As someone who has always lived with the uncertainty of Brittle Bone Disease, a condition where my bones break without any injury or trauma, this journey was a profound affirmation of my independence and resilience. My adventure spanned three months, during which I travelled across 11 different states, each one feeling like a different country altogether. I didn’t have a set itinerary; I decided what to do each day as I went, which was the most freeing feeling. Over the course of 76 days, I travelled 20,000 miles across 26 cities, visiting Rajasthan, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Mumbai, Goa, Delhi, Kerala, Bangalore, Chennai, Pondicherry and Madhya Pradesh.
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From the architectural splendour of the Taj Mahal to the bustling streets and slums of Mumbai, I kayaked in the backwaters of Kerala and visited the world-famous camel festival in Pushkar. In Goa, the hardest decision of the day was choosing which beach to visit. Every day brought new adventures and discoveries, making this journey one of the most enriching experiences of my life.
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