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**apacherider** · 10-13-2017, 04:56 PM

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Awesome bro..Love the route. Love the pics and love the bike. Bike looks pretty...

**nadz11.ns** · 10-13-2017, 08:26 PM

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DAY 3

Gulabgarh - Kishtwar - Sinthan Top - Daksum - Anantnag - 219 km

This day was relatively easy than yesterday. I woke up at 6 am and saw that it was still drizzling. Freshened up and started loading my bike and left at 7.20am. Rainwear was on. I really don't like riding in the rain.
Didn't click many pics for the first few hours. Stopped at a roadside dabha and had tea with some snacks. At this place, 3-4 locals were sitting and when I went to sit, I was given so much respect and was asked about my ride and all. And while having tea, listening to their stories was an added bonus. One of the few hidden joys of riding solo is the rider connecting with others/locals instead of his own group.

Chenab river flowing beside the road. Few kms after Gulabgarh

The road from Gulabgarh to Kishtwar is 70kms approx. and is a mix of bad and okayish road. Tanked up at Kishtwar and took the road for Sinthan Top which is the gateway to Kashmir valley from this side.

Stopped few kms before Kishtwar for a water break.

Kishtwar to Sinthan Top is 65kms approx. The road is good for the most part and deteriorates completely some 25-30kms before the pass. The views are awesome on this route and will get better and better closer to the top.

Beautiful scene with a circular road around this small hill

A single village house

Huts used by nomads during summers months

Layers

Hills got Spikes

Loved this scene in black n white

Road going towards the top

Clouds continue to play their game

Selfie

And the sweetheart

The way up

First view of the board at the top

I was feeling hungry and thought to have something at the top but on reaching there, I was surprised to see no shack present and only 6 people there clicking pics, 3 youngsters on a bike and 3 adults in a car. Rest the whole area was empty. I decided to ride up a hill for a better view and get some photographs.

View of the Top from a hill top

It is very windy up here, but the view was worth the cold

The road condition on either side of Board is like day and night. From Kishtwar side, it is really bad whereas, towards Anantnag, it is fully tarred and awesome for speed runs.

Strange trees

Circular patterns

The pass is in the depression between the mountains on the right side

Near Daksum

I didn't clicked many pics after the pass as traffic will start to increase after Daksum and will increase rapidly after crossing Kokernag. I reached Anantnag at 4.30pm

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DAY 4 - Journey back home

Anantnag - Jammu - 235km

This route is not good for riding these days. There is road construction going on and truck traffic is too much. I had more dust on my clothes in these 6 hrs than I had in the previous 3 days combined. Reached home in 6 hrs 10 mins.

Notes -

Take BSNL connection with you. You will not get any other network around Gulabgarh side. Even in Bairagarh, Airtel network was very weak.
Drink plenty of water. Believe me, you won't pee even after drinking 2lt water.
Take chain lube. Dusty roads will take toll on the chain and proper lubrication will help a lot in steam inclines.
Talk to locals regarding route if you aren't sure. They will guide you to their level best.
Avoid riding/driving after dark.

**Cruisemonk** · 10-14-2017, 09:25 AM

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Congratulations nadeem on completing the beautiful log . I thoroughly enjoyed the pictures and narration will buzz you next year when i l be going there

**nadz11.ns** · 10-14-2017, 12:30 PM

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Originally posted by Cruisemonk View Post

Congratulations nadeem on completing the beautiful log . I thoroughly enjoyed the pictures and narration will buzz you next year when i l be going there

Thank you very much

Do ride on this route. It has both beauty and toughness. I will be glad to help.

**paul.1911** · 10-14-2017, 01:00 PM

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Originally posted by rreneav1987 View Post

Nevertheless! There is always another opportunity!!

Thanks for your route advice and better clarity on whether Kargil was doable when i needed it bro!!

Lets do this together next year

**rreneav1987** · 10-14-2017, 01:01 PM

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Originally posted by paul.1911 View Post

Lets do this together next year

Sure brother

**revvharder** · 10-14-2017, 11:01 PM

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Originally posted by rreneav1987 View Post

Sure brother

If i could i would also like to join.

Originally posted by paul.1911 View Post

Lets do this together next year

**paul.1911** · 10-16-2017, 08:33 AM

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Originally posted by revvharder View Post

If i could i would also like to join.

Most welcome sir. I will keep you in mind if we make a plan.

**revvharder** · 10-16-2017, 04:07 PM

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Originally posted by paul.1911 View Post

Most welcome sir. I will keep you in mind if we make a plan.

Don't call me sir I am just 19[emoji6] .

**WindPacer** · 10-16-2017, 06:39 PM

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Hi Nadeem, amazing journey and experiences; accompanied with awesome pics...thanks for sharing

ATGATT!!!

Cheers,
WindPacer

**nadz11.ns** · 11-02-2017, 07:55 PM

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Originally posted by WindPacer View Post

Hi Nadeem, amazing journey and experiences; accompanied with awesome pics...thanks for sharing

ATGATT!!!

Cheers,
WindPacer

Thank you for the lovely comment.

**Cruisemonk** · 11-03-2017, 12:57 AM

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Bhai kashmir wala story bhi dalna

**nadz11.ns** · 11-03-2017, 01:29 AM

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Originally posted by Cruisemonk View Post

Bhai kashmir wala story bhi dalna

Kashmir mei to abhi hu

bcmt pe daluga uska 'kashmir trips 2017' thread pe, biking ka zayada nai hai.

**itsmevini123** · 11-03-2017, 06:17 PM

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Awesome ride, kudos to you for doing such stretch on R15v2. Mind blowing pictures

**nadz11.ns** · 11-03-2017, 11:13 PM

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Originally posted by itsmevini123 View Post

Awesome ride, kudos to you for doing such stretch on R15v2. Mind blowing pictures

Thank you

R15 never complained and never felt underpowered. But my body did all that.. haha..

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