Re: Hoodibaba is back from Sikkim and Bhutan - Soloride

Sirjee hats off. I am half of your age and have already taken a sabbatical from such rides since a year. Hope posts like this let my better half and parents let me live my dreams on wheels again..

Re: Hoodibaba is back from Sikkim and Bhutan - Soloride

They do Sir. :/
In Mumbai the UP14 of my Pulsar is very regretful sometimes.

Aaaye.. You're from Ramprastha ?

I studied and lived in Brij Vihar :P (D.A.V)
Now in Vasundhara.




From iPhone via Tapa ! 📲

Re: Hoodibaba is back from Sikkim and Bhutan - Soloride

Respect sir !!

Hats off, or rather would I say, helmets off to you for you passion, determination and courage!!

Ride safe and be safe...

Re: Hoodibaba is back from Sikkim and Bhutan - Soloride

Doing this @57 is something really special Sir.
Please continue.

Re: Hoodibaba is back from Sikkim and Bhutan - Soloride

Congratulations Sir on accomplishing this feat.

Sent from my ST25i

Re: Hoodibaba is back from Sikkim and Bhutan - Soloride

Some more pics please.

Loved the Kolkata pics.

Re: Hoodibaba is back from Sikkim and Bhutan - Soloride

Hats off to your passion sir. Great.

Re: Hoodibaba is back from Sikkim and Bhutan - Soloride

One of the most awesome trip by an awesome rider!

Re: Hoodibaba is back from Sikkim and Bhutan - Soloride

Thanks you all for your appreciation. I would soon upload the route map of this whole trip.

For the time being I am uploading the video of Kolkata:




By this evening I would post pics of Day 4 also (Visit to Gangasagar)

Re: Hoodibaba is back from Sikkim and Bhutan - Soloride

RESPECT ! You are definitely an inspiration for all of us.
Waiting for more updates
All the best and keep riding Sir !

Re: Hoodibaba is back from Sikkim and Bhutan - Soloride

As desired by many, here is a link to the entire 5430 kms route of this trip:

Google Maps

http://goo.gl/maps/xAGiP

Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

The route shows Changu Lake, whereas I went upto Baba Ka Mandir (just before Nathula, as I could not get permit for Nathula despite by best efforts through my sources at Siliguri Xkmph )

Day 4 – 22^nd April, 2013 {Kolkata to Gangasagar - Kolkata} (250 + kms)

Early morning started for Ganga Sagar by Diamond Harbour Road which is at a distance of around 115 kms. For the first time I had no problem on reaching Ganga Sagar as I had to drive straight on SH-117 with almost no diversions. Almost 90% of the 2-lane road had no traffic and was very well metalled. Only exciting moments of the day were while loading and unloading the bike at the jetty. Could have got the Bike damaged but for timely help from people around. Met my Xkmphians (Joe, Tarun, Abhijit and others) in the evening in Kolkata and spent some really good time with them. Also got vital information for my onward journey.



The jetty which ferries the people and small vehicles/bikes. The cost per side was Rs. 72/- which was reasonable.


Inside the Jetty with my bike on way to Gangasagar


My bike taking me to places...... At Gangasagar



On the way I like this. Although they have cable connections at home, but still like to play the traditional games.



But this was pathatic. I was of the impression that this had been banned long back.

An evening with Xkmphians: Joe, Tarun, Arijit and others

Re: Hoodibaba is back from Sikkim and Bhutan - Soloride

Great tourer at this age congrats

Re: Hoodibaba is back from Sikkim and Bhutan - Soloride

Whats that lever sort of thing on the handle ?

Re: Hoodibaba is back from Sikkim and Bhutan - Soloride

It is a Camera Stand, costed me just < Rs.100 and shot excellent videos while riding.

Re: Hoodibaba is back from Sikkim and Bhutan - Soloride

Amazing !!!

Helmets Off to you Sir