Beautiful log and excellent photography + post processing. <applause>

Request you to share some more photos of the hills.

Sexy pics sundeep bhaiya and hats off to OF sir,
A very hearty congratulations to all the riders

Thanks a ton everyone for the appreciation. To be honest, there's not much mere words can do when there are pictures around that take one beyond what can be spoken or written.

Yes Vaibhav, I did do this stretch on quite a few other bikes which included my trusted KB100 Delta, the RX-100 and the Shogun. In those days, a bike like the Karizma was something to dream about - big, 17 bhp, disc brake, great lights, great suspension and amazing handling. Things have come a long way for me. The Busa epitomizes touring machinery and it surely holds its forte pretty well, with just one catch and its a big one. Respect its power or it is going to mercilessly and ruthlessly kill the rider. An immensely capable bike that MUST not be played around with. I guess this goes for any of the superbikes though.

We did not go in for a 'hot' water bath for two reasons: 1) it was quite hot and humid when we were there and 2) the river was full to the brim, the angry waters very muddy and I always intend to keep at a respectful distance from an angry Sutlej, having seen it devastate the area in 2000.

Done that Inder.

Thanks JD. As for the attention, so it was and the Busa took the lion's share of the proceedings. The real sight though is in the rear-view mirrors of the lead rider as he sees big bikes with big bright headlights trailing him through the curves.

Praveer: you were great for a first timer on an sbk in the hills. And baptized by fire so to say due to the wet and slushy roads you rode on. Its a statement of your level-headedness and humility that a Leh veteran like you is willing to learn from the scratch. Great pictures too.

Manan babu: You are a delight as a companion and a wonderful fellow traveller. It was great touring with you once again. Looking forward o more.

Roger: My first long ride with you and it was fun. Especially those long walks we enjoyed on those misty and cool roads. I guess you did eventually fall in love with the Bandit...did you?

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Roger and OF in deep philo talk



Hill View Hotel Naldehra



The Busa and the Bandit together in the mists


^The fantastic Ninja 250

drool..!!!

super drool..!!!
one more MORE:
and we are gone..
super awesome pics..sir.
i think your cam. can see more clear than my eyes...

so after a long time had the chance to go on a ride and that too with such a wonderful group.
OLD FOX master of knowledge it was a very big learning experince with you and how can i forget those lovely walks they were just too good.
and yes i did enjoyed the monster truck....o.. o.. sorry its the bandit
PANVEER had a great time riding with you and was just zapped that how well u you rode your bike and what a control you had on the bandit just too good.looking forward to more of such rides together
MANAN you are the comedy of errors ,the fun time package of our group and those acts of bollywood stars and that of donald duck was awesome.wow man you got talent
and finally
SUNNY without whose efforts i would not have gone, you are the king here its allways been a pleasure riding with you since hx 3 to this day .
looking forward to more of such rides

Brilliant Pics & A great write up

Looks like you guys had lots of fun

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@ roger thanks for the kind words...I too did have a lot of fun. It was great riding with you since you and me were the ones who were left behind :-)

Big people as yourself tend to oversee the smaller ones from behind for their safety, thats the humility you possess

A ninja seen from a different angle!



A casual 60 year old stunter enroute from Chandigarh to Delhi!



The Busa in the clouds!


An Austrian Group heading to Spiti on our way back from Shimla.

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Love the last shot!

Thanks Roger and OF sir....I have learnt alot about riding while riding with you all...

Lovely pictures sunny bhaiyya except that, around 60 year old man acting foolishly on his bike.