Day-2
Date: 26th October 2025
So I woke up around 6 AM today. I went to the washroom, freshened up, changed my clothes, and packed everything. By the time I was ready, the train was just about to arrive at New Delhi Railway Station.
After getting down, my first stop was the metro station. I had to drop my main luggage in the cloakroom so that I could move around freely. Once that was done, I stepped out of the metro station to buy a belt — I completely forgot to bring one from home.
Next stop — breakfast. I found a small stall outside New Delhi station and grabbed an omelette. Simple, but tasty and filling. While I was finishing up, Ankit (friend from college) arrived. Together, we decided to head to Chawri Bazaar in Old Delhi to try a famous Chole Kulche shop we had heard about.
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When we reached, the place was absolutely packed. We waited for almost half an hour before finally getting our plates. The Chole Kulche were worth the wait — flavorful and perfectly balanced. But I was surprised to know that the “chole” weren’t actually chickpeas — they used white peas instead! Still, the taste was really good, and the experience felt authentically Delhi.
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After having Chole Kulche, we started walking towards the metro station to meet ash Bhai (@instantsharma). While walking, me and Ankit were just talking non-stop — catching up on everything that’s been happening in our lives, our plans, and all the random things we hadn’t spoken about in a while. It felt nice to have a long, open chat while just walking through the busy lanes of Old Delhi.
Once we reached the metro station, we called Ash Bhai and told him we were starting from there so he could also leave from his place for the spot he had suggested. We reached the location first, and soon he arrived. After meeting, we decided to go to his house inside Pusa Institutional Area.
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That place honestly didn’t feel like Delhi at all. It’s a Indian agricultural research campus — full of greenery, clean surroundings, and surprisingly cooler than the rest of the city. His quarter had a huge lawn outside, and as we stood there, I finally understood why our parents always told us to go for a government job — the perks like these!
We spent some time exploring the colony. Ash Bhai showed us small farms, ponds, and quiet corners inside the campus. We stopped at one beautiful spot — calm, green, and peaceful — and just sat there for a while, talking and relaxing. I never imagined we could find such a serene place right in the middle of New Delhi.
After some time, we decided to head out to an old-school bar in the city. The three of us sat there for a couple of hours, had a few beers, and shared stories, laughs, and thoughts — the kind of slow afternoon that feels effortless and real.
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Eventually, Ash Bhai had to leave for some work, so me and Ankit headed towards Connaught Place to try Kake Da Hotel, a place Ash Bhai had recommended.
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We waited for almost half an hour to get a table. But unfortunately, the food turned out to be disappointing — not at all what we expected. To make up for it, we went to Giani’s, probably the original outlet that’s been there since 1956. We had ice cream there, and that instantly lifted our mood.
From there, we walked back to New Delhi metro station to collect our luggage from the cloakroom. After getting our bags, we took the metro to reach the meeting point of the IBR Delhi chapter — a small place called IBR Dhaba. We spent about an hour there, meeting the Delhi riders, chatting, and sharing travel stories.
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Later, a few IBR guys who were heading to Gurgaon offered us a lift, so we went along with them. From Gurgaon, we took an auto to reach Ankit’s place.
Once we reached, I took a shower, washed my clothes, and felt fresh again. Then we sat down for a couple of drinks, and that turned into one of those deep, late-night conversations — about our personal lives, mental health, relationships with our parents and loved ones, and even our friends. It was emotional, raw, and honest.
By the end of it, I felt light — like I had released a lot of things I’d been holding inside. Now I’m sitting here, writing this before sleeping. It’s been a long, fulfilling day. Tomorrow is a new day — and a big one.
That’s it for today.
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