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**Noor** · 08-20-2011, 06:36 PM

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**omvaikul** · 08-21-2011, 01:03 PM

Some more videos of crossing Nallahs...

Pagal Nallah I suppose - YouTube

2 Nallahs - YouTube

**omvaikul** · 08-21-2011, 01:06 PM

My favourite photos from the ride, with some music in the background..

Spiti Valley Photos 2011

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoiFBpUj7ZA

The quality is little low as its 640 X 480 resolution...

**omvaikul** · 08-22-2011, 05:20 PM

Finally the day had come. Morning getting up today felt good. I had packed just a day before and everything looked good to go.

We had decided to leave from Mumbai in evening of 29th July Friday so our leaves in office begin from 1st of August.

By 5.30pm we all gather at Fountain hotel north of Mumbai where NH-8 begins. Couple of friends had come by to see us off.

By 6pm we began our ride. And to our luck there was no rain to interrupt or slow us down.

Vapi McD was our dinner halt and its exact 172kms from here. With just one break in between we did these kms in 2 and a half hours.

As there was no traffic and road looked smooth we were able to hold a speed of 80kmph.

It was close to 10pm now so we decided we will have night stay on Vadodara bypass road. By exact midnight we had reached at the bypass and I rode straight to the hotel I know there at the bypass.

There was a beat guy just outside the hotel Anahita asked them in Gujarathi whether there are any other hotels near by for night stay.

He recommended to head to the station. We had no choice but to ride till there.

Two big jokes were established here. The first one was when we were heading towards the station it was a straight road and so eager to reach there Angelo wanted to use his GPS to know whether we are on right track. It may not sound funny but in that situation I was laughing in my helmet.

What was he thinking, that his Hero cycle is faster than a P220 and Ninja 250R. It was too much.

Finally we reached the station by 2am and found a decent place to stay.

Everything looked fine and just when I was to crash disaster took place. The reception guy asked for our license which I and Angelo gave but Anahita was not carrying hers. And he straight pointed us to the door. Was not ready to budge a bit. I even showed him she is carrying a photo ID (her credit card) but he was not accepting that too.

We mounted all luggage back on to the bike and started towards Anand as no one near station would give us accommodation.

The only thing running in my mind was that only place we can stay now is the truck dabhas or guest house on the highway.

Straight we rode there and got us 2 rooms just for 600 bucks. Crashed straight with the clothes we were wearing. It was 4am and Day 2 begins at 7am. So a couple of hours of sleep would do something better than nothing.

I will tell you some interesting facts I came to know in the morning. When Day 2 begins.

Hook yourself on to the post.

**nirmaldas** · 08-23-2011, 02:11 AM

Originally posted by omvaikul View Post

My favourite photos from the ride, with some music in the background..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoiFBpUj7ZA

superb compilation of some stunning pictures. just loved it.
you people seems to have covered almost all the places along the spiti circuit.. hatu, chitkul, kalpa, chandrataal... great photographs and narration. please continue

**daredemon** · 08-23-2011, 07:57 AM

Great pics & start log Om...waiting for more....

**POS** · 08-23-2011, 09:18 AM

nice trip bro...

**omvaikul** · 08-24-2011, 12:30 AM

Day 2: The Long Run

Day 2: 30th July, 2011

Just look at the place. 5 star suite.

We were desperate now to leave this place and hit the road as soon as possible. The only thing we had here was tea and biscuits. And while sipping them Anahita told me something which tinkled our funny bone for the rest of the day.

She had just scanned the room last night to be cautious and there was a vase or something like that hanging on the wall. She stood on her bed to see if any camera or something is hidden there. All she found was a big bunch of used condoms and nothing else.

Now only thing running in her mind was what all must have happened on the bed we all are sleeping on.

Just after you cross the toll after Anand we took one more halt for tea and biscuits as I was still feeling a little sleepy.

Sky looked clear and after putting some water on my face, we rode straight to Ahmadabad for breakfast.

I always forget the turns of the ring road. So after taking the first right from NH-8 and covering some more circles we landed somewhere just before Gandhi nagar.

It was almost 10am now so before backtracking on the right route we decided to have breakfast here. And in the Gujju state we found a nice South Indian fast food place.

After coming on right route we rode non-stop till we cross the Gandhi nagar circle. And now the sun was so hitting hard on our eyes that we started to feel sleepy again.

Some more water and soda on the face and now the next halt was straight before Rajasthan border.

We had not taken any breaks for photos so somewhere closing to Rajasthan we took a halt at a site where a long stretch of road and this big tree was standing tall. Guys uploaded some photos on facebook and I too mounted my helmet cam on just in case a good stretch comes ahead.

Some 25kms before Rajasthan border I again started feeling sleepy and Angelo was not behind so I took a halt for him to catch up and wake myself up also.

Ones we were together we decided as lunch time was closing in we will eat on Udaipur bypass road.

The only halt we took before reaching Udaipur was at Rajasthan border to take few snaps.

Ones we reached Udaipur from South side of the bypass, the entire place had a deserted look. No idea why. Every time I come here its always quite lit up.

Even the usual food place was dull so had to go inside the one next door. Not much great in look either but food was good. Very less oil. A must for us in long trips.

Ones we were done we it on the GQ stretch which goes to Jaipur via Chittargarh. Just for tea we took a halt after Udaipur airport and then ripped our bikes till we cover some good distance. After 3 hours we covered around 250kms.

We would have made it by midnight but we were taking into consideration that again if the license or photo identity issue comes up then we will be screwed up mentally by the time Day 3 begins.

So while this thought was running in my head, Anahita brought it to my notice that there is a nice AC restaurant on this patch somewhere close. She had noticed it last time on the Leh trip.

By the time both were getting ready I just took a chance to ask the in-charge person here whether there are any motels on the road ahead. To our luck he said yes he himself owns it and its just 55kms from here. Exact 55kms.

It was Sun down by now and we rode this 55kms in just 40mins.

We found the place easily. Bargained on a fair deal. But made a mistake of not seeing the room. If we would have seen it then I bet I would have myself jumped my gun. The rooms were just simple infested. All kind of ants and weird creatures roaming in the bathroom and the floor.

Cleaning only took us an hour.

Thankfully the food was very tasty. Though veg but it was very good.

Though for fact we are on Spiti Valley ride but till now it was not feeling that way. Lets see what happens tomorrow. There was anticipation. And believe me the thing that came in our way was no way close in our anticipation.

Hear me tomorrow

**L.P.** · 08-24-2011, 01:06 AM

So far, So Good, Let hear it more.

^^

**rx100.7050** · 08-24-2011, 12:51 PM

very easy to understand bro ! good log, I must say. Hats off to the lady!! You don't get that kind of lady often. And she is your boss who shares the same passion of yours????? You lucky dog (hope you didn't mind

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Please complete the rest ASAP

**prateek2210** · 08-24-2011, 01:12 PM

This reminds me of my trip to that "heaven"

AMAZING

**ketan_r15** · 08-26-2011, 12:30 AM

Lovely!
* Subscribed and waiting for next installment!

**ridermax** · 08-26-2011, 10:11 AM

Awesome ride and lovely pics there ! Kudos !

Ride Safe !!

**Sarvajit** · 08-26-2011, 12:05 PM

Hooked on to this thread. It is written very well with nice photos.

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