Business Panorama speaks to Ritu Bala, an aspiring Travelpreneur, who is taking Trekking, Camping and Adventure tourism to the next level.
In a world obsessed with money, remember that time is the most valuable asset we have. So, let’s escape the ordinary, explore the extraordinary, and collect memories along the way! 🗺️⏳💛
I remember when I was in college, I wanted to travel outstation with my college friends. At that time, it was just curiosity to go out with friends where there is no parenting (as I came from a middle-class family where a girl is not supposed to step out or even wear jeans). Knowing nothing about what the outer world looks like. Not knowing what excites me may be just being free.
And then a day arrived in August 2006 (not sure if 2006 or 2007, but yeah, I was using Orkut 😜). My first trip was, in fact, Trek to Vally of Flowers. A random plan with office colleagues (got permission from Mom; I would not have traveled even then if my dad was there; no, he wasn’t orthodox; he changed himself along with time; it’s just a fear and care for his daughters). I have been asked if I want to join their journey (Avinash and Faruq have already attempted it once and want to visit the beauty again).
Valley of Flowers, my first Trek, is heaven, in a simple or single word if I must describe it. Experience, breath-taking view, untouched beauty.
Since then, I have been exploring mountains and traveling everywhere. Covered most of Uttarakhand and Himachal. Multiple treks, naming a few: Tigers Nest (Bhutan), Tarsar Marsar Lake (Kashmir), Gomukh Tapovan (Uttarakhand), Lahaul, Spiti, Leh, and many more.
Sharing some astonishing memories in the form of photographs.
Everyone kept on asking how I managed all these travels with a 9–7 corporate job in hand. My answer to everyone is that if you really love doing anything, you do take out time, or in fact, you should take out time to fulfill your dreams. I follow my passion, and yes, it does come with compromises. One must choose between satisfying oneself or society. I earn enough to survive and fulfill my dream of traveling and exploring India.
I have also led groups for 3 to 4 days of trekking, helping people customize their travel plans. lined up many with other groups.
I wish to have my own homestay in the mountains and would love to continue taking people along with me on my journey.
I wish people would find their passion and follow it. I have been so lucky to have my family support me and never stop me from following it. I am working in corporate and with all the ifs and buts, the only thing that keeps me motivated is to work hard and earn so I can travel as much as I can.
I hope you like reading my experience and it brings smile on your face 😊
Ritu Bala, has somehow found happiness and passion in traveling, trekking and camping, getting her idea and venture to startup one day.
We @ Business Panorama team wish her great future ahead.
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Its really inspiring and i am sure someday you will surely have your own homestay in mountain!
Beautiful glimpses.. 😊
In today’s life of hustle n bustle it’s really great to see someone who actually does follow her dream and passion.
You soon would have your homestay , fo sure !!!!
Way to go girl..
It is always great to see someone following their passion
Hats off to you✨
One thing I want to emphasise here is the Balance to live your life to the fullest and that’s the thing we all need. Ritu you have that balance in you and the Will to strongly follow your dreams and passion. Keep motivating yourself and others. Keep shining!
Keep going Girl! Will wait for my stay in your very own home stay!! You are testament of Women inspiring everyone around!!
It is admirable to observe individuals who dedicate time to engage in outdoor activities such as hiking and explore the beauty of natural landscapes.
Just reading about this journey has bought a soul satisfying smile on my face . Least we can do , sitting here at our home comfortably, is to respect and appreciate this zeal and strength for combating every stumbling block that life throws and still living life to the fullest for which most of us only dream of .
Many more experiences and adventures ahead, for sure . Only hearts and smiles for you 🩷.
The travel world is lucky to have you and your big open heart and genuine smile my friend, congrats on the rapid success!
Looking forward to be the first guest in your homestay in mountains.
So happy to see you living the life with your own choices . Love you always
Hats off to you girl!!
And kudos on wholeheartedly pursuing your passion for traveling! Your adventurous spirit and enthusiasm for exploring the world are truly inspiring. May your journeys be filled with remarkable experiences, cultural discoveries, and endless joy. Keep chasing those horizons and making memories that last a lifetime.
Wishing you safe and exciting travels ahead!
Excellent Ritu….I hope you get your dreams fulfilled at the earliest. I have myself experienced it for a short period and you have yourself seen that it was one of my best experiences.
Good luck best wishes to you 👍
Good going girl… Your way to see and live life is an inspiration to so many out there who have their own reason of not loving this life. Keep up this spirit and you will achieve all your desires even if it is a homestay in mountains 🤞🤟.
It will be great traveling with a person with the same feeling for traveling and have the same craze. You must often travel and share ur experience. May god give me a chance to learn from u how to feel the nature and get chance to travel along with u for sure. I know ull must be a good travel partner 💕
All the Best 👍🙂
Wonderfully written .By just going through the article one can feel the freshness of the mountains.Wish to Trek and stay in such kind of places.Happy hunting.
Walllah, truely inspiring.. very well drafted and tempts me to pack my bags and head towards mountains!!
Bit jealous with you 😜😜, but seeing someone live her dream and passion makes me happy.
All the very best for your future trecks and trips, wish to join you sometime.
Thanks for sharing your incredible travel adventures! Keep it going 👍👍 and inspiring many, including me. May your dream come true very soon and we get a chance to be part of your beautiful and adventurous journey. Best wishes!!
As you know I have a small kid,due to which I can’t go out frequently …but I see lots of places through your eyes….I love the way you manage your work and your passion…love you …wish you the luck…one day certainly I will be you travel companion ❤️❤️
Very well put! A motivating experience! 🙂
Be the heroine of your life ❤️
Hey there, adventurous soul! 🌍✈️ Just wanted to remind you that the world is your playground, and every destination is a new chapter waiting to be written. Keep exploring, collecting memories, and filling your life with incredible experiences. Your wanderlust is an inspiration to us all. Safe travels and endless adventures ahead!
Just read about your story. You are in inspiration to lot many. Your story will motivate many girls to chase their dreams. And its great to have understanding parents. The real world is the world we go on trails either alone or may be groups. There we experience lot many people to help us completely opposite to the world we live. It’s great you are following your passion. In the end it’s not how many years you lived, its how many years you added life in your years. God Bless you. Keep Smiling, Keep Hiking.
Thank you 🙏🙏
Thank you all for appreciating and Motivating me more. All these blessings push me more towards achieving more hight if happiness.
Thank you all 🙏🙏