“Don’t grow up, it’s a trap tbh.”

Udaipur kid, now figuring life in Shillong
(Udaipur- Jaipur- Delhi- Pune- Shillong)

Talks a lot… but listens when it matters
Social dev guy (not boring, promise)
Travelling, riding, writing random thoughts
Low-key history & culture nerd
Ally 🌈 (inclusive, supportive, not flirty, boundaries clear)

Insta: @aryamanu

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Why here?
Collecting stories from different cultures ;

I listen more than I talk…
so yeah, your turn …

Interests

Travel, culture & meaningful conversations;
Drawn to depth, good energy… and a little mystery

• pets
• good conversation
• long drive
• netflix and chill
• drinks with friends
• roaming around

Music, Movies, and Books

Music?
Coke Studio (Pakistan and Bharat both) | Sultan and shepherd | all Indian Folk | Indiepop
(aka depends on the mood, I’ve got range)

Movies?
Good storyline > hype (no time for nonsense)

Books?
Non-fiction | Stories | Autobiographies
(trying to be wise, one book at a time)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hard to pick just one, life’s been a bit extra tbh:

• Scuba dived in Kas (Antalya), Turkey
• Floated over Cappadocia in a hot air balloon (main character moment)
• Did Ladakh (Siachen base side) on bike… 6 times in 6 years because once wasn’t enough
• Accidentally locked eyes with a snow leopard at Tso Moriri
• Casual meeting with His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Yeah… just normal stuff

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: Nothing… I’m still figuring life out;
Learn: Anything new, always on;
Share: Depends… what do you want?

What I Can Share with Hosts

Meaningful conversations, travel experiences, and a calm presence;
I enjoy listening, sharing perspectives, and exchanging stories
Also happy to bring in a bit of culture, poetry, and good energy

Countries I’ve Visited

Bhutan, Hong Kong, India, Nepal, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

India