Unforgettable Journey - Tarkeshwar Mahadev Temple

Its been almost 7 months since I have written my last Journey as a traveler. With lots of hitches, finally we packed our bags with a pair of shoes and crystal clear vision to reach a secluded, unspoilt and peaceful but holy place called "Tarkeshwar Mahadev Temple".

Journey Itinerary:

Faridabad --> Delhi --> Noida --> Meerut --> Mavana -->  Bijnour --> Najibabad --> Kotdwara --> Lansdowne --> Tarkeshwar Mahadev Temple

Journey:

Journey was started early in the morning and so does our battle against traffic, loud horns, noisy roads and big city buildings till we reached a place called "Meerut". We were well planned to take a route via Mavana to Kotdwara as this is the best route for any traveler (As suggested by one of my friend Sameer Tyagi). The huge fields of Sugarcane, Bananas, Mango trees and lush green wheat fields were welcoming us. The beauty and freshness was getting better and better as we were approaching towards our destination. We faced some challenges as we reached Najibabad but as said "no pain no gain". With lots of struggle finally we crossed Najibabad and reached Kotawara. We were not having any clue about the surprises we were about to get after Kotawara. The roads were amazing, the air was so fresh to beat your all stress, the tree were shining like stars, the sun light was like a sheet of gold on the soil and the atmosphere was crystal clear to give utmost satisfaction to highly synthetic life. The drive till Lansdowne was about 40KM's from Kotdwara but that was a life time experience. It was getting darker and we stayed overnight near to Lansdowne to get ready for next day adventure.

Day 2 started with a heaven like drive of 39 KM's from Lansdowne to Tarkeshwar Mahadev Temple, words are not enough to express the beauty our eyes have captured for lifetime. The drive was one of the best drive in mountains I have ever done. All zig-zag ways, ups and downs, one mountain, then another then another and so on...our body and soul was playinh hide and seek with clouds, big gaint like trees were telling there stories and you were so close to the nature that you want to live each and every moment there. Its was simply amazing. Then we reached Tarkeshwar Mahadev Temple right in the middle of Jungle, surrounded by thousands of trees and mountains. It was believed that demon "Tarkasur" worshiped Lord Shiva for years at this location and Lord Shiva appeared at this location in front of Tarkasur. Since then this place is one of the holy shrine for Lord Shiva Devotes. This place is so calm that anyone can do meditation for years in the lap of nature. The positive vibes at this location charge your soul with the high pluses. We spent some time there and started our journey back to the town and finally to the hotel.

Early next morning we saw the Sun Rise and packed our bags for the return journey. The short but memorable journey gave us such an incredible experience that will live in heart forever.

Places to Visit in Lansdowne:

Tip & Top (for beautiful valley view), Bhulla Tal Lake (artificial lake maintained by Indian Army for boating and spending some quality time), Local Market.

Why this T-SHIRT???...

When you have all brands “Nike, Adidas, Puma, Reebok, UCB, FCUK, LP etc” in your wardrobe, then why do you wear this old t-shirt at night since ages?... A very meaningful question asked. A white color t-shirt (little dull now), with many flecks on it, been there since almost last two decades now. And the most important part is it was not purchased, it was given to me by someone, may be we can call it a second hand t-shirt which have been used by someone else in the past. But what it’s doing with me since ages, though I can have much Superior, Expensive, Attractive clothes now then why this t-shirt?..

Looks strange, itn’t?.. This obvious question forced me to dive back into my old priceless memories, when I was a “Big Zero” with even “Big Dreams and Hopes”. All I had was a heart full of dreams, hands full of gestures, eyes full of colors, pockets full of hopes, legs full of strength, brain full of vision and above that stomach full of hunger. What I had with me at that time was few friends (many of them are strangers now), a super caring Mother, few books and clothes. This t-shirt was one of those priceless things I had, its full of optimism, my best friend in days and nights, in ups and downs, my strength in bad times, my strong vision in good times, my love in darkness and my enemy in struggling time. It never ever left me alone and neither do I.

"Find your "dream" then RISK everything to make it Reality"

Sometimes when you are completely down in your own world, what will do you?.. You will try to get in touch with your loved ones who motivates you, who inspires you, who banks on you and who supports you. But what when you are completely broken, hopeless, alone??.. At that time you will not understand anything as you are in a state of great depression, pessimist and then you are your own doctor, your own caretaker, you own lover and your own future creator. Mind my words at that time “dive into your past, remember all those things which you have achieved with your hard work, with your master mind, with your crystal clear vision” and things like t-shirts, pens, journals, old serials, old movies, old friends, old roads, old tea shops, long walking, old school, teachers or anything (every one have that one thing precious from childhood, close..very close to the heart) will pull you out of the worst time, depression. “Past is always beautiful, how struggling it would have been at that time but in present you will always love your past”. Presenting t-shirt here is just an example to have something in your life which will remind you about your best and toughest “YOU”, Always remember "The best thing about You is Always You".. When you did it in past you have all the guts to achieve more and more in present!...Never ever “Give UP”. Treat yourself in the best possible ways as you are going to be your best friend forever!...

"Life’s greatest setbacks reveal life’s biggest opportunities."

Final Conversation between “a Father and a Son”.

Final Conversation between “a Father and a Son”.

In a bright morning, Sun was about to shower its rays when a “Boy” was born in a family of well reputed ‘Doctors”. All were happy to see the new “Life” in the family. Time passed like a speed of light, the boy was full of energy, best in every field. A top ranker in academics, one of the best in rugby, confident speaker and a lovable son.

He decided to give an “Army Exam” and wanted to serve his Nation. Without the knowledge of his parents he cleared the exam and asked his parents to allow him to join Army Services. His parents allowed him to live his dreams. Years passed, he used to come at home once or twice at maximum to visit home.

At the age of 24, he came back to home on a leave of 30 days. All were happy and enjoying each and every bit of his presence.

Here rang a phone, the father lifted the call and passed the phone to Son. Room was alone with father and son. Complete silence and the last conversation of a father and a son started.

Boy said in confident voice, dad I have to go to the base camp tomorrow morning. Out of nowhere the heart of a father said “please don’t go” stay with us as we are getting older and getting very much worried about you. We can’t afford to lose you as you are the only hope for us. The boy replied “dad you are wearing a White dress to save patients, this is your duty and you are serving it with full grace since ages. In similar way I have my duties for my dress which I wore years back. My duties are to save my nation till my last breath and I have to do that at any cost”. The conversation went on and on before father said “If you want to go then go, but you have to promise me that you will come back and we will have a rugby match together”. The Son instantly said “Off course Dad” I will come back and will defeat you again.

In the early morning the boy left to serve his nation with his duties. After 5 days again phone rang and the saddest news arrived “Major has been martyrdom”. Father stood in shock and was not believe what he heard. Mother came out and took the phone and heard the same words. Silence!!!... The only light of their home is off forever.

It’s been years now and the father is having anger just anger on his mouth, my son was a liar. He promised me to come back and he did not keep his words. He is still in hope for his son’s return…
This is what “Army Men” sacrifices. Their life, their hopes, their home, their relations, their parents and their dreams.

This is a true story of an Indian Army Man. This is the price of wars and distractions!... Think about this father who is still waiting for his son's arrival.

Stop fighting please, spread the lesson of peace. Every one will suffer because of wars and fights!...