Wonderful write up B2L, its really difficult in order to make parents agree for such trips.

Need more writeup, and btw where are the pictures???

LP, you already have the exposure that we didnt even dream for. You have seen... touched amazing machines that we just managed to see on google and above all access to xBhp...
There is a right time for everything, you have to settle down a little in career and then I am sure even your parents would support your adventurous Endeavors.
Sorry to keep you and all waiting. Day 1 write up coming soon with some pics too.
Just wait for some more time, we have loads of pictures for you.

To All, I apolozise for the delay. Trip log and pictures are on your way, just give me a little more time.

B2L & SWIFT RIDER... hands down 2 both of u

more pics & logs.

In that case are we going to see a more careful and mature LP on the bike in future?

-- no1lives4ever

Hi folks - Cool trip

You people remind me a lot off my small time trips . I have been riding an Esteem & had made few trips from Bangalore to Mysore , Coorg ,Coimbatore ,Tirupathy ,Hokanakal , Chennai . Most of them with my parents and friends . 2 or 3 times alone ...What fun .

The point is when i wanted to go to Coimbatore -Kodaikanal - Munar - Coimbatore( a 3 day trip planned by me on my might Honda Unicorn ) I was drilled down till hell by my parents . The only problem i had is i don't have any friends to ride along ( i am new in Coimbatore ) . I still don't understand why my parents are against . They very well know that i am descend rider
( kidding ) . I have drove alone in my car from Bangalore to Coimbatore at least 2 times alone .

I managed to do a Coimbatore - Ooty - Kothagiry - Coimbatore (205 Km ) trip without my parents Knowledge . I informed them only when i was in Connor that i was on a short journey . ( There was a small post and some picks of the trip - before xBhp crash )

You people (born2lead,swiftrider) are blessed to do this trip and nice pictures . Convey my regards to your parents as well . They have a great heart to let go ..

Some day even i would ride long . Waiting for my days .

Keep up the good work

"All good things come to those who wait" So we all wait out here in anticipation...!!

Beautifully presented guys !!! I just loved it. I came to know about your Leh trip when you got back and was waiting for this. Better late than never. It still is so refreshing to read.

+100. Absolutely RIGHT !!!

Just loved the whole thing... [:P]

Interesting and nice start to the triplog! May I suggest either of you two, to carry yours/ your friends' laptops to THE headquarters. That way we just might get some updates quicker

[quote=born2lead;109579] There is a right time for everything, you have to settle down a little in career and then I am sure even your parents would support your adventurous Endeavors.

Hi born2lead!

Hey man, very rightly said, & I would also like to add, that our parents or families are not constraints, they are the people who love us a lot, & all they want for us is to be happy & safe. If they aren't supporting you on a trip today, maybe they have got some valid reasons, maybe you need to wait a little, be patient & work towards making them feel that you are mature. And there's nothing wrong in it. We work hard to please our bosses, who are not even our own, so why does it become hard for us to please our parents, who we know have done a lot for us & who really love us unconditionally.

Thanks again, born2lead for such a wonderful thing you said.

Take care.

Happy thumping,
Prakhar

Thanks LP

Hitanshu, we both are travelling, I am at vadodara now and Ankur is at bangalore, we both are carrying laptops along but simultaneously we are working too, thats why delay. Will post Day 1 in an hour or 2. thanks for the much needed support.
[quote=blackfire_9;110734]I second that and really appreciate every word you said.
My Parents are my Biggest Strength
Thanks a lot. Just wait a little more and I will post day one with few pics.

Day 1 - The Beginning

Excitement was rising with each day passing by taking us closer to the
Towards the mid of the week, it started raining and it rained hard. Coz of which our parents and friends seemed quite worried. Though we were mentally prepared for the rains, we started to pray
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While Ankur was all charged up thoroughly checking the lists we had prepared earlier and strategically packing things in tank bags keeping in mind the blessings Showered by Rain God. He looked at me as if I would have some suggestions to make, and I just murmured

they waved All The Best.
It was 4am August 9 just perfect as we planed and Our Ride To LEH had begun. With a post rain cool breeze at this hour we started towards Nariana where our own Desideep was waiting for us to wish his best wishes. He rode with us towards Delhi Border. We got the bikes tanked up and with a final adios to Desideep and then to Delhi took Karnal bypaas. We maintained a very comfortable speed of 75-80kmph and crossed Murthal. Just a few days back I read in the newspaper that the new flyover at Panipat was inaugurated and was now open for public. And just before reaching Panipat I could see the flyover with a trail of lit road lights at the center divider of the six lanes going up and then gradually descending down a little. We both looked at each other, smiled and in a jiffy the speed started increasing to three digits. All most like racing with each other we overtook few cars on the long flyover and crossed the entire Panipat stretch which earlier due to construction used to take anywhere between 20-30mins in 8-10mins.
Took the first break at Chandigarh at 8:30am. While we were crossing Chandigarh people were staring at us while I was expecting otherwise as so many guys and groups ride these days and all heading to places like Manali and Higher usually take this route. Anyhow as people were still catching up the late lazy weekend morning on Chandigarh roads we managed to pass through in minimal traffic.

KiratpurBilaspur and had an amazing lunch at a road side Sher-e-Punjab Dhaba. Roads till SunderNagar
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Post Mandi all of a sudden the temperature dropped by a few degrees and instantly we could feel it just after the next turn we saw the Dam at Oat. Though it said Do Not Stop Vehicle and Photography Prohibited we saw few tourists (All Indians) negating the rules. We continued riding but a little slowly and we could actually listen to the water falling down and could see the mist getting formed from below.
After a few more kilometers was another surprise a 2.8km long tunnel through the hill. HID What more can a rider ask for when he gets a perfect weather, amazing tarmac, tempting curves and if that is not enough the continuous gurgling of water from the river by the road side.


Crossed Kullu and reached ManaliLEH. Checked into a hotel near the main Bus Stand with descent parking for just Rs250. Had a sweet post dinner walk at the Mall road with ice-cream and gulabjamun.

Click for Day 2...

Hi born2lead!

Thanks man, & yes I am eagerly looking forward to reading the trip logs & having a fun time seeing the shots.

Take care.

Happy thumping,
Prakhar

Very well written trip log and nice pics!...waiting for the rest of the log

Nice, real nice..Give us some more pictures B2L!