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**Srini Vasan** · 01-19-2014, 01:50 PM

Re: KTM Duke 200. Bhutan. Solo.

Originally posted by A_n_i View Post

Let me not pray to be sheltered from dangers, but to be fearless in facing them.

One Man. One Motorcycle. One Camera. About 4000kms. 12 days. Roads, experiences. Landscapes, and its people.

Riding The Fall by Anirban Banerjee Photography, on Flickr

Phobjika by Anirban Banerjee Photography, on Flickr

Gangtey by Anirban Banerjee Photography, on Flickr

Chele La by Anirban Banerjee Photography, on Flickr

Central Bhutan by Anirban Banerjee Photography, on Flickr

Capital by Anirban Banerjee Photography, on Flickr

Tiger's Nest by Anirban Banerjee Photography, on Flickr

Bumthang by Anirban Banerjee Photography, on Flickr

Wandering the Autumnal Forests by Anirban Banerjee Photography, on Flickr

First Frost - YatungLa by Anirban Banerjee Photography, on Flickr

Eastern Bhutan by Anirban Banerjee Photography, on Flickr

All aboard the KTM Express! by Anirban Banerjee Photography, on Flickr

Alrighty then. I started riding from Kolkata, took the Dumka-Bhagalpur route. Entered Bhutan via Phuntshelling, rode from Haa to Ura exploring most of the country. Had to make my exit through the zhemgang route. Then rode back home. I'll not post any day to day logs as such. I'll share the photographs and accompanying texts in 4-5 parts, in which the ride was actually divided. Thanks for looking.

Navigation:

I. Reaching Paro : http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/2...ml#post1016522

II. Wandering Western Bhutan : http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/2...ml#post1018133

III. In Thimpu: http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/2...ml#post1027221

West Bhutan clips: KTM 200 Duke. Bhutan. Solo. Clips. - YouTube

Amazing snaps man.... which camera you used... loved the snaps and location.. me too plan to get a KTM duke...

**Vykier** · 01-19-2014, 04:13 PM

Re: KTM Duke 200. Bhutan. Solo.

Absolutely thrilled and completely absolved of my dire need to do this very same trip... Thank you so much Ani... Smashing professional pictures, love the time exposures... brilliant..

Just an out of the blue off topic question: Did you study in Bangalore? I knew a rider Anirban Banerjee, in a college band named 'Liquid Groove' years back...

Anyway... really awestruck with the pics... and respect for doing it solo.

**883** · 01-22-2014, 10:06 AM

Re: KTM Duke 200. Bhutan. Solo.

a beautifull thread ani
me too form kolkata
and looking forward for a good trip
i ride yamaha r15
if u dont have any problem of another motorcycle following u then plz do contact me we can plan the next trip together
looking forward for ur reply
till date coudnt get a good companion who is experenced enough for long motor cycle trips
if u see forward to it we two could hook up and first meet

**AnirbanB** · 01-24-2014, 10:06 PM

Re: KTM Duke 200. Bhutan. Solo.

Originally posted by BloggingWheels View Post

First you literally tormented me (in a good way, of course!) with the ladakh trip of yours and now Bhutan!! I literally paused to clap while writing this. Any expression to praise your travelogues are beyond words for me. And every time they remind me that I should now move out from roaming jungles to exploring other parts while still alive.

Awesome dude! Awesome! Bas, r kichu bolte parbo na bhai!

Thank you so much for your kind words, BloggingWheels! Messages like this are very inspiring for me.

Originally posted by Srini Vasan View Post

Amazing snaps man.... which camera you used... loved the snaps and location.. me too plan to get a KTM duke...

Thanks SriniVasan! Hope you get one, you won't regret it.

Originally posted by Vykier View Post

Absolutely thrilled and completely absolved of my dire need to do this very same trip... Thank you so much Ani... Smashing professional pictures, love the time exposures... brilliant..

Just an out of the blue off topic question: Did you study in Bangalore? I knew a rider Anirban Banerjee, in a college band named 'Liquid Groove' years back...

Anyway... really awestruck with the pics... and respect for doing it solo.

Glad you like the images, thank you so much man. Nope I'm not that guy.

Originally posted by 883 View Post

a beautifull thread ani
me too form kolkata
and looking forward for a good trip
i ride yamaha r15
if u dont have any problem of another motorcycle following u then plz do contact me we can plan the next trip together
looking forward for ur reply
till date coudnt get a good companion who is experenced enough for long motor cycle trips
if u see forward to it we two could hook up and first meet

Hey 883. Thanks man. I enjoy riding solo, that suits me well. Sorry mate. There are quite a few riding groups in Cal, I'd suggest you join one!

**B7ACKTHORN** · 01-24-2014, 10:12 PM

Re: KTM Duke 200. Bhutan. Solo.

Excellent photos. Reading quite a few travelogues and the HDRs are nothing sort of brilliant and your camera perspective is mesmerizing. Keep up the good work.

Cheers!
VJ

**883** · 01-24-2014, 11:21 PM

Re: KTM Duke 200. Bhutan. Solo.

thanks man
best of luck dude and keep on in the same manner

**sruce2002** · 01-25-2014, 12:42 AM

Re: KTM Duke 200. Bhutan. Solo.

My hometown is near Bhuta. i know bhutan is not not that beautiful. but ur pics awesome. kudossss

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really great captures

**Sal** · 01-25-2014, 10:44 PM

Re: KTM Duke 200. Bhutan. Solo.

One legendary travelogue mate, and such great skill in capturing such eyegasmic pictures! Loved it.

**AnirbanB** · 01-27-2014, 12:02 PM

Re: KTM Duke 200. Bhutan. Solo.

Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post

Excellent photos. Reading quite a few travelogues and the HDRs are nothing sort of brilliant and your camera perspective is mesmerizing. Keep up the good work.

Cheers!
VJ

Thank you, B7ACKTHORN!

Originally posted by sruce2002 View Post

My hometown is near Bhuta. i know bhutan is not not that beautiful. but ur pics awesome. kudossss

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really great captures

Thanks sruce2002! Well I beg to differ. It is a very beautiful country to ride in. Phobjika is one of the best places I've ever been to.

Originally posted by Sal View Post

One legendary travelogue mate, and such great skill in capturing such eyegasmic pictures! Loved it.

Thanks for you kind words, Sal!

**Neeteesh Singh** · 02-01-2014, 11:25 PM

Re: KTM Duke 200. Bhutan. Solo.

You would be fed up with the comments that I will be putting on but still I will go ahead... Excellent pics!!

I would just say that whenever somebody will talk about Bhutan I will remember your pics and will know how beautiful it is. Forget about getting inspired, I am dying to visit Bhutan now.

And many many congratulations for winning the flickr rider contest!!

Keep riding, keep clicking and keep inspiring

**Allan_Rock17** · 02-27-2014, 11:18 AM

Re: KTM Duke 200. Bhutan. Solo.

Thats one hell of a ride. Even if there was no write up, the pictures themselves would speak out about your experience endeavored during your trip. Respect.

**argentum47** · 03-10-2014, 07:48 PM

Re: KTM Duke 200. Bhutan. Solo.

You Sir! you have just made me want to kick my mundane job, withdraw all my money, jump on my motorcycle and head off! Amazing pictures

**pitbull** · 03-13-2014, 12:57 PM

Re: KTM Duke 200. Bhutan. Solo.

first of all congrats for that great trip and photolog! I am planning a Sikkim - Bhutan - arunachal trip starting next weekend. mar 22. I had a query for you : The permit that you get in phunshotling - is it meant only for thimpu? or the entire western Bhutan? I can see that you headed to paro before going to thimpu.
Also, are the immigration and RSTA office open on weekends? you meantioned that they issue permits despite holidays?
how did you manage phone connections in Bhutan? international roaming or Bhutanese sim?

**AnirbanB** · 03-15-2014, 12:39 AM

Re: KTM Duke 200. Bhutan. Solo.

Originally posted by Neeteesh Singh View Post

You would be fed up with the comments that I will be putting on but still I will go ahead... Excellent pics!!

I would just say that whenever somebody will talk about Bhutan I will remember your pics and will know how beautiful it is. Forget about getting inspired, I am dying to visit Bhutan now.

And many many congratulations for winning the flickr rider contest!!

Keep riding, keep clicking and keep inspiring

Thank you so much for the kind words, Neeteesh!

Originally posted by Allan_Rock17 View Post

Thats one hell of a ride. Even if there was no write up, the pictures themselves would speak out about your experience endeavored during your trip. Respect.

Thanks Allan!

Originally posted by argentum47 View Post

You Sir! you have just made me want to kick my mundane job, withdraw all my money, jump on my motorcycle and head off! Amazing pictures

Glad to hear that, Argentum47!

Originally posted by pitbull View Post

first of all congrats for that great trip and photolog! I am planning a Sikkim - Bhutan - arunachal trip starting next weekend. mar 22. I had a query for you : The permit that you get in phunshotling - is it meant only for thimpu? or the entire western Bhutan? I can see that you headed to paro before going to thimpu.
Also, are the immigration and RSTA office open on weekends? you meantioned that they issue permits despite holidays?
how did you manage phone connections in Bhutan? international roaming or Bhutanese sim?

Thanks Pitbull. You can only get permits for Thimpu and Paro at Phuntsholing immigration. Those offices will issue permits on holidays, but for a limited number of hours. INR 500, 2 passport sized photos and ID proof will get you a Bhutanese SIM which will be activated within 24 hours. I had Tashi cell. All the best, Bhutan should look blissful in spring.

Apologies for the delay in posting. I'll upload Central and Eastern Bhutan logs as soon as I get some free time.

**Sagar Banerjee** · 03-15-2014, 01:06 AM

Re: KTM Duke 200. Bhutan. Solo.

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Let me not pray to be sheltered from dangers, but to be fearless in facing them.

One Man. One Motorcycle. One Camera. About 4000kms. 12 days. Roads, experiences. Landscapes, and its people.

Riding The Fall by Anirban Banerjee Photography, on Flickr

Phobjika by Anirban Banerjee Photography, on Flickr

Gangtey by Anirban Banerjee Photography, on Flickr

Chele La by Anirban Banerjee Photography, on Flickr

Central Bhutan by Anirban Banerjee Photography, on Flickr

Capital by Anirban Banerjee Photography, on Flickr

Tiger's Nest by Anirban Banerjee Photography, on Flickr

Bumthang by Anirban Banerjee Photography, on Flickr

Wandering the Autumnal Forests by Anirban Banerjee Photography, on Flickr

First Frost - YatungLa by Anirban Banerjee Photography, on Flickr

Eastern Bhutan by Anirban Banerjee Photography, on Flickr

All aboard the KTM Express! by Anirban Banerjee Photography, on Flickr

Alrighty then. I started riding from Kolkata, took the Dumka-Bhagalpur route. Entered Bhutan via Phuntshelling, rode from Haa to Ura exploring most of the country. Had to make my exit through the zhemgang route. Then rode back home. I'll not post any day to day logs as such. I'll share the photographs and accompanying texts in 4-5 parts, in which the ride was actually divided. Thanks for looking.

Navigation:

I. Reaching Paro : http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/2...ml#post1016522

II. Wandering Western Bhutan : http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/2...ml#post1018133

III. In Thimpu: http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/2...ml#post1027221

Simply stunning.. fabulous... wonderful... extra ORDINARY... no words to explain bhai.....

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