🌍 About Me

Hey fellow travelers! I’m Rohan Agrawal, a 23-year-old environmentalist and long-term explorer from India. For the past 5+ years, I’ve been walking and hitchhiking across Asia, covering over 30 states and union territories of India, and traveling through Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia,Laos, and Vietnam 🇮🇳🇧🇩🇳🇵🇧🇹🇲🇲🇹🇭🇲🇾🇱🇦🇰🇭🇻🇳.

My journey is inspired by ancient Gurukul principles, especially the concept of Desatan — a traditional practice of traveling to understand diverse cultures, languages, religions, and ways of life. I also draw deep inspiration from Swami Vivekananda, especially his teachings on Vedanta, fearlessness, and service to humanity.

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🌱 My Mission

The soul of my journey is to spread environmental awareness, especially among the younger generation. I visit schools, colleges, and communities, and even engage with local leaders and lawmakers, to promote climate consciousness and sustainable living. I believe conversations, stories, and shared meals can plant powerful seeds of change.

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❄️ My Goal

I’m on an adventurous mission to reach Oymyakon in Siberia — the coldest inhabited place on Earth (-72°C) — entirely by land, crossing 20+ countries along the way. This is not just a physical journey, but a spiritual and social mission to connect with people and spread the message of environmental care across cultures.

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💡 How I Support Myself

Many people ask how I keep going —
I support myself by sharing my skills, such as:
• Teaching (languages, storytelling, environmental awareness)
• Cooking (especially Indian & vegetarian cuisine)
• Volunteering at farms, hostels, homestays, and communities
• Managing places, helping with creative projects, or event organizing
Sometimes people also support me with donations, food, or a place to stay, which I’m deeply grateful for 🙏

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🌿 Personal Lifestyle

I’m a strict vegetarian — I don’t eat meat, fish, eggs, or animal by-products.
I don’t smoke, and while I rarely drink, I may enjoy a glass in good company 🍷.
I’m deeply passionate about cooking, especially South Indian dishes, and I absolutely love coffee (seriously, I can talk about coffee all day ☕).

Nature gives me energy — I feel most alive in forests, mountains, rivers, and under the stars 🌌. I might seem shy at first, but once I feel at home, I become very open, talkative, and social 😊

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🙏 Gratitude & Couchsurfing

This journey has been full of kindness, stories, and soulful connections.
Couchsurfing has given me a second family in many places, and I’m forever thankful for every single person who has helped or hosted me along the way.

I look forward to sharing stories, food, laughter, and purpose with more of you soon ❤️

Checkout my website : anandatouch.mgx.world

I love to meet amazing people irrespective of their gender and appearance. I am not interested to date or being romantic with people over this platform as it’s more of cultural exchange for me than a tinder or bumble.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’m on Couchsurfing to connect with a global community that unites the world by welcoming strangers into their homes, creating wonderful experiences and lasting memories.

Interests

• culture
• environment
• walking
• traveling
• cricket

Music, Movies, and Books

Chala Jata hu …

Vaseegera (Tamil)

Band rakhiye (Bengali)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Experiences:

• Extreme Travels: I’ve ventured into the most remote parts of India where I didn’t see another human for 10 days.
• Unexpected Encounters: I once met a dacoit who initially wanted to rob and possibly harm me. However, after understanding my journey, he gave me money, food, and even dropped me off at a safe place. Humanity exists in the most unexpected places!
• Meeting Leaders: I have had the opportunity to meet various Chief Ministers and governors across India to discuss environmental issues and advocate for change.
• Heroic Acts: I once helped a girl escape from a group of creeps, standing up against injustice when it mattered most.

There’s a lot more to share, and I can’t recall everything right now, but I look forward to sharing my stories and experiences with you. Let’s create new memories together!

Teach, Learn, Share

Skills and Interests:
I can teach storytelling, cooking, English, Hindi, environmental awareness, and spirituality. I’m eager to learn Chinese, Thai, and Russian, as well as how to cook sushi, Chinese, and Thai food.

Sharing:
I’m open to sharing almost everything—just not my underwear!

What I Can Share with Hosts

“I excel in cooking delicious meals, crafting captivating stories, and assisting with daily tasks. I’m also eager to volunteer and contribute wherever needed.”

Countries I’ve Visited

Bangladesh, India, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Thailand