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**sajalsheth** · 08-11-2022, 09:59 PM

This is a very short video of BaralachaLa Pass.

A selfie with goPro

This is last time I will see such huge snow, during this ride.

**sajalsheth** · 08-11-2022, 10:03 PM

From here there were too many tourists. Many vehicles stopped for snow.

The road ahead

And last picture with snow for this ride.

After that I reached Suraj Tal.
Same position here... too many tourists and vehicles.

I rode down further and crossed zing zing bar, then Deepak Tal.
Reached Darcha and at check post here my details were noted.

**sajalsheth** · 08-11-2022, 10:05 PM

Today I completed the circle. I was here on 22.5.2022 and completed this 3 rd new route to Leh today.
Then cross Jispa and Keylong.
At Keylong petrol pump there were many bikers topping up their fuel.
I just filled up Rs.200 petrol to be on safe side.

Then crossed Tandi and Sissu.
now a days too many tourists come till Sissu via Atal Tunnel and enjoy the beauty of area.
I stopped at one place and called the homestay owner at Kullu and informed him to keep one room for me.

Then I crossed Atal Tunnel.
In the middle of Atal Tunnel , I saw a couple who were pushing the bike. Perhaps fuel was over or bike might not be starting.
I did not stop because, we are not allowed to stop inside this tunnel.
While coming out of tunnel, I informed police about that couple on motorcycle.

Police said he will send someone to rescue them.

I then crossed Manali before crossing a long queue of vehicles at Solang valley. It was a big jam at Solang.
But two wheeler have this advantage of overtaking and moving ahead.

Lastly I reached that homestay called Beas View homestay at Kullu. I had stayed here on 20.5.2022 also.
It was around 7pm then.
So it took around 12 hours to cover this 350 + kms in one day.
I started from Tso Kar and reached Kullu.
I was tired and happy too.

I had my dinner at Freedom Dhaba at Talogi area on Kullu High way.

coming up... NEXT.... Reaching Ambala.

Click HERE for next update.

**sajalsheth** · 08-18-2022, 07:40 PM

1) 29.5.2022 = Day 12 :- Kullu to Ambala:-

Today's ride was upto Ambala only and as per google maps it was around 300 kms only.
But as I missed the turn at Kharar town and went inside Chandigarh. And via Zirakpur , I came to Ambala.
And for this my ride was of 330 kms.

I would like to mention this "Sab Tera Tera Punjabi Family Dhaba" near Kiratpur. Old name was
ChoudharyTourist Dhaba

This dhaba serves very good food and reasonable price.
Moreover if any vehicle is stranded anywhere nearby , then you can call them and they help you out free of cost.
This is Google MAP link.
Phone number for free help are 7876341328 / 7888932771

After that via wrong route, I reached Ambala and stayed my friend Panshul's home. He runs a trekking and travel company called Seeking Himalayas.

**sajalsheth** · 08-18-2022, 07:42 PM

2) 30.5.2022 - Day 13:- Ambala to Delhi to Gurugram:-

I started at 6 AM. I wanted to give my motorcycle at New Delhi Railway Station Parcel office.
This is how I looked in fully loaded motorcycle.

Picture near Panshul's Home.

At 12.20 PM, I completed formalities of packing my bike and kept bike inside Parcel Godown.

**sajalsheth** · 08-18-2022, 07:43 PM

Then I took cab and reached Gurgaon at my daughter's rented home. My plan was to stay with her for 2 days.
As I completed UmlingLa Pass in this solo ride, this was her grand welcome at her home.

Such small gestures from daughter makes me happy.

**sajalsheth** · 08-18-2022, 07:44 PM

3) 31.5.2022- Day 14 :- Gurugram and around:-

I visited Akshardham Temple that day with my daughter. It is very big and nicely maintained. But no photography is allowed inside.

**sajalsheth** · 08-18-2022, 07:45 PM

4) Date:- 1.6.2022 & 2.6.2022 , Day 15 & 16:- Train to Bhubaneswar & ride to Cuttack:-

Today I did paperwork for taking my bike as luggage with me to Bhubaneswar.

This is Mr Pradeep, Main porter. He charges very reasonable. His contact number is 9873386553.

This is my bike after completion of all procedures.

Then I boarded in train and reached Bhubaneswar.
This is how my bike looked inside parcel van at Bhubaneswar.

**sajalsheth** · 08-18-2022, 07:46 PM

Such was position of goods, that I was hoping that my bike wont be damaged.

It took time to take it out from luggage van.

My bike at Bhuaneswar railyway station.

**sajalsheth** · 08-18-2022, 07:48 PM

Then after completing formalities and Parcel office, I rode to Cuttack from Bhubaneswar.
At 7.40 PM, I reached home.

Total ride was of 2647 kms for 16 days.

There was another grand welcome by my wife at home.

Riding to Umlingla Pass solo and coming back home safely made us all happy.

So the journey came to end.

I had experienced many new things in this ride. I learned how to come out of trouble & keep cool in case of difficulties. I am more confident man after this ride. I have discovered a new person in me.

And my belief in GOD has increased more in this ride. HE always kept me out of trouble, always gave me solutions, and showed me way out.
I saw GOD in many helpful humans also in many places.

Lastly we all must respect Mother Nature and keep it alive.

I have uploaded around 630+ pictures in this travelogue, enjoy them and refresh page if they are not fully loaded.
I am very much thankful to my wife BINA SHETH (Tarot Reader, Crystal Healer, Reiki Healer, Intuitive Guide & Life Coach ) for supporting and encouraging me.

And my advice to all riders:-
√ Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly.
√ There is always someone who cares for you without your knowledge.
√ While riding keep your family members and friends in mind, & do not take unnecessary risk.
√ Ride with proper protective riding gears.

Thanks you all for encouraging and appreciating me.
GOD BLESS you ALL. Keep Riding and RIDE SAFE.

THE END

**krishna77** · 09-03-2022, 01:06 PM

sajalsheth .. Your pictures are so captivating and logs are so engaging! I remember coming back to your posts over the years. I do not see many posts in xBhp nowadays. Probably old timers do not visit the forum much!

My suggestion - Make a few coffee table books with selected pictures and their descriptions from your logs over the years.

**sajalsheth** · 10-06-2022, 10:55 PM

Originally posted by krishna77 View Post

sajalsheth .. Your pictures are so captivating and logs are so engaging! I remember coming back to your posts over the years. I do not see many posts in xBhp nowadays. Probably old timers do not visit the forum much!

My suggestion - Make a few coffee table books with selected pictures and their descriptions from your logs over the years.

krishna77 ji ... thank you so much.

Travelogue killed by video blogs, And video blogs killed by Reels

I hope old members will visit xblp blogs again.
I will think over your coffee table book suggestion.

Xbhp admin should share out travelogue link in main page.

**ChristopherColeman** · 11-17-2022, 08:38 PM

That's a hell of a view. you are lucky to have these. BTW, have you ever tried the sissy bars to carry the load?

**akshay** · 11-27-2022, 01:15 PM

Well done

Beautiful vistas in that part of the world and must have been a treat to be there.

**sajalsheth** · 12-06-2022, 10:54 PM

Originally posted by ChristopherColeman View Post

That's a hell of a view. you are lucky to have these. BTW, have you ever tried the sissy bars to carry the load?

Thank you ChristopherColeman .... will check Sissy bars in website

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