Breaking Free: Cycling Tours as a Gateway to Escaping the Rabbit Hole of Unimportant Pursuits

Introduction: In our fast-paced, modern lives, it’s easy to find ourselves tumbling down the rabbit hole of unimportant tasks and activities without even realizing it. The constant buzz of notifications, the pressure to stay connected, and the demands of a busy schedule can lead us astray from what truly matters. However, there’s a simple yet powerful antidote that can help us break free from the grip of unimportant things – cycling tours.

1.     Disconnecting to Reconnect: Cycling tours offer a unique opportunity to disconnect from the digital noise and reconnect with the world around us. As we pedal away from the familiar surroundings of our daily lives, we leave behind the distractions that often lead us down the rabbit hole. The rhythmic motion of cycling and the immersive experience of nature create a perfect environment for introspection.

2.     Mindfulness in Motion: Cycling is more than just a physical activity; it’s a form of mindfulness in motion. The focus required to navigate the road, the rhythm of pedaling, and the sensations of the outdoors force us to be present in the moment. In this state of mindfulness, we become acutely aware of our surroundings and our own thoughts, helping us identify and question the activities that might be consuming our time without adding value to our lives.

3.     Setting and Achieving Goals: Embarking on a cycling tour involves setting goals – whether it’s reaching a particular destination, conquering a challenging terrain, or simply enjoying the ride. This goal-setting mentality can translate seamlessly into our daily lives. By defining and pursuing meaningful objectives, we can avoid the aimless wandering that often leads to the rabbit hole of unimportant tasks.

4.     Recharging the Mind and Body: Cycling is not only a mental escape but also a physical one. The endorphin release and the sense of accomplishment that come with conquering a challenging route contribute to an overall sense of well-being. A rejuvenated mind and body are better equipped to discern between meaningful and unimportant pursuits, helping us refocus on what truly matters.

5.     Inspiration from the Journey: Cycling tours take us on a journey, both physically and metaphorically. The diverse landscapes, encounters with new people, and overcoming obstacles along the way can serve as a metaphor for our own life journey. These experiences can inspire us to reassess our priorities, letting go of the unimportant and making room for what brings true fulfillment.

Conclusion: In a world where it’s easy to get lost in the rabbit hole of unimportant pursuits, a cycling tour provides a much-needed escape. By disconnecting, practicing mindfulness, setting and achieving goals, recharging both mind and body, and drawing inspiration from the journey, we can gain valuable insights into our lives. So, strap on your helmet, hop on your bike, and pedal your way to a clearer perspective on what truly matters.

 

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A day out in East coast park

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Fishing at east coast park ,Bedok , singapore

Singaporeans are so blessed that you hardly need to go so much away to enjoy for an outdoor closure to nature.Come and relux yourself listing the sea waves at the beach looking at the huge cargo ships on the bluish sea water.


In East coast and Pasir Ris park you can pitch your tent in some designated areas . Starting from Marina Bay till Tenah Mera road,this 15 km straight stretch is perfect for cycling or jogging.Tons of active enthusiast make this road live with their bicycles or the running gears throughout the clock. Facilities like shower and water dispensers are there in those park areas.Rent a bicycle from one of the kiosk and explore those beautiful beach side along the road covered by trees both the sides .Even you can hire a human powered rickshaw for you entire family and have a leisure tour by the beach .Pack your backpack with your favorite eateries and laze around on the grass in the open air with the pleasant breeze of sea.

How can you skip without soaking a dip in such a low tide beach water. Don’t forget to pack your swimming kit with you.Fly a kite with your little one following the airplane moving towards you from the other side of sea .

Prepare your own delicious barbecue at the designated pit and have a stomach full meal.If you want to be lazy for cooking yourself, hawker food stalls are just around you with varieties of seafood dishes.

There are other adventure activities also you can try near East cost park.Permits and other.

details:https://e-station.axs.com.sg/NParks_Camping/Internet/index.php

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Kaas Pathar

Kaas Pathar , magnifying spread of the flowers ,a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site.

The spread is so wide at Kaas plateau that it’s looks like a colorful carpet on the valley of Satara.The heights of the flower are hardly 2 feet.Due to the climatic conditions you can even see some small insectivorous plants ,but very hard to notice, so you can get help of any guide available there.

When to visit: It’s based on the rainy season,Once the monsoon ends it stays further 2 weeks. You can plan just after the rainy season is over ,around mid of August till September end. The unique part is that in the same place you can find different flower plants that stays around 2 weeks.Then new plants appears and that cycles continues.

The journey:

Satara is a beautiful hilly district in Maharashtra in the Sahyadri range .The region is fully covered by lush greenery and waterfalls in the monsoon .So,let’s plan to witness the unique biodiversity of this region at Kaas Pathar .

At a distance of 27 KMs from the heart of town Satara , you can plan by public buses travelling to and fro from Satara city bus stand at an interval of time which takes an hour to reach the valley of flower, KaasPathar. Leave earliest by 5.30 from the Satara bus stand to capture some scenic clicks of the hills.

The climbs of the mountains while leaving from the town itself will mesmerize you with the greenery and the smoothly flowing waterfalls through your way.The rocks by the road and the water streams flowing through it will make your journey more memorable.

Feel the glance of a bit of town while going upwards through the gradual inclined road.

Take a breath and enjoy the beauty of the lakes that comes along the way surrounding the Satara hills.

Appearance of color of the hills also get changes on the reflection of the sun light.

On the way you can find few hill side resorts as well .

Arrival to Satara:

If you are planning to travel from Mumbai or Pune,my recommendation is to travel by train as you can experience some of the beautiful train routes in India through the Sahyadri mountain region where you will cross many tunnels.See the countryside of Maharashtra with the farmland of sugarcane.Ultimately travelling by train through the curvy rails surrounded by hills and the water streams is fun and unique.

How to plan for the trip:

Block your time of minimum of 5-6 hours to cover the broad valley of Kaas. Carry some food and water bottle as you have to walk few kms to cover the valley of flower .And also keep a buffer of 1-2 hours to observe the hill side views and the lakes on your way back from Kaas.

At Kaas pathar:

It’s a long walk trail through different entrances to different zones of Kaas Pathar based on the variety of flowers.Try avoiding slippers as some of the part where the terrain is on flat stones and the most of the roads are of gravels and might be sleepary during rainy days.

The grounded flowers are so widely spread at Kaas pathar that you will be lost by looking at its beauty.

Kaas lake is at one side of Kaas Pather that you can view from the plateau .

If you have some buffer time and left with some energy, go few distance ahead on the other of the pathar and get a glance of the huge windmills and the wall like rocky hills .

I was pleased to talk with few local guys explaining how blissful they are residing such an environmentally fresh and pure bio-diversified area .They also talked about the availability of wild animals those generally come out at night at that region of valley.

Being an unique place for research and botanical adventurist at Kaas , you can also meet lots of enthusiastic researchers and volunteers there .

Being an responsible visitor:

Keep this incredible Kaas with its virgin form without disturbing it’s natural habitat by littering of plastics ,or any kind of chemical usages around this region.

Official site:https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.kas.ind.in/&ved=2ahUKEwiOgdPvstTiAhVC63MBHfFCAasQFjAoegQICRAB&usg=AOvVaw0gqu6GtfSfdz0OayrF3lTS&cshid=1559808360402