The plan today was to reach Srinagar by the end of the day and after talking to Narender bhaiya, it seemed very much doable. But, before starting for Srinagar, visits to the Golden Temple and Jalianwala Bagh had to be made. So, the day started at 6AM and after freshening up, we were at the …
Category: North
Day 2 (contd.): Wagah Border beating Re-treat Ceremony
They say, ‘A trip to Amritsar is incomplete if you miss the daily beating Retreat Ceremony at the Joint Check Post‘! One of the two must-visit places when in Amritsar on my this trip was the Wagah border’s evening retreat ceremony! I very well knew that in order to get a good seat, I have …
Day 2: Ludhiana – Amritsar (142 kms)
As our destination for the day was Amritsar, which was just 142 kms, we started from our hotel at about 8.30AM. By the time we left for Amritsar, the sun was already shining bright and I could very much feel the effect of that inside the riding jacket. Ok, one thing I should have talked …
Day 1: Delhi to Ludhiana (317 kms)
After having a wonderful time at Anup Sir’s home, Anup Sir dropped me to the NDLS station from where the bike was to be collected. Also Subhadeep, the other rider joins me from here. I had thought that we will be starting from Delhi by 12.30 – 1 PM but were only able to leave …
Ladakh On Bike – A Dream Come True
At times, it seems it was just yesterday when I decided to ride to Ladakh, across the Mighty Himalayas, on two wheels and now when I look back, I see, its been close to three long years during which, a lot have changed in my life. When I think about this dream of mine, the …