It had been more than one and a half months since we had been spending the lockdown at our home . And it’s very fatiguing as well as exhausting. Sitting at our homes 24×7 was not easy . So we decided to go on a sudden adventure .
We reached at the resort after a day of continuous grueling car journey . But as soon as we reached there , the narcotic and tranquilizing serenity calmed our minds and we were at peace . We felt the sound of silence ,the tranquility of nature and the grandeur of the mountains .
During our stay there , we had a caretaker ,better said to be a companion. ‘Haripada’ . No he is not a human, but better . A dog . He was always with us , every time and everywhere .Almost every day , there was load shedding , especially after sunset . To feel the real essence of darkness , we purposely did not switch on the generator . Torches , mobile flashes and candles were our only help .
We could see kalimpong and shiliguri more clearly , it was glistening and scintillating , just like the stars sparkle up above the trees in the untouched, untainted, pollution free atmosphere amidst fireflies and crickets. It was indeed a spectacular vision .
This trip has a special place in my heart . More because we were the only people staying at that resort . There was utter silence and peace . Even our whispers were clearly heard. The big light blue sky with big fluffy white clouds above them. The rays of light were shining through the high peaks with many colors escaping through the various mountain heights was indeed captivating .
I have been coming here for many years . But this was the first time I felt such seclusion and quietude. John Muir once said ,”Going to the mountains is like going home.” It truly feels so .
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