The temperatures are slowly raising from the lows of the winter, and as the mercury is moving up, I am reminded of the cooler climes of the high mountains. The days are still pleasant where I live, and it is still early to approach the mighty Himalayas, but the dream of these mountains is already haunting me. A few images from the highlands from my past sojourns.
Evening sun on Nanda Devi.
Post the ride till Sangla mentioned here, I crashed for the night and ended that chapter there. This is the 3rd in a series of about 12.
18th June 2008
0700 Hrs
It is that time of the day when Mother Nature wakes you up by ringing its own alarm clock… the birds and the sunshine. Last night was a killer with cold winds, which chilled you to the bone but the bright morning sunshine was a very pleasant experience. I lay basking in the sun, soaking in its warmth with the much needed “Chai” for about 30 minutes and then decided to get ready to move on as the ride was going to be tough, long and tiring. (more…)
Having written about the previous day’s ride here, and having called it an end for that day, I start with Day 2 of the ride… this is again going to be short and sweet to ensure that every one reads it and keeps on clicking on the more button and push this series into the most read about piece of travelling :-)
17th June 2008
Its 0700 Hrs and time for that magic morning cup of tea without which 75% of North Indians cant move their feet… but to get to that magical brew, you gotta trudge about 100 mtrs to the buffet counter… this is when you miss the room service offered in hotels… but what the heck! its just 100 mtrs and I get out of the tent, put on the slippers and head out… only to be stopped short of that awesome view of the snow line which is visible from the campsite. Although its just a glimpse, coz the haze and mist make it difficult to see thru, its a wonderful sight and a pleasant jolt of reality. A thought crosses the mind… “I am going to be able to see much more than that today… coz i am riding to Sangla… the gateway to the Sangla/BaspaValley…!” (more…)
With the avdent of March, the smell of spring and the warmth of the sun feels good… also the weather is just about right to kick start the Black Beauty and head out into the mountains… although the time for the dream ride (Trans Himalayan Expedition) is way too far, I just can’t stop my mind from wandering off and visualizing the route, the ride and the feeling. so here I go… (more…)
