Author , Dreamer , Storyteller Baba KaranVeeR’s Journey from Dal Chawal to the Dalai Lama — and Now to India’s Top 100 Writers

Mumbai, India — October 2025:
The year 2025 is turning out to be a dream run for Baba KaranVeeR — the award-winning Indian travel and food blogger, cabin crew professional turned author, and one of the youngest Indians to have travelled across 100 countries. His debut book, NUSQE, has just been honoured at the PenSmith Awards 2025, securing him a coveted spot among the Top 100 Indian Writers, marking his fourth literary award this year alone.

From Dal Chawal to the Dalai Lama 

Who would have imagined that a small-town boy who once struggled through college would one day cuddle a panda in China, stand at gunpoint in Nigeria, skydive from a 71-floor tower in New Zealand—and still call dal chawal his ultimate comfort food?

Baba KaranVeeR’s life reads like a travel documentary. With over 100 countries on his map, his journey is a symphony of adventure, food, faith, and storytelling. From exploring the remote corners of Brunei, Colombia, and Iran, to crossing three borders in a single day, his experiences prove that the world belongs to the curious.

From Cabin Crew to Global Citizen 

Between 2007 and 2025, Baba KaranVeeR served as a cabin crew member, a career that became his ticket to the world. What began as a job soon turned into a life purpose—turning miles into memories and flights into philosophies.

He has since evolved into one of India’s most impactful content creators, bagging multiple accolades including Best Social Media Influencer 2025 and the International Excellence Award for his global impact in travel and food blogging.

100 Cuisines, One Comfort Dish 

Having tasted over 100 global cuisines, KaranVeeR’s adventures extend from street food stalls in Athens to fine dining tables in Tokyo. Yet, amidst global flavours, his heart remains rooted in simplicity. “No matter how far I travel, my soul still finds home in dal chawal,” he shares.

 Animal Encounters That Went Viral 

Baba KaranVeeR’s compassion extends to the animal world. His viral adventures—cuddling a panda in China, playing with chimpanzees in Uganda, or posing with an eagle in Scotland—reflect his love for nature and wildlife. His travel content promotes ethical animal tourism and respect for every living being.

A Pilgrim with a Passport 

A seeker at heart, KaranVeeR’s travels go beyond destinations—they are pilgrimages of the soul. He has prayed at the Fire Temples of Iran, stood in awe at the Vatican, and meditated at Angkor Wat in Cambodia. “Every journey is also an inward one,” he says, often spending layovers visiting temples, churches, gurudwaras, or mosques around the world.

NUSQE: The Book That Became a Movement 

His debut book, NUSQE, available in nearly 50 countries, distills 5,000 years of Indian wisdom into simple, modern-day practices for health, balance, and self-discovery. The book’s universal appeal has touched readers across continents, blending the essence of Ayurveda, travel, and spirituality.

This latest recognition at the PenSmith Awards 2025 cements his place among India’s Top 100 Writers, a milestone he calls “a dream come true.” With four awards in one year, 2025 has become his dream year indeed.

Up next, Baba KaranVeeR is ready with two new books—one inspired by his early call centre life, and another that dives into real ghost stories from the skies, inspired by his aviation days.

 Final Boarding Call 

Baba KaranVeeR isn’t just a traveller—he’s a storyteller connecting continents through culture, cuisine, and compassion. Whether eating street food in Athens or meditating in a Himalayan monastery, his philosophy remains timeless:

“The world isn’t meant to be read about—it’s meant to be lived.”

Follow @BabaKaranVeer for your daily dose of wonder, wisdom, wildlife… and maybe a little dal chawal.