It was only recently that I came to know that there existed a Buddhist settlement right here in the southern part of India. Call me whatever you want to but the truth is, Buddhist monasteries and cold misty hills had always been synonymous for me. I don’t really have a reason for my this assumption though. It might be because most of …
Category: Motorcycle Touring
Which is the best bike for Ladakh Trip?
Ever since I came back from my maiden ride to Ladakh on a motorcycle a little more than three years back, I have been asked many times by friends, friends of friends and many others about a lot of different aspects about visiting Ladakh. What to see..where to go… how to go etc but if there has been one …
Ladakh in 10 images: A Flashback
Even though the travel bug bit me a tad bit late, I have travelled my share of places in India in the past few years. Places some of which amazed me, some didn’t. Some I liked so much more while others did not impress me enough to remember much about them after a short while. Out of all the trips I …
Day 10 & Day 11: Leh to Manali via Sarchu (475 kms)
From the last 2-3 days back, I have been in constant touch with Top Singh ji to keep track of road conditions of Rohtang and the news that was coming in was not that good. There was slush and lot of it as it had been raining from the past 3 days. This made me …
Day 8 & Day 9: Leh to Pangong Tso & Back (~340kms)
Finally the day has come. Today we visit the magical pangong lake. I was EXCITED. The ride ahead was a long one today and a tougher one at that. The mighty Chang-la has to be crossed. So, with only the ‘important’ things from the luggage we head of to face the mighty Chang-la, to be …