Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammed Shami 

Since his debut in international cricket, Jasprit Bumrah is carrying the load of Indian pace bowling on his shoulders. He is India's go to bowler. He bowls excellent yorkers and slower balls at the death. Whenever team needs him, he delivers. 

Bhuvneshwar Kumar is India's other best bowler at the death. His slower and knuckle ball aren't easy to pick. He delivers well in his opening overs, giving India early wickets. Apart from his bowling, he has also delivered with bat in tough situations and will surely be India's number 8. With his bowling suiting England's swinging conditions, he will be a guaranteed pick in the playing XI. 

Mohammed Shami has solved India's problem of the third pacer. With his recent performance in Australia and New Zealand, he has cemented his place in the team. With conditions supporting pace bowlers in England, we might see him too along side Bhuvi and Bumrah in the playing XI.

e) Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja

Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja will too make it in the 15 man squad to world cup. All rounder capability they have, is the thing which will be needed in the world cup. Jadeja has made a comeback in the Odi setup after 15 months and has improved the standard of his game. Hardik provides the team a genuine fast bowling all round option, a player each team wants to have. His hard hitting power, is a thing which can't be questioned. Apart from their batting and bowling capability, they are excellent fielders too, which proves to be a great bonus in last 10 overs of innings. 

f) Kedar Jadhav 

Kedar jadhav has been India's regular player now and has cemented the number 6 slot. He proves to be a great asset in end overs, scores quick runs and attack spinners really well. Apart from that, he is India's 6th bowling option. His low round arm action isn't easy to pick. He has deceived many with his bowling action and has won several matches for India by picking keys wickets at crucial junction and by giving away only a handful of runs. He is known as man with golden arm and a partnership breaker.

2. Players who stand a chance to be in the World Cup Squad

a) Dinesh Karthik and Rishabh Pant

India will need a second wicket keeping option, and one of them will be given the ticket to world cup. Though Karthik has performed really well in T20I but he hasn't scored much in ODI's. Rishabh Pant is given few opportunities in ODI's but he hasn't proved himself in those matches. So, it will be a tough choice for selectors to choose between Experienced Karthik and Young Pant, as both of them have great hitting power and can prove dangerous in end overs.

b) K.L. Rahul and Ambati Rayudu

Number 4 position, which is still not sealed , for that there will be a tough competition between Rahul and Rayudu. If recent form is considered then, chances of selection for Rahul are higher than Rayudu. But  you never know as final call will be taken by captain and selectors. We might see both in the team. Rahul taking the role of third opener while Rayudu going with Number 4 position.

c) Vijay Shankar

Vijay Shankar who is a fast bowler all rounder could have been a good choice along side Pandya in the world cup. But in international cricket, he isn't given much bowling opportunities. In most games, he was included as a specialised batsman. Though he has performed really well with bat in limited opportunities given to him, chances of him coming as a specialised batsman are bleek. It will be interesting to see if he is given a chance in the world cup. Though he will be kept as a reserve in case a player is injured in the world cup.

d) Shubman Gill

Another player who stands a outside chance of qualifying in the team is Shubman Gill. He is the only player to have a average of more than 100 in youth cricket. He has played only 2 international games, that too in tough swinging conditions( last 2 Odi's in New Zeland in 2019), as a result he couldn't score much. Had he be given more opportunities he would have definitely be in Indian World Cup Squad.  If I was to select the team then I will surely go with him, giving him the number 4 slot in the team.

So, my team for world cup will be

Virat Kohi, Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Shubman Gill, M.S.Dhoni, Kedar Jadhav, Hardik Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammed Shami, Ravindra Jadeja, Rishabh Pant, Vijay Shankar

The expected team selection of BCCI will be

Virat Kohi, Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Ambati Rayudu, M.S.Dhoni, Kedar Jadhav, Hardik Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammed Shami, Ravindra Jadeja, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul

What's your team for the World Cup?

A Visit To Sanjay Gandhi National Park

Sanjay Gandhi National Park, is an 103.64 sq km protected area in Mumbai. It is notable as one of the major national parks existing within a metropolis limit and is one of the most visited parks in the world. 

The rich flora and fauna this park holds, and natural beauty this park has, excited me to visit this park. Situated in Borivali East, this park is hardly 1 km walk from Borivali Station. This park has everything to keep you enrolled. It has a great natural environment, fresh air, a great variety of flora,  dense forest, lake for boating, toy train, tiger & lion safari, river, trail of 7 km to the topmost part and last stop, Kanheri Caves. A perfect Sunday treat.

Ticket can be booked online or you can buy them at the entrance. Current charges are as: 

1) Entry Charges for An Adult(12 and above) is Rs 58 and Rs 31 for Child( 5 to 12 years)

2) Mini Train also as known Van Rani's charges are Rs 50 for adult and Rs 19 for Child

3) Tiger and Lion Safari charges for an Adult is Rs 77 and Rs 31 for child.

4) If you are bringing your vehicle, then parking charges vary from Rs 50 to Rs 293 depending on the type of vehicle

Tickets for boating(Rs 44 to 88) and Kanheri Caves( Rs 30) are only available at the counter. 

So let's begin.

This is where your journey begins

Here your journey begins

You can clearly see the markings on the board. Similar boards are placed at various locations of the park to guide you. You can take any route mentioned in the board, either in your own vehicle, rented vehicle who charge Rs 50 per person, rent a bicycle or  cover your journey on foot. The best way to explore and enjoy the park is on foot. If you have good stamina and love for walk, then you should cover the distance on foot.

Gandhi Tekdi

Stairs To Gandhi Tekdi

The first major stop is Gandhi Tekdi. This memorial is dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhi Tekdi is a popular tourist destination featuring a monument with a water point. A diversion as can be seen in map leads to Gandhi Tekdi. You can either drive or take stairs to reach the spot. You will get a great view of the park and city from here. It's here too, you will find a great variety of flora. A beauty which shouldn't be missed. 

View From Gandhi Tekdi

Tiger and Lion Safari

Lion and Tiger Safari is one the major attractions of the park. Tiger and Lion Safari is a 20 minutes ride in the fenced forest area. For security, no private vehicles are allowed in this protected area. Only caged buses of the park are allowed in this area.

For visitors, only one lion and lioness are kept behind the caged fences. Others are set free.

As is the name, so the style

Seeing the lioness, only one word can be said, "As the name, so the style" Sitting like a queen was she. That in itself was a beautiful scene.

Yawning like a baby

Tigers were also kept in the same protected area. If you visit the park in early hours, then you will find some tigers in open, who are set free in the park, to allow them freedom of movement in this natural beauty.

Greenery en-route

If you are on foot or on bicycles, then you shouldn't miss the greenery on route to Kanheri Caves. On route, you will also find small houses, tents build by people working in this protected area. They are allowed to live inside the park, and are living life of its kind in this area. Also, people and department have taken proper measures to ensure Natural beauty of this area is retained.

Kanheri Caves

Finally, after covering 7 kms from the starting point , you arrive at one of the oldest archaeological sites of India, THE KANHERI CAVES. The word kanheri comes from Sanskrit word "krishnagiri" which means black mountain.

Most of the caves are open and you can visit them and get an idea about how the life in that period was. If you can literally see the things, then you will be able to see the beds they had in their time, the structure of their house, i.e. the kitchen area, hall area and other areas of house. Plus you will also find water storage areas outside the caves on either side. 

 

At the end, relax at the top most point of the area. Enjoy the natural beauty, have a bite and enjoy the fresh air with city at the other end of the park.

Flowers at height

Greenery at the top

View from top

City at the other end of park

Visiting Sanjay Gandhi National Park will be a day well spent.

If you want to stay overnight in the park or want to go on treks then you should visit NIC. Nature Information Centre is like a road map to SGNP’s tremendous biodiversity. In the centre, sits a model representation of the park, beautifully depicting the geographical layout. The centre is a mix of illustrations, models and photographs, interactive media all coming together to inspire, educate and inform, not just aspects of the biodiversity but also the factors that threaten it.

Playing the vital role as an educational arm of the SGNP management, the NIC organizes activities like nature trails, bird-watching excursions, butterfly watches, treks and overnight camps led by experts.

So, if you have a zeal for trails, treks or camping then you should definitely give it a try. But for that you should book the slots in advance by either mailing them : nicsgnp78@gmail.com  or by call: 022-28868686.

In all, A visit to Sanjay Gandhi Nation Park, will be a learning experience and memory you will cherish for life. A day spent in natural beauty is not an easy thing to forget. So, when you are planning your trip to SANJAY GANDHI NATIONAL PARK?