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"Taj Mahal has left a deep impact on me" ' Yashashri Masurkar

TheTellyTimes got in touch with popular actress Yashashri Masurkar to ask about her traveling experiences and what traveling  means to her.

What does travel mean to you?

Travel means a communication with my soul and interacting with people.

What is your fondest memory during your many trips and travels?

I was in Vrindavan and I met a devotee of Krishna who belonged from Maharashtra and he invited me to his house to meet his wife. His wife cooked for me and I spent that afternoon chatting with them, listening to stories about Lord Krishna. In the evening, his wife accompanied me to all the temples nearby. We had an amazing time where we fought with monkeys, we talked and walked to all the temples and prayed. It was nice to meet them and this memory taught me to still have faith in humanity and the goodness of people. There are still genuine people in this world.

Any place which has left a deep impact on you?

Taj Mahal! I was sitting there, staring at Taj Mahal for an hour. It's huge and it's beautiful from every angle.

Any disappointing experience?

Yes, I was traveling by train to Ajmer without reservation. I had to stand in a general compartment near the door for 3 hours and there were 2 drunk village men who kept staring at me, that really irritated me.

What do you like to do on vacation?

I walk on the streets with my camera and do whatever I feel like. I like to sit at some beautiful places, observing people and birds.

Which was your most recent holiday?

Jaipur, Ajmer  and Ludhiana.

Which places do you have on your travel wish list?

Kerala, Kashmir, Kanya Kumari, Himalaya and Assam.

Indian tourism vs. foreign tourism. Which is better?

I have not traveled outside India yet, but Indian tourism is really nice if you know how to enjoy it.

Which is an ideal place for a budget vacation?

Agra! You don't have to spend a lot of money for lodging and food there, and basic amenities are not too expensive. So you can easily a lot of things in your budget.

Writer: Nadia Malik

Editor: Gunia Kaur

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