The ride of a lifetime: Manali to Leh Posted on August 3, 2010March 24, 2011 Over 400 kms on some of the worst roads (and no roads in some places) but the most beautiful countryside. Manali to Leh on cycle spanning 10 days and many many breathless moments (both because of the altitude and the sight of the mighty Himalayan ranges!). The journey took us through lush evergreen forests, green hills and valleys to barren desert-like mountains with not a sight of tree for a whole day. Many a times we had just the river gushing beside us, endless miles of road in front and the mountains fringing the horizon challenging us as we embarked on our numerous climbs. Spanning many high passes, numerous climbs, bone rattling downhills and some amazingly scenic landscapes made it the ride of a lifetime and a high like no other! Meanwhile, here are some pictures: Day 1-3 | Day 4-6 | Day 7-10 And some pictures of the team members! Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print India & Around Living Photography Sports & Adventure Travel bicyclecyclehimalayasladakhlehmanaliSports & AdventureTraveltrip
Colours of the sky Posted on January 20, 2005 Colours of the sky, originally uploaded by anitabora. As you might have gathered by now, sunsets and sunrises are an immense source of fascination for me. I have spent quite a few rolls of film trying to capture the skies! Here, I tried to capture the winter sky in Bangalore… Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Read More
Patra ni macchi and other Parsi delicacies! Posted on May 28, 2009May 28, 2009 I had an opportunity to sample some great Parsi fare a couple of weekends ago. I had read about it in a newspaper and archived it for future reference. And then when we were looking for a place to eat in Indiranagar, I suddenly remembered my archived reference. I went there for the first time and then the following weekend : that should tell you a lot about how much I liked the food! Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Read More
Take a jump! Posted on December 16, 2004 Everyone who’s been bungee jumping usually has one thing to say, “It’s better than —” (fill up with whatever gives you the greatest thrill)! If you haven’t tried it yet, go for it at the Palace Grounds. It’s on till December 19th. It’s a high you won’t get to experience… Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Read More
Anita, The pics make one want to drop it all and go to the hills! Awesome trip, and lovely photographs. Reply
Hi Anita, congratulations on doing this trip! Its absolutely out of the world.. Your pics refreshed my memories when i travelled the same route last August (by car). Thank you! 🙂 Reply
Stunning pics. My Ladakh journey has been postponed for a while but I have vowed to go there in the next 2-3 years, god and husband willing :)Sigh..am totally jealous 😀 Reply
Very nice. Thank you for posting lovely pics. Could you please post camera details and if possible some tips on how to plan such a trip. Krish Reply
@Krish: You’re welcome! I used a point and shoot (IXUS) on the road while cycling. This was easier to carry on me as I didn’t want the weight of an SLR. I used this for most of the pictures. To plan the trip, get a few numbers of agencies in Leh and talk to them. A lot of them do this kind of thing nowadays. We had a support vehicle and a cook who travelled with us. They set up tent every day and we had to reach that point by evening. There are lots of helpful tips online and people who have done it, so I don’t think you’ll find it a problem planning such a trip. If you have specific queries, do email me! Reply
Hi Anita Could you share your bike make, details of kit that you carried, any maintenance problems that you faced on route like chain slips, gear slips,etc., precautions that you took before starting the trip to ensure your bike is in good shape. I plan to do Srinagar – Leh – Manali next year. I own a Hercules Roadeo Torrent and most of the people say that this bike cannot withstand Manali to Ladakh. I would like to know what’s your opinion on this. Thanks Krish Reply
Correction to my earlier comment: I meant “most of the people say that this bike cannot withstand even Srinagar to Ladakh” Reply
Good write up…For some motorbiking enthusiasts, this will help :desolate-expression.blogspot.in Reply