Hi LGs,
It was a pleasant surprise and emotionally moving to see 13 local guides attend the meet-up in person, while nearly the same number participated virtually. I am thankful to all of you.
In person: @TusharSuradkar, @abhishekpatk, @NERKARAMIT, @ShubhamWaman, @Madankumarj, @ChinmayK, @Rushikesh_joshi, @ShubhamHadawale, @Kuldeep, @Sourabh26, Raj, and Pushpak.
Virtual attendees: @NareshDarji, @PrinceKumar, @RJSheetal, @NikhilDubey46, @PrasadVR, @Ru_pali4, @Gvipin, @shaileno, @SharmaK, @RJSheetal, @Gurukrishnapriya, @SarathUpendran, @SonamW, @Praniketmore, @indrajmankas, and @mrkashyap.
Also, kindly note that this meet-up was under the series inspired by @KashifMisidia bhai for celebration of 9 years connect local guides.
At the designated time, we gathered at the base point and began climbing the stairs towards Shree Tukai Mata Mandir above Baneswar Temple on the hilltop.
We initially went to plant the sapling, and Amit, Shubham, and a few others began digging and planting it. On World Environmental Day, some of them went to check on the status of the last one that was planted a year ago.
Madan and his family, as well as Raj and Shashank, arrived later. We had a great time together, taking photos to remember.
After that, we started descending and went for some chai with bun maska at Tea Bar, a small open restaurant nearby. The stickers and other items were then distributed as part of our regular meet-up ritual.
Prince, as co-host, conducted an online quiz through a link, and all the participants enjoyed playing it. K.K. Sharma ji won it. Followed closely by Rupali, Sarath, and RJ Sheetal.
It was an incredible experience after such a long time. Thanks to Shubham, Sourabh, Rushikesh, and Kuldeep for getting the sapling at the last moment. ![]()
Thanks a lot, @PrinceKumar, for being there as a co-host. I mean it.
Cheers!






