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Ashish Arvind Vanjari & Dr. Neelam Ashish

Total Vote(s) : 77 | Total Testimonial(s) : 9

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page." - St. Augustine Ashish is an engineer by profession working in chip design for a semiconductor company in Bangalore, Neelam is a doctor who currently perusing post-grad, both love to travel and share experience with friends. Have been interested in travel and photography since childhood, traveled lengths in India and outside. When we work, work hard and when we travel we do it with heart. Complete change of focus for short time helps in life to keep it balanced. This contest is the best opportunity to prove ourselves.

We are the best candidates because...

Travel is our passion. Photography is hobby. Have a right partner in life! We will travel.... :) We are travel enthusiasts who like to explore places, meet people, taste culinary delights and of course shoot with my camera. We love to plan our road trips and execute it expecting surprises on the way, we enjoy it thoroughly. We have many driving/photography expeditons in and out of India. Have been practicing photography since 2003 and participated in many photography exhibitions in Bangalore. (Just type "Ashish Vanjari" on google) or click below : http://www.hindu.com/2007/11/02/stories/2007110258750200.htm http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Oct252007/metrothurs2007102432121.asp http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=2007063050820400.htm&date=2007/06/30/&prd=mp&

Our Travel Plan

We plan to cover Lahaul-Spiti valley on wheels.Roughly covering ~4320 km distance from Mumbai. Mumbai --> Delhi --> Chandigarh --> Manali --> Rohtang la --> Kunzum la --> Chandratal/Batal --> Kibber --> Kaza/Hikkim On the way back we will take detour to Shimla. Experiencing high altitudes, capturing mesmerizing beauty in valley, camping around lakes on the way, visiting monasteries, eating momos, talking to locals, shooting jaw-dropping landscapes, and of course driving through toughest terrains.

Our Travelogue

1. The great himalayas - 18 days in 2006 - Manali-Leh-Manali photography expedition. 2. Grand Canyon road trip - 6 days in 2008, ~5500 km, covering Grand Canyon NP, Antelope Canyon, and White sands national monument. 3. Royal Rajasthan - 7 days trip covering Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, and Jaipur. 4. North Central India - 6 days, Agra, Delhi, Khajuraho, Jaipur. 5. South India - Plenty of rod trips in south India. - Ooty, Mangalore, Kodai and Munnar. ... more to be added.

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Aishwarya

When I read about this contest, I just thought of two of you, there can not be any better platform than this to showcase your skills/passion/quest and that too flamboyantly. All the very best! I know you can win this..

Amith Rathod

I have known Ashish and Neelam for over 3 years now. They both make a fantastic couple, a couple that loves to travel, photograph and explore new horizons. They have already travelled to a lot of places both in India and abroad, Ashish is excellent in the areas of documentation photography and has experimented with the medium to document and revive the ancient Indian arts and forms. Given an opportunity they would probably travel like gypsies around the world for the rest of their lives. This is one of the best platforms for the both of you to showcase your passion and live it up. Good luck!

Tushar Todkar

Al D Best

VIVEK

hey-am sure you and Neelam are going chill in this challenge. All the best to u guys!

Shruti

Good Luck guys!!..enjoy

Rahul

All the best to both of you. That Grand canyon trip of yours is still fresh in my memory. When it comes to long distance driving, you guys rock !!!!!

Atul Padhye

I have known Ashish for over 19 years now. I have known him as a techie chip guy, an amazing photographer, a genius, and a dear friend. His confidence, his humble & polite self, down to earth nature attracts people around him. It is needless to say for everyone already is all aware that he is a travel & adventure freak. Be it for trekking, hiking, driving, riding, he has been to a lot of places in the country or overseas and that is something that has contributed to his qualities I have mentioned earlier. I admire and have always enjoyed his amazing photography. Be it wildlife or landscapes, I think he has mastered the art of capturing and most importantly seeing the beauty through the view-finder he is always behind. And that is no wonder for I am sure that with his genius, passion and dedication he will excel in anything he gets into. My best wishes : best of luck and best of efforts.

Archana P

ALl the best Ashish.. this trip will be the best match for ur photography skills & travel interst. I really wish /hope that you win.

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