19 June | 1:30 p.m. — Check-in at Paradise

Our coach rolled into the resort just after lunch hour, and my jaw practically hit the floor. Imagine the Sanhok map brought to life: palm-lined avenues, a private beach glimmering in the distance, multiple pools, bars, cafés, and activity hubs scattered over sprawling grounds. The iQOO coordination team greeted us in the lobby and whisked us through the smoothest check-in I've ever experienced.

First Impressions

My room was nothing short of grand—plush bedding, a balcony with a sliver of tropical forest view, and every amenity you could hope for. A quick freshen-up later, I headed to the main restaurant. The spread? Pure nostalgia in every bite. Hands down the best Indian food I've tasted outside India; each dish felt like home with a dash of resort indulgence.

3:00 p.m. — Community Session

Post-lunch we gathered in the boardroom foyer for group photos and B-roll clips, then stepped into a perfectly staged meeting room. Huge kudos to MR @Parakram Hazarika  and our beloved @RohanAtal  Sir—the setup was flawless, from AV to seating. Over the next three hours we dove deep into the community's roadmap: new features, upcoming events, and feedback loops. The dialogue was electric.

Certificates & a Surprise Spin-and-Win

When discussion wrapped, Nipun Sir presented each of us with a certificate of participation—an unexpected honor that felt incredibly special. Just when we thought the day couldn't get better, the team rolled out a virtual “Spin & Win” wheel worth ₹2,000 vouchers. The wheel landed on all six moderators, one ranger, and three Questers—cheers and high-fives all around!

8:30 p.m. — Sunset, Sand & Candlelight

After a short refresh in our rooms, we strolled to the resort's private beach for a candlelight dinner straight out of a movie scene: tables in the sand, flickering lanterns, turquoise waves crashing just meters away, and servers circulating with mouth-watering Thai-Indian fusion dishes. Conversation flowed as easily as the sea breeze—an experience that will stay etched in memory.

Nightcap Adventures

The night didn't end there. A quick run to the nearest 7-Eleven scored us vanilla Coke, the unofficial fuel for our impromptu room party. Laughter, music, and shared stories carried us late into the night—wrapping up Day 1 on a joyous, jet-lag-defying high.

And that's the curtain-raiser to our iQOO International Fan Meet 3.0 saga. Keep an eye out—Day 2 promises even more magic!

#IFM3.0Phuket #IQuestOnAndOn

Nitin Panwar

Moderator

@iQOO Connect