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Day 1 Ahmedabad to jaipur
Hello the dream journey yes every bullet owner and biker had dream to reach his first milestone of riding yes Ladakh we are going to ladakh so here we start we are 5 friends and four bikes one Royal Enfield mine and 3 Bajaj dominar we started our journey on 15th June at 4 am from Ahmedabad as always flag off was late ,finally we were on bikes at 6 am all excited and full of energy heading towards todays first destination jaipur , then we stop for our breakfast roadside dhaba , we had idli sambhar and tea, cost 110 per person after half an hour break we are back on road ,we were enjoying our suddenly bad weather arrived we stuck in a heavy rain around 1'oclock for two and half hour which spoiled our itinerary as we planned we have reach jaipur any how but due to rain we stopped 100km before on a roadside hotel which cost per person 800 which is quite expensive but we don't have option everyone is tired and its already 12 in midnight then we took the decision to stay there we cover almost 600 kilometre in between we follow google map which show us a shortcut but there was no roads its request to all pls use local people for route don't trust blindly google map and if possible then strict to highways only ,that is also one reason for being late.Roads was extremely good ,witnessed extreme hot, rain,thunderstrom on very first day of our ride ,but this was only starting more adventure has to come
DAY 2 JAIPUR TO AMBALA
Hello second day we woke in morning 6am start doing most difficult part of journey to mount a luggage finally we did it now 7 am we are ready to start our second day todays itinerary was to reach chandigarh but who we are to decide we god already planned adventure for us ,we take our first stop for breakfast we had aloo prantha with butter and tea ,after we lube our chain,refueled ,geared up ready to roll then we ride for 220kilometres in one shot , then we finally took a long break for lunch almost for 1hour 30 minutes which is not good ,then again we are road after 50 km rain welcomed us ,we have to stop for raincoats and all its we very to hard to ride in rains but the roads toward chandigarh was under construction bad patch for around 50 kilometres , 5pm in evening we reached pehlwan dhaba we are hell tired after a offload patch we had a good punjabi tea and jalebi then again ,no chandigarh is 200km form here ,we start again it was 7pm we tried to reach chandigarh by end of the day but in between our bums was extreme means we cannot go a single mile the we decide to take a break and planned to have dinner there but when we entered punjab we took 5 minutes break for washroom suddenly 3 guy came and offering us langar means free food there was some religious satsang type ,they are literally forcing us to have in group me and one more guy was punjabi then we respond in punjabi they were shocked how these guy speak punjabi first they saw our number plate of Gujarat ,we are also from punjab but never saw these kind of sewa ,in a group of three 1 guy was injured and one guy was in fully drugs ,we left immediately and stopped after 2km on a roadside dhaba for break shockingly these guys was followed us and continuously watching toward us ,then I asked them what satsang was this, where are you from,what are doing on this dhaba ,they took fake god name they came from Hoshiarpur town in punjab ,we also left immediately from there and now its very important for us reach safe place it was around 9pm ,we all were scared how any one can do this but they look drug addict because of these few idiot all punjab youth is ashamed , its a experience never stop on empty highways and try to avoid ride in night . 11pm we reached Ambala and fully tired and Hungry ,on bus stand we had a good delicious wonderful butter chicken, egg biryani , chicken biryani we loved it must have butter chicken in Ambala little high price worth it and we decide to stay there we took room per head 600 rupee the hotel was not good ,not hygienic means waste of money but we not have any option ,advice down waste time on breaks ,start early ,reach safe
DAY 3
Ambala to Manali
3rd day finally heading towards Himalayas means Manali ,very excited for mountains ride and the hotel we stayed it was hell experience and we woke up in early morning it was to hot in morning also the we mount our luggage then start our 3rd day journey towards Manali ,stope for refuelling and then we stop near 10am for breakfast on roadside average dhaba we had prantha and chai which cost us 150 per person but it was extreme hot weather ,one friend was already feeling sick then we took hydration break with nimbu pain,ors ,electrols. Manali road are mixed you will face good road ,bad patches ,great tunnel ,but due to tunnel work roads were really in bad condition ,water ,slush and stones on every roads ,there were also a good roads but bad slush spoiled all mood but this is part of journey , before Kullu it was heavy rainfall and roads are full of water we stopped for rain coats at this point we are extremely hungry we skipped lunch around 5pm we saw one food truck in the way to Manali we stopped there had burger and tea it was so good we ordered second time I had two burger and 3 tea truly goes to my soul , on our breakfast stop we booked a zostel and when we reach ,Manali the manager of zostel send his location due to some misunderstanding we lost in between Kullu and Manali but thats is very big mistake by google map we will reach Manali by 7 but this whole dramatic misunderstanding which result we reach Manali by 12midnight but this was not the end our zostel was at 6km height from local market we were frustrated but okay we not have any option then we had a good dinner and heading toward our hostel now the real adventure start the patch of 6km is bad offload without any streetlight no idea where we are going but it was hell road with full load on our bikes we are not able to shift to second gear ,one mistake there we will lost our lives any how after 1 hour we manage to reach our hostel here also one twist we have park our bike road and zostel is 1km downhill sharp trekking our anger is on peak they must tell us they suggest put all luggage in his car then leave bikes there we are doing argument but guy from zostel was very helpful considering our need he called up personally that oyo rooming midnight 2am ,but the guy didn't picked up the call then he personally went there and knocked the door make him woken ,then that guy call his owner for the rates that took another 30 minutes at 2 am we finally got the room then its time to get the luggage in room another task means we are thinking when this day going to end longest day any how we managed to settled in room we want to take shower but there is no hot water in washroom ,the temperature is in minus extreme change in weather for us hot ,rain,cold ,minus hell yay then without any second thought we went to bed next the description about room ,location, weather I will tell you in next day.
DAY 4 MANALI
Finally we were in Manali ,beautiful view, mountains,cool breeze ,fresh apples means wow now lets start with the room we book two rooms one for couple and another one for 3 of us with extra bed one person 700 for room only food extra ,but there was only one guy who manage rooms,kitchen and restaurant ,thats why food took so Long time to delivered but no worries we woke up at 9am ,we went to explore our hotel and near by area ,it was so beautiful apple tree first time I saw ,clean air and cool breeze it was beautiful day we spent whole day doing chit chat and in evening we planned to go out and explore Manali Mall Road ,it was very crowded area ,beautiful shop, food market means day spent well but we are late we have to do packing because next morning we are heading toward leh but its already 11 pm we were at some restaurant waiting for our dinner and suddenly my friend called for warning us for that baralachla pass ,he said the roads was closed, bad weather ,accident and our squad was very tensed at that situation and our hunger was gone but we talk to each other and plan not to quit ,lets do it ,it was once in a life time opportunity and we cannot stop on someones alert call we have to experience our selves we prayed and planned then move to room packed our stuff and slept at 12 midnight.
DAY5 MANALI TO KEYLONG
Hello starting day 5 the weather was so cold but thank fully I took shower last night ,so I don't want take shower happy face ,most difficult part of trip ,luggage mount it took 1 hour for all of us to tie our luggage . we started our journey at 6 am with fresh mind ,little scared ,but eyes were full dreams we have to do it and one more my riding shoe sole was cracked loose because rain from all the way from jaipur to Manali ,so I decide to leave shoes there only and I wearing sport shoes which is not good idea then on the way to Rohtang I bought gum boot high ankle water proof shoes this was best decision of my journey, a must have thing in Ladakh road trip I completed the whole trip with this gum boot ,thank you to that guy who gave his boot to me it cost only 400 but worth more than that ,so this route so beautiful with full greenery and mountain ,there are also some bad patches ,water crossing but we were ready for all that ,the bad thing about this route is traffic jam ,it was 6-7 kilometre long jam thank we were on bike we manage to find way ,around 9:30 we reached the first check post where we have to show our permit,without permit you cannot go beyond this check post ,over here there is good facility of washroom specially for the ladies ,clean and in hygienic condition ,we took a break of 30 minutes ,clicked picture ,again we are heading toward Rohtang ,it took 3 hours to reach Rohtang . about Rohtang there is mini market of food on road side where we had Maggie and omelette ,tea. price was pocket freindly as compare to location ,many tourist return from this point of Rohtang after doing, ice skating ,some more adventure ,for beautiful pictures and video Rohtang is the best stop ,after 1hour we start our journey again now the real adventure start bad roads like hell water crossing ,there was some construction going on so they divert the main route ,then the real struggle came ,there was slush patch for 15-20km then off road with big stones water, mud,stones means we have to be very carefully for driving ,its need lots of attention after around 2 hour the was over ,now beautiful landscape arrived ,buttery roads,greenry means its was a worth after struggle . in afternoon we reached second Checkpost where we have to do entry of our name and bike numbers ,there we had lunch mutton rice 120rupees per plate and tea ,we took break for almost one hour then we heading towards keylong ,we reached keylong at 4pm then we decide to stay there and enjoy the evening with bonn fire between the ice cap mountains and of course 2 pegs of Ballantine (not recommended) but for a good sleep we had very good time there music,bonn fire, dance ,beautiful evening mean a well spent day . it cost 400 per person include veg dinner its one big room with five bed and good enough space for our luggage next morning we have to cross barlachala pass which we heard it was hardest pass lets see...
DAY6 KEYLONG TO SARCHU
Hellooo everyone , we were very exicted and scared also we wokeup at 6 am started quickly we geared up and packed all our stuff we had only tea because no one is the to make a breakfast. okay we started our journey towards leh ,we planned to reach leh today but god made another plans ,roads were beautifull well maintained ,people of ladakh region was vry helpfull ,food and acco is not so expensive so just to find the right place do survey bargaining thats it .we stopped for our breakfast at9:30 am at demon restaurant in small town not rememred ther name ,old couple running that place we had aloo prantha 50 rupees each and tea after that we started again ,good roads ,bad roads,no roads ,water crossing we saw every thing in this patch heading toward baralachla snow walls ,cold weather ,scary roads ,frozen lake ,finally we reached baralachala you will not believe there was traffic jam because of accident of car and truck and it took 2 hours to clear that traffic by civilions ,one of our friend is running short of oxygen ,then we give her a oxygen ,as we carried with 3 oxygen cylinder it is must i personally used it and recomended to all ,if you are fit enough still carry one ,we dont we emergency can happen, then we clicked a picture and moved on ,we took a break after baralachla for tea and food for 30 mintues after that pitstop there was grand water crossing ,its look like a river itself ,means giving up time ,but we faced it and win it means it was huge and flow of water is so fast it can take you with him ,water is on our knee level imagine cold water ,all around ice ,in my group only i have gum boot so everyones feet get wet and in ladakh it was not possible to ride with wet shoes but we dont have any option ,we continued our journey then cross more plains where we witnessed the snow fall thunderstrom what i suggest everyone in carry water proof shoes,gloves,rain from decathlon is must forget everything 3 things you should carry,okay again we have to stop for rain coat and all .around 4 pm we reached a sarchu check post and weather was really bad ,policeman guides not go ahead because last year they rescued 800 people from there its better to stay in sarchu but we were confused we have to reach leh by night but then we plan to reach pang but one of my friend was in really bad health condition and other with wet foot they also feeling same ,sarchu is place with low oxygen and famous for its bad weather and freezing wind,most of the riders or tourists dont want to stay there beacuse of it ,in case of emergency only stay in sarchu otherwise move as quickly as you can ,we got the room with steel sheets ,cool wind crossing through our room ,no one is feeling well,we parked our bike just outside our room and we dont energy to put luggage inside our room ,we left on our bikes than we had tea ordred dinner 6 o'clock and went sleep and guys pls take one diamox after Manali ,daimox is only medicine which keeps you alive everyone recommend it ,I took daily daimox after Manali. Hardest day and night
DAY7 SARCHU TO LEH
We woke up in morning 6 o'clock ,its very hard to do the daily routine thing like ,washroom, brush etc but in morning there was pin drop silence ,I manage to do brush and washed my face only ,they provide you hot water ,the sick friend still not feeling well but if want any treatment we have to reach leh anyhow then we packed up and doing cold start one bike dominar didn't start we shocked and scared what will we do now we pushed bike but nothing happen ,then we open battery clear all dust refit it but nothing happen and dominor doesn't have kick and have almost every thing automatic it sucks we done everything but nothing happen ,we wasted more than hour on it than we sat down and start planning what to do next suddenly one of our friend the lucky guy accidentaly press the start button guess what it start yes dominar finally our all plan is same thanks to god ,okay then we start our journey from sarchu to leh , roads are really smooth buttery ,beautiful landsacape and off course off road ,ladakh the land of passes next pass was NAKEELA TOP(15547FT) winds are extreamly cold ,we just stop for the photo grap ,it really hard to remove helment in this cold weather but its once in a life time trip how we cannit take the picture next we stop at pit stop for a break because one friend is no well he slept there for 2 hours after medicine and oxygen inhale ,its very important in trip to takecare of each other beacuse no one is there for no phone no family no medical treatment etc so be happy,be kind,and just do it . next pass was LACHUNGLA PASS(16616FT) was not much cold but yes there was no road off roading extreme levels after this beautiful lanscape ,indus river ,clean water mean it was worth what we are facing, nature give it back beautiful weather,nature this heavon on earth ,ladakh must go go go!!! after it we stop for lunch ,breakfast whatever break had thupka veg and black coffee people was very helpful,while eating sand strom came and detroy everything but everthing is a part of journey, anyhow we manage to pass it but next at TANGLALA PASS means the roads was extreamy good but weather wind and snow fall wow we were amaze also scared rest journey to leh we faced rainfall,thunderstrom ,snow fall means everything but we were clear we have to reach leh today anyhow , at 7:30 pm we saw the direction board where the leh is 50 km and we were so happy to see that board after around 9:30 we reached leh and we already booked Hotel which I describe everything in next day.
DAY8 LEH
Finally we are in leh, feel proud and blessed we done it last night we settle down in room around 11 pm and went to restaurant for dinner ,they made a very good chicken curry and some vegetable with jeera rice, green salad ,one of our friend didnt had anything who was not well from starting. we woked up in the 9:30 am fresh ,energetic. the name of hotel is sukku villa ,beautifull room,very spacious,comfortable bed and clean washroom,hot water facility ,wifi facility ,safe parking ,fresh farm food and beautiful and friendly owner ,first day in leh as all know we need one day to acclimatize and rest after this rough journey ,so we spend whole day resting and evening we went for our bike checking and service ,where we know about our one bike dominar shocker sear is broken and the oil is spilling with every move ,we cannot go ahead with this condition of bike so contact one bajaj agency in leh ,the service person short height is very rude he said they do have anything and if we order today it will take three day to reach leh ,dissapointally we contact one of the local service centre the punjabi guy he said if seal is not availaible with bajaj ,then there is no other option so we spoke to him in punjabi with emotional touch to do it whatever possible then he said come tommorow morning 9am beacause its already 10pm ,basically he want todo a experiment if he sucessfull in it than alright if not then we will stuck here for next 3 days so we plan accordingly we will give bike to service centre and we will go to kardungla pass and explore local leh planning done ,we had dinner in our hotel and yes the price per person is 900 rupee per day including breakfast and dinner which is worth more
DAY9 LEH
Good morning, we are at service station sharp 9am ,we supposed to leave bike there ,and we to go to khardungla ,we are ready with our photography clothes ,sunglasses, white shine shoes but one guy who is not well ,we decide to check once with doctor everything is fine or not, then we went to sms hospital ,there is long queue we wait 1 hour 30 minutes for our turn, when doctor check there is only 70 oxygen .oxygen level should be above 85 for normal body ,so he admit there for next 2hour for oxygen and glucose this is happen because he didn't had daimox from starting. doctor also recommend 2 daimox in a day and keep hydrated ,drink electrol ,gulucose etc mean water is very important you are thristy or not you have to drink at least 4 litre water in day in high altitude then 2 hour become 5 hours doctor wants to check one more time and we are literally praying for normal and finally doctor release us now the was 10pm in night yes we spend whole day in hospital with full suited and booted then we went to our hotel had dinner and sleep and one thing more we made a another plan.
DAY10 LEH TO KHARDUNGLA
Today we planned for khardungla and we will will explore local leh like monastery ,shanti stupa, hall of fame etc we started our journey toward khardungla little scared as we all know it is highest motorable road we were on time we reached check post on time where we have to our id proof ,there is washroom facility in very poor condition means for ladies its not possible ,the roads toward khardungla is very smooth buttery But only the half the other half is hell off road but no problem we are here for this finally we reached khardungla from my point of view its not very hard to achieve roads are there ,facilities are there. kardungla covered with snow there in cafe, army check post and washroom hell dirty dont even try to enter you will die defiantly then we left after 30 minutes on the way to leh from khardungla you will spot the great view for photography we stop 2-3 place for photographs then we decide there have lunch in leh and move for pathar sahib and magnetic hills but then it was on our way back home so we went to hall of fame where all war and war equipment was there and there was parade every evening with 50 rupees ticket ,after that shanti stupa nothing we understand but we clicked the picture every where ,we want to try Hakka noodle and momos but our bad when we reach there it was already closed so we went to our hotel did packing because next morning also a big day we are going to pangong lake ,packing and other stuff was done then we went for dinner at 12 midnight and yes our bike was all ok thanks to that jugaadi engineer and old prefer the local and private service centre for your any kind of bike requirement because the authorised service partners are not good enough they just want to make money.
DAY11 LEH TO PANGONG LAKE VIA CHANGLA PASS
The point we worked up and ready ,mounting our luggage we met a local driver and that time weather was cloudy he suggest us leave asap or postponed your plan but we are already running out of time we have to go anyhow ,we put our luggage on bike and left hotel 9 am for around 40 km is beautiful smooth road after that 60-70km patch is very bad off roading means ther was no road ,with all all luggage and slow speed is frustration us but we have to complete it before reaching changla pass one of our friend lost his one small bag in which all go pro gear is packed so he went back in search of it we were waiting on changla pass due to bad weather all cafe was closed only army area was functional and due to less oxygen we are facing issue in breathing we told couple to go ahead and wait there and we were waiting for our friend who lost his bag on changla ,now its been more than 2 hour there is no news about it and time is flying there we were so worried no contact ,no phone calls nothing only 2 of us are there and its now more than 3 hours we decide to go ahead stop them and we will come back in search of other friend ,with all off roading ,avalanches fear,shooting stone ,black ice ,I did up down for 4-5 time then finally we saw the couple we stopped then went back to search another when we reach changla back we saw him there and it was a moment we cannot say a word we were quite means very quite for 2-3 hours,didnt talk to each other but there was very beautiful landscape ,wild beautiful animals, small cute cute water fall ,now the beautiful roads was there smooth silent ride we are doing but the weather is so bad ,snow, rain and many more windy storm ,then we stopped at only beautiful small shop had lunch there rest for one hour then leave again we have to reach pangong before sunset and then stop for small break tea and snacks but we were shivering as hell because of water in in our shoes and rain. I'm literally shivered for 1 hour had 2 big cup of tea but this was experience no want to had any how we were on road again now after 2 hours of ride we saw the first view on pangong it was is beautiful we can't explain it but the wind blast ,chilling waves is big problem we not able to open our helmet ,that cool breeze is killing us , now there is no sunlight we reached there by 7:30 pm and now we are looking for stay there was only tents finally we got one but the wing shaking our whole tent but we have to manage for one night wept our luggage in tent and went for dinner we had very good time there ,good food, good people, good vibes , there we planned to woke up early next morning for witness sunrise but god have own plans and we were gods of laziness
DAY12 PANGONG TO LEH
HELLO good morning from pangong as usaual no one woken up early in morning except me , it took some picture and videos and went for tea but. nothing was open that i waited for all my squad to awake till that time i freshen up and ready with jackects and gear ,luggage was ready then we went for photoshoot last we didnt took any photo beacuse we arrived late in pangong ,now there is special location to go near to lake click picture and dressed up like kareena ,with scooter and bullet with all nominal price and now no vehicle allowed near to lake we have park little far and walk for km to reach there you can yak ride and all ,the lake was so beautiful i must say stay one there to watch the beauty it was an amazing experience ,this in heaven and worth coming but suddenly everything changed weather changed heavy rain wall we run towards our bike geared with rain coat & pent we cannot wait there to stop rain beacuse we have to reach kargil by day end as per our plan then all the way to leh via changla there was beautiful every thing every second we saw a new thing and the army camps beautiful and then snow strom arrived it was very dangerous we not able to see anything and then we reach the same place we had lunch last day the whole scenario was changed we all are shivering we told the owner of cafe to provide some heat he give us stoves but we are like dead bodies we had tea ,chocolates,maggie ,eggs we tried everything nothing happens then that guy told it was good decsion to wait here if you goes ahead might be you will stuck somewhere and it hard to find you by army also ,many incident happen every year best decsion is wait for right time ,then it was cleared after hour ,we got up again and start riding after riding one hour army stopped us because weather was very bad ,army stopped every one there ,all cars ,trucks,bikes,everyone waited there to clear it after hour they open it after this bad patch was start this time it was bad beacuse of snow fall ,black ice ,ice on road and no road m big stone slow driving frustrating us but the real adventure is waiting for us with the hell of struggle we reached changla our bikes was skidding there now the situation is that you cannot shift the gear ,you cannot put breaks and ice on roads with no fencing roads ,after few minutes we not able to find each other ,i not able to see anyone and i cannot stop there because oiof snowfall,snow storm and blackice ,i move slowly slowly with praying to god pls finish this asap but this not going end my hand was totally freeze and turn blue inside the gloves also ,I put my hand on engiene to heat it up but i must say only saved me ,almost im done with my all energy ,patience and tolerance the risk factor 100% do or die situation but after this struggle finally got the day roads but there were traffic jam I stuck there for 30 minutes luckily I found my one friend there we are waiting for but the rain we start again and planned to stop in end only we reach some near leh 40 km from leh on one dhaba stopped there to wait and lunch we waited for 1 hour time 4 pm the we saw our friends omg the best feeling thanks to god ,everyone who is with us pray for us ,we changed our cloth had lunch and some locals said now its not safe to go Kargil its better to be in leh and go tomorrow morning then we discussed about and decided to stay in leh only ,then we booked our same sukku villa at 700 rupees without breakfast they were so helpful but our biggest mistake is we carry whole luggage with on pangong trip in which we didn't open a single bag because of it our shocker got leaked and some fault appear this is lack of planning or we can say jo Hota hai ache hi Hota hai !!! we went sleep 11pm after good dinner thank you everyone
DAY13 LEH TO SONMARG
HELLO from leh started our journey 6am stopped at petrol pump for refuelling than I saw my bullet chain is gone now I have to ride with more attention because its not the time to change the chain by we this we have to be 1 more day in leh. I lube the chain and started journey first stop we took at pathar sahib gurudwara. peace ,happiness, energy,motivation every thing we got there with full of energy we started next level toward sonmarg next we stopped at magnetic hill there is nothing to watch we clicked picture and went ahead I can say the most beautiful roads and landscape is in this highway this is heaven for photography and bikers ,means amazing I cannot explain it properly do visit real heaven absolutely mesmerising lovely ,beyond every level as we planned we have to reach sonmarg we did not stop for photograph then we already ride for 3 hours we stopped at Indus River with good view took amazing photo after that highway was beautiful amazing I drive for full day then suddenly snow strom we stopped for rain coat and it was very dangerous we didnot stop then we reached kargil it was beautiful and it is normal as other cities are what we heared is 70 % rumours then stop after kargil for small break lunch and breakfast after quick break we started again ,everything is going well it was 6 pm we reached Checkpost after Checkpost the roads are hell pure hell water snow black ice means no option to drive any how we reached zozila pass nothing is there one board with name of zozila pass now again bad roads came there two way we asked some one to way toward sonmarg some one told us shortcut but there is no road with 10 speed no light ,shooting stone we witnessed there how life is precious we realise there ,there is no water crossing but there is pond of water and this was 30 km long way dont take that route pls guys start early and reach early pls we saw the seriously dangerous roads hell means real hell landslide ,shooting stones and waterfall no lights very difficult to ride that condition but after so bad patches we reached sonamarg now the challenge is to find room we saw the 2 government guest house and on roads there is small small room which does look safe and we have park our bike safely so we booked 2 room at 2600 nothing included but we have to bargain a lot for this they start it from 7000 then we settled dow in room and wash our face ,we saw normal restaurant but the price was extreamly high then check out the Dogra dhaba which was best decision it was full of pilgrimages we had good dinner and tea with very normal price and went to bed quickly we have plan for next day to reach Pathankot before sunset we have wake up early good night!!!
DAY14 SONAMARG TO PATHANKOT
Good morning for sonamarg ,weather is sunny ,around our hotel there is scenic view all green its kind of shooting set of bollywood now start i woke up at 6 then start try to awake all partners ,eventually we 3 mens are ready with all loaded bike with gears and but the couple was still sleeping then we went for break fast same dogra hotel had good breakfast with amazing tea and his personal gesture what a guy the owner of hotel stylish long haired and very humble then we packed the breakfast for couple then we all are waiting for them i slept on bench again and you won't believe they were ready at 10:30am finally we started our journey to pathankot at 11 am we have reach pathankot anyhow ,beacuse we have cross srinagar ,kashmir we were little scared beacuse the army were everywhere and it was our first time, then we fuelled up and moved ,everything is going well we are witnessing the beauty of kashmir and culture then suddenly we saw the pullwama village where that incident happen everyone knows about it ,there is rule is kashmir if any army personal vehicles is coming they stop the whole traffic and there is special lane for army vehichle and on every 1 km there is checkpost all this security is happen after pullwama attack but just imagine its a national highway all covered by army and its like we were not in india we are some other country like syria and iran strange but its a whole diffirent story and place ,we stopped by army by so many times but only for security purpose. nothing else they dont harras you ,we continued our journey we all are hungry but we dont want to have food there u all know the reason we were scared we just want to cross it then we saw the dal lake anfd shikara we didnt stop there , guess what we saw on some walls there was written pakistan zindabad mean every where we saw pakistan ,stonned police vehicles and we lost our way then we asked policeman but he dont know anything about it then we managed to find it but surprisngly the house of locals were so big and beautifull its like we were in some posh roads but we just want leave this place asap we ride almost for 4 hour then we decide to take stop for lunch. the restaurant was owned by some muslim guys ,they were very friendly i think over freindly we bought a pack of cherry from outside and he is picked up few cherry and had then came back for more cherries mean we dotn have any problem with it but atleast he has ask us before picking up ,leave it then he suggest us local food like wazwan we ordred chicken ,mutton,mix veg ,rice,roti and chaas food was average not much good as compare to taste we rest there for almost 1 hour 30 minutes then we started again some roads are good there was also some bad patches and rain is waiting for us but we are strong and geared up we didnt stop any where but nature stopped us due to landslide we have wait there for 1 hour but it was 6pm and we were so far from our destination ,what my suggestion and what I follow is try to reach your destination before sunset because what natural light provide you it doesn't work with normal bike ride but we have short time and there is no phone connection from last 7 days we have to reach punjab ,we took break at 8pm for tea and snacks I forgot the name of shop but it was amazing tea and samosa loved it , the owner was very helpfull he allowed us to make call from his phone ,everyone call there parents we are safe and all but the my parents were is so stressed because of the new of landslide and accident in hilly area what they saw on TV my mother was literally crying it feel so bad that time ,okay then asked same guy the route to Jammu and Pathankot ,we were on road again night bullet headlight was so effective but the guys dominar make me comfortable ,it was beautiful roads like butter with proper marking and lights crossed Jammu from very far you can saw the vaishno mata temple with full of lights then we are so tired and hungry we are doing as per our plan ,then we entered punjab finally we lost to find a accommodation for us because it was 2 am we wasted 1 hour to find it then we saw a have one haveli hotel we stayed there had food ,warm water bath than slept next morning the my route will different from my friends see you in next day!!!
DAY15 PATHANKOT TO HOME (LUDHIANA)
This is some different i was happy because im going home but little sad i have leave my squad because they are going to ahmedabad its tough for them i also have to go but ihave some leave pending so im visiting my parent for 10 days then back ahmedabad all alone ,we had a good prantha breakfast with lassi ,packed everything and left hotel by 11 am after few kilometres i have switch my route from friend its very hardtime felt very emotional i was covered with helmet and sun glasses its easy to hide the emotions okay i enroute to home it was 190 km ,all alone with songs and the climate was so hot means from snow to 43 degree hard to ride but it was all good exprience going home to see parents there happy faces and lots of memmories with extreame experience ,till now i can't believe this we have done the full circuit of ladakh and we are alive amazing experience once in a life time chance we took and we succeed thanks to god ,blessing of parents ,love and bonding of friends it was the time i always want,we dreamed it from last 4 year and finally we achieved it and i reached home safely around 3 pm after freshed up eat home made food by mom it was like im hungry from last 15 days then i slept and journey ends very well and my reached ahmedabad next day safely
DAY16 AT HOME
Now the symptoms of snow ,heat,rough ride is apperead my two finger was blue and paining ,tanning and tiredness wow i touch whereever in my body it was paining leave it at the end i just want to say that take risk acheive whatever you want ,have courage to do,life is very precious and we are here for only few decades so pls leave your worry ,stress and ego go out spread love ,eat food,meet new people ,explore life and we are human being we also do mistake,we also learn ,we also cry,we also laugh , we also fail dont wait for your time go and grab life
LOVE YOURSELF , LOVE PARENTS ,LOVE LIFE
LET'S LIVE IN PEACE
NEVER GIVE UP
THIS IS MY STORY OF LADAKH ...
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