On December 31st, 2025, I joined my cousin on a 5-day, 3000 km long road trip from Mumbai all the way to Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The journey took us through incredible roads and unforgettable landscapes.
As we crossed the border into Gujarat and finally entered Rajasthan, the shift in atmosphere took no time to present itself. Cold, crispy wind glided across the vast empty hills, with a straight road spanning as far as our eyes could see being the only thing in front of us.

The bone-chilling temperature that envelops this magnificent landscape is quick to humble someone like me, who had lived in Mumbai for a year and had almost forgotten what a true winter breeze feels like; and the only thing I could remember was, “This is what it used to feel like in Guwahati” (my hometown).
Here are some photos I took during this trip.