15th July 2014, 22:52
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 but then I am lucky to have met a few like minded people in Bhopal who are avid travelers . Agree with the fact that nothing can beat a solo drive ... It rejuvenates us more than anything ! Quote:
thank you for the kind words vnabhi . Inspires me to take up another drive and put a travelogue here. driving on the mountains , like you said , is an exciting experience . make me want to go back .  Last edited by moralfibre : 19th July 2014 at 08:24. Reason: Back to back posts | ||
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15th July 2014, 23:20
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| Distinguished - BHPian   | Re: 1700 to 11000 ft! A drive to Devbhoomi That's one hell of an exhilarating trip, @ Lone_Driver. This trip is one which will be in my memory for years. Trips are inspired by many factors, but it's hard to believe that a desire to have a cup of tea can also inspire one.  What you get in bargain is the awesome experience. You truly deserve the LTD badge  Looking forward to more such travelogues from you. Great pics BTW !! Last edited by Leoshashi : 15th July 2014 at 23:36. |
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15th July 2014, 23:23
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15th July 2014, 23:30
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|    Distant view of badrinath temple  Badrinath Temple  Natural Hot water      The point of confluence of rivers Alaknanda and Mandakini at Rudraprayag !  Devprayag  Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers meet and take the name Ganga  Rishikesh    Exiting UK , Heading home !  YEW !  I said I'll come for you babe ! it was an awesome experience to drive on the Yamuna Expressway !  Quote:
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16th July 2014, 08:58
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16th July 2014, 09:30
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Post no 13 pic no. 2 . Your car is parked under board . The road climbing up right in the pic goes to Mana pass . You need permits from ITBP which are difficult to get. However civilians on bikes and 4 wheels have done it before. | |
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16th July 2014, 09:45
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Ok .. Thanx for the info columbus ... I had asked an ITBP personnel if its possible to go further . He said you can trek for 17 kms and see the peaks of china .. Going further would require permits .. He did not mention mana pass but he may have been talking about the same . Sent from my iPhone using Team-BHP Quote:
Yes rkhare ! Columbus , we have a very active group of bhpians in bhopal who meet regularly .. Please PM me your contact info so that we can keep you in the loop about our meets Mod Note : Please use the EDIT or MULTI-QUOTE buttons instead of typing one post after another on the SAME THREAD! To know how to multi-quote, click here. We advise you to read the Forum Rules before proceeding any further. Last edited by moralfibre : 19th July 2014 at 08:26. Reason: Back to back posts | ||
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16th July 2014, 11:18
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16th July 2014, 14:21
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17th July 2014, 09:09
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Thank you ! Hoping to visit the mountains again soon ! Sent from my iPhone using Team-BHP Quote:
Yes .. Seeing pictures and seeing in reality are two different things . This I experienced in this trip . You must definitely take up this trip soon . Good luck Sent from my iPhone using Team-BHP Mod Note : Please use the EDIT or MULTI-QUOTE buttons instead of typing one post after another on the SAME THREAD! To know how to multi-quote, click here. We advise you to read the Forum Rules before proceeding any further. Last edited by moralfibre : 19th July 2014 at 08:26. | ||
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17th July 2014, 23:39
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| Distinguished - BHPian  | Re: 1700 to 11000 ft! A drive to Devbhoomi That's one hell of a drive. When every one is doing the Leh Ladakh circuit with their suv's you did this part of the Himalaya in your hatchback.  A very well written travelogue with some beautiful pictures. Loved going through the whole story and not to mention your swift is gelling great with this terrain. Thanks a lot for sharing. As you already did your first visit to the Himalaya am sure you got addicted to it and now onwards you will look forward for more chances to hit the Himalayan hair pin bends often ! Last edited by Samba : 17th July 2014 at 23:44. |
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18th July 2014, 11:16
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| Re: 1700 to 11000 ft! A drive to Devbhoomi Lovely picture-log.This must have been one hell of a tea-drive The 150km drive in 9hrs must have been back breaking.I always wonder what makes those rocks stand where they are in the positions they are!Scary and you were driving in semi darkness in some of the non-road regions |
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18th July 2014, 14:30
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Thanks you ranjitp ! The drive was truly exciting ! 150 kms in 9 hours was not as bad as it sounds .It was rather good . The roads were superb . This time also includes 4 hours spent at auli .And all the breaks . Yes , those stones make me wonder too . I always made it sure that we were below a roof before sun down because of the unknown region and mountain roads , but there were 2 occasions when I had to drive some more after the sun down too . Its scary when you know that you are at an altitude of 10k and there is not even a railing on the side of the road that could stop the fall if you misjudge a turn .. Pheww ! Really, heck of an experience ! Sent from my iPhone using Team-BHP | |
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19th July 2014, 15:52
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doing it in a hatchback was not difficult at all . Just felt some loss of power while I was at badrinath . Driving to the himalayas is indeed an addiction . Am already planning my next trip to the himalayas , this time a bit more further than uttrakhand Quote:
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28th July 2014, 22:30
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| This travelogue is a must read for all those Bhopalis' who think going all the way to Raju tea stall is the farthest one can go for tea  Your travelogue is simply awesome and the driving holiday itch has completely taken over me but damn exams and projects. I am planning something for September. BTW did you face any troubles on the ground clearance part with your swift? |
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