Journey to the East

Journey to the East’ is a memoir, based on a 1800-kilometer expedition through the heart of India, from the Arabian Sea to the Bay of Bengal. Initially to document the issues plaguing rural India, the project unfolded to become an unforgettable voyage of self-discovery; involving sleeping in unfamiliar places, venturing alone through the Naxalite insurgent jungles, and even being interrogated in a jail cell. This book is more than a travelog; it's a contemplative exploration of the India that I encountered. It is a documentation of the rural-politics that shapes the country and an account of the corruption that has spread to the smallest of villages. This book explores themes of human connection, the unpredictability of life, and the transformative power of travel and self-discovery. It gives hope to a young generation to go out and discover for themselves a wide world that is always welcoming.