Namaste !
I'm Priyanshu Kaushal from Himachal Pradesh, an adventurer and a traveler with passion of art. So far, I’ve climbed several peaks in Himachal and Ladakh, completed a full road trip across Ladakh and Zanskar, and traveled through 18 states of India.

Beyond mountaineering, I love exploring new cultures, having deep conversations, and trying every cuisine I come across.
Whether it's hiking, camping in the jungles, or sharing travel stories over a cup of chai, I enjoy every bit of the journey.
Travel is my therapy, I feel most alive when I’m on the road, meeting new people, learning their stories, and seeing the world through different eyes.
Also being a young traveller (22 years old), I really try to learn from other travellers who are experienced and have stories to tell and teach.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’m on Couchsurfing to meet people who truly live travel...not just tick off destinations, but experience them.
So far, my experiences on couchsurfing have been incredible and inspiring.

Hosting: I’ve hosted a few travelers, and each one has taught me something new about travel, life, and the little sparks that make every journey memorable. Hosting makes me feel ready to welcome new people and learn their stories.

Surfing: I’ve stayed with amazing hosts who felt like family. Sharing stories, meals, and space with them created some of my most unforgettable memories. In Kerala, my host took me to local festivals, sea swimming, and backwater fishing. In Indore, I got to taste so many unique dishes in Chappan. In Jaipur, I connected with a host passionate about plants and volunteering and many more other cool experiences are there from Nashik and Leh. These experiences are exactly why I love Couchsurfing.

Meetups: I’ve hosted two events at my place - a karaoke night and a monthly meetup, which went wonderfully and helped me make friends from diverse backgrounds. I’ve also attended meetups like Mindful Conversations, board game nights, and other monthly gatherings, each one adding new perspectives and friendships.

Couchsurfing, for me, is all about connecting, sharing, and celebrating the human side of travel.

Human side of travel ? ... I'll explain you when we'll meet.

Interests

• painting
• mountaineering
• ukulele
• trekking
• videography

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies- Into The Wild, Wild, 50-50, Lost in Translation, Whiplash, The Pursuit of Happiness.

Books - The Alchemist, Sapiens, Nexus

Music - I prefer classic songs, ghazals sometimes pop.
I also listen jazz a lot when I'm painting.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climbed a peak solo in the month of December in Himachal Pradesh.

Volunteered as a art teacher for a month in a very remote school in Zanskar Ladakh.

Took on a 2200+ km bike ride from Leh to Pune .... no fancy plans, just fuel and freedom.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you watercolor paintings and pencil sketches.

These days I'm interested to learn about photography and videography.

I can share good food (I'm a good cook).

What I Can Share with Hosts

- Cultural exchange: I'm from Himachal, i can tell you tons of stories about that place. If time allows I can also cook some Himachali dish.

- Food : I'm a good cook, I can cook variety of cuisines in i guess any setup.

- Art : I can teach art (sketching and watercolors), and again if time allows I can sketch for you.

- Knowledge: I'm a passionate reader and try to grab knowledge from everywhere, I carry deep interest in philosophy, Geo-politics and psychology, if you're interested we can talk over these topics for hours.

- Flexibility and respect: Important to mention, I'm from a mountain village and I'm a trekker, I'm very adaptable to any setup. I'm very easy going and always respect someone's house rules and prefer cleanliness.

Countries I’ve Visited

India