Due to the fast paced and career driven city lives, we often find ourselves trapped in the same old routine. Boredom soon creeps in and you have no idea how to shoo it away! This is when developing a hobby comes in handy. Here we have 5 easy hobbies that you may pick up with friends, partner or even alone!

1. Photography
With the advent of point and shoot camera, photography has never been more easier to pursue. It not only enables you to look at the same old world differently but also let's you capture memories. With the influx of social media websites like "Instagram" it has become easier to connect with people of same interests and socialize.
Various meet and greets are organized and even if you are beginner it is easy to pick up the basics and work on it with the help of others.

2. Trekking
There is nothing more liberating than a trek in the peaceful mountains. The fresh air breathes a new life into you and the view at the end of it always spectacular. One can even join a trekking club and interact with other with the same love for trekking.
YHAI ( Youth Hostels Association of India) www.yhaindia.org is one of the best trekking clubs in the country as of now, they even offer a few exclusive trekking locations that no other club will take you to.

3. Cooking
Who says a man can't cook? After all we have famous chefs like Vikas Khanna and Sanjeev Kapoor to prove them wrong. Cooking is an art and now the quintessential Mard is ready to dive head first into it. One can watch YouTube tutorials, read cookbooks or join cooking classes to learn this art. The best part is you get to eat all the yummy things you have learned to cook yourself!

4. Reading
A book is a portal to another world and time. No wonder it is one of the most popular hobbies people pursue. Websites like Goodreads.com let you maintain a book reading list and even see what your friends are reading. Kindle has also revolutionised reading as now you don't have to lug around a lot of books while traveling. One device and you are set. There are even literary and book clubs where you can meet and socialise.

5. Sports
Picking up a sport to play might just be the easiest way to burst some stress and lose those extra pounds. It keeps you healthy and provides you with the much-required exercise. Picking up team sports also lets you socialise with others.
With networking at its peak, websites like PlaynLive.com Fitternity.com offer a list of locations where you can play the sport of your choice.