Monday, April 27, 2015

It's kullu manali a chilled - out journey

Travelling is my passion and now took it as my profession. My journey towards manali started 4m Bangalore. (The reason behind the travel is, as  intern to a adventure company for 45 days ) Train at 10:10 pm started in a smoother way without causing any delay. Next day it was very easy to spend the time with  a romantic book (half girlfriend). Time flew off , it was the time to get off from the train and hedded towards kashmire gate. From where I had my bus to kullu. ( train and bus tickets were booked in advance ) a local bus 402 helped me to reach kashmir gate from nizamuddin railway station. Spent time there roaming around each  corner of the place and was ready to departure at 10 p m.
  Reaching kullu made my dream come true and it was 14 hours journey 4m Delhi by bus . Nature beauty will keeps you busy  throughout ur journey the roaring river (byas) the snowpeak mountain will welcome you to their place. Stayed there at a hotel KULLU VALLEY where one can find extremely good nature view 4m the hotel.

Hotel kullu valley
Ph.no. - 01902 - 222223
Mob- +91 9218602233 / 29

Kullu has got many RIVER Rafting places as well as many trekking  places.
It was my time to move MANALI
There I got a bus form kullu bus stand
Which costed me 80 rupees . And the journey from Kullu to Manali was just an hour. Reached Manali at 2 pm and had my lunch In a restaurant and Romed around the MALL Road which is very famous over there and good for shopping too. At 4 pm I went to a temple (VASISTA AND RAMA TEMPLE)which is very nearby (3KM) from the MALL road. Returned back to the mall road at 8 PM and had my dinner in a southern Restaurant and went to my room which was already booked earlier.
Next day morning as a physical activity .. I walked to a temple (HIDAMBA TEMPLE) which is 3KM from my Room . The view while walking up the hill was awesome and could find a row of snow filled mountains together the Nature and it's beauty here was at its best . Came back to my room to get ready for my work. Later at 11 Am I started towards Solang valley which is 12km from Manali and bus tickets costed to 20 rupees to reach Solang vally. There in Solang valley one can experience paragliding and skeeing.
There are two kinds of paragliding @ solang valley

1) Medium fly (1000 INR)
2) Through ropeway (3000 INR)

Guide there at solang valley
Mr. KHIMY
Ph.no.- +919816296241

By experiencing both the activities came down to manali in the evening and started roaming around the mall road.
Now the next day my sightseeing was towards Old Manali where one can experience how manali was earlier in olden days. Old manali is 3 Km away from new manali.

old manali has got 2 major attractions
1. Manu temple
2. Club house
Manu temple which is 1.5 km from old manali has got a ancient temple.. and it is said that by this temple the name Manali came into existence

Club house is a club where one should get his day pass to enter the club. Here one can have the best shopping and adventure activities like River crossing and children games.
By visiting these attractions came back to my room at Mall road.

Need a Bikes/Jeep hire @ manali
Contact : Deepak thakur
Ph.no - +919816577243

Need to do a camping and do all adventure activities
Contact Teja Takur
Ph no.: +919816015926

Need to learn skiing ,snowboarding and all adventure activities ??
Contact Teja Takur
Ph no - 09816015926

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

7 routes for Biker's holiday plan

As travelling is my passion and now took it as profession.. It is a small experiment by me to provide you with some information about the motorable roads in India.

Road trips are exhilarating! And when you are a bike aficionado, the exhilaration transcends all limits of happiness and fun! India’s unfathomed beauty promises the most mesmerizing biking experience, where you haveto never compromise on adventure. WaytoIndia brings to you some of the best bike trips in India that are a true delight for adventure lovers and travel bugs.

7 Best Bike Trips in India

1.Manali – Ladakh

If you are a hardcore biker and haven’t yet traveled through the most amazing biking trail that leads to the heaven on the earth, then you haven’t experienced anything! The journey from Manali to Ladakh is undoubtedly one of the best motorcycling routes in India. Majestic mountain passes, breathtaking scenic beauty, rich Buddhist culture, one of the world’s highest motorable roads, and the mesmerizing feeling of being in heaven makes the ride once-in-a-lifetime experience. True bike lovers will be spoilt for choices – sand dunes of Nubra Valley, the highest Khardung La pass, the beautiful Zanskar Valley, high altitude lake like Pangong Tso, or the Buddhist monasteries – the experiences to enliven are aplenty.

Popular route: Manali – Rohtang La – Tandi/Keylong – Sarchu – Tanglang La – Upshi – Leh. From Leh, one can take routes to Khardung La and Nubra.

Time taken: 12 days (approx.)

Best time: April to August

Road condition: High altitude mountain passes, rugged terrain, and slopes

Travel Tips: Beware of acute mountain sickness because of extreme high altitude. Carry abundant tinned food, water and warm clothes.


2.Mumbai – Goa

Riding a Royal Enfield en route the meandering Western Ghats, via NH 17, transcends the boundaries of all excitement and fun. The route from Mumbai to Goa is one of the top 10 bike trails in India, offering stunning views of the Western Ghats, Karnala Bird Sanctuary, and River Vashisti. On your adventurous bike riding tour, you can have the opportunity to discover the unspoiled beaches of Ganpatipule or the beautiful village of Malvan, which houses the renowned Sindhudurg Fort.


Popular route: Mumbai – Ratnagiri – Goa


Time taken: 1 day (depending on stops)


Best time: October to February


Road condition: Smooth roads


Travel Tips: Beware of heavy traffic jam caused by trucks in some popular city junctions


3.Shimla – Spiti Valley

For somewhat unique experience and unparalleled natural beauty, head off to Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh on your bike, right from Shimla. Riding through the Hindustan – Tibet Highway that takes you to Spiti Valley is enough to make chills run down your spine. Unravel the highest villages of the world, while places like Tabo, Kaza, Pin Valley and Spiti promises true remoteness. Snow-capped shrines, stunning view of River Sutlej, and beautiful apple and apricot orchards at Kinnaur and Bapsa ensures the most enchanting experience.

Popular route: Shimla – Bapsa – Kinnaur – Recong Peo – Kalpa – Kaza – Tabo – Spiti

Time taken: 3 days (approx.)

Best time: April to October

Road condition: A mix of rugged terrain and smooth highway roads, with sharp turns

Travel Tips: Stay away from bike riding if you have vertigo or mountain sickness



4.Jaipur – Ranthambore

Ride through the vibrant Thar Desert, traveling from Rajasthan’s Pink City to the land of exotic Wilderness, Ranthambore. One of the best bike routes in India, riding through the ravishing sand dunes proves the hell of a ride! Many bikers head off directly to Ranthambore, while others enjoy riding through the Jaipur – Jodhpur – Jaisalmer circuit as well. Have the most fascinating biking experience ever, which presents a mix of desert’s unfathomed beauty, allure of luxurious palaces, and wilderness of Ranthambore.

Popular route: Jaipur – Ranthambore – Jaipur – Jodhpur – Jaisalmer

Time taken: 1 to 2 days (approx.)

Best time: November to February

Road condition: Moderate road conditions

Travel Tips: Considering tremendous heat of the desert, wear light travel clothes and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.



5.Guwahati – East Khasi Hills

Perhaps not a popular bike trail, but a ride from Guwahati to East Khasi Hills undoubtedly promises one of the most memorable experiences ever. After all, why wouldn’t an adventure lover be interested in riding through the wettest place in this world! Highest waterfalls in India, pretty women, unique culture, creepy living root bridges, and cleanest village in the country are enough reasons to make the state of Meghalaya worth considering for special motorbike ride.

Popular route: Guwahati – Shillong – Cheerapunji – East Khasi Hills


Time taken: 5 days (approx.)

Best time: October to February

Road condition: Rugged terrain, mountain slopes, as well as smooth roads

Travel Tips: Beware of landslides, which is most common in Meghalaya. The roads are slippery, especially in Cheerapunji.

6.Pollachi – Chalakudy

If you are in pursuit of exotic wilderness and breathtaking scenic beauty, the route connecting Pollachi in Tamil Nadu and Chalakudy in Kerala ensures an amazing motorcycling experience. One of the best motorcycling trails in South India, the route takes you through tropical rainforests, mesmerizing cloud forests, and evergreen forests in India. You can also witness beautiful waterfalls, reservoirs and dams, which are gushing with water throughout the year. Being a part of Vazhachal Forest Reserve and Anaimalai Tiger Reserve, confrontation with wildlife is not surprising.

Popular route: Pollachi – Valparai – Vazhachal – Athirapally – Chalakudy

Time taken: 3 to 5 days (depending on stops)

Best time: All year around

Road condition: Moderate to good road conditions

Travel Tips: Beware of wildlife confrontations



7.Siliguri – Gangtok

When it comes to popular bike trails in India, North East is a sheer goldmine. Riding from Siliguri in West Bengal to Gangtok in Sikkim, via Darjeeling and Kalimpong, is one of the most favorite routes of travel bugs. While the winding and steep mountain routes will test your motorcycle riding skills, the picturesque beauty of Mount Kanchenjunga and a cultural mix of Buddhism and Hinduism will leave you completely in awe. A route perfect for all seasons, this is a must-try biking trail that will amaze even the most jaded riders.

Popular route: Siliguri – Darjeeling – Kalimpong – Gangtok


Time taken: 3 days (depending on stops)


Best time: All year around except monsoon


Road condition: A mix of steep and winding roads, sharp turns, and good road

Travel Tips: Beware of landslides and torrential rains during monsoon

Monday, April 20, 2015

It's Kullu-Manali a chilled-out journey

Travelling is my passion and now took it as my profession. My journey towards manali started 4m Bangalore. (The reason behind the travel is, as  intern to a adventure company for 45 days ) Train at 10:10 pm started in a smoother way without causing any delay. Next day it was very easy to spend the time with  a romantic book (half girlfriend). Time flew off , it was the time to get off from the train and hedded towards kashmire gate. From where I had my bus to kullu. ( train and bus tickets were booked in advance ) a local bus 402 helped me to reach kashmir gate from nizamuddin railway station. Spent time there roaming around each  corner of the place and was ready to departure at 10 p m.
  Reaching kullu made my dream come true and it was 14 hours journey 4m Delhi by bus . Nature beauty will keeps you busy  throughout ur journey the roaring river (byas) the snowpeak mountain will welcome you to their place. Stayed there at a hotel KULLU VALLEY where one can find extremely good nature view 4m the hotel.

Hotel kullu valley
Ph.no. - 01902 - 222223
Mob- +91 9218602233 / 29

Kullu has got many RIVER Rafting places as well as many trekking  places.
It was my time to move MANALI
There I got a bus form kullu bus stand
Which costed me 80 rupees . And the journey from Kullu to Manali was just an hour. Reached Manali at 2 pm and had my lunch In a restaurant and Romed around the MALL Road which is very famous over there and good for shopping too. At 4 pm I went to a temple (VASISTA AND RAMA TEMPLE)which is very nearby (3KM) from the MALL road. Returned back to the mall road at 8 PM and had my dinner in a southern Restaurant and went to my room which was already booked earlier.
Next day morning as a physical activity .. I walked to a temple (HIDAMBA TEMPLE) which is 3KM from my Room . The view while walking up the hill was awesome and could find a row of snow filled mountains together the Nature and it's beauty here was at its best . Came back to my room to get ready for my work. Later at 11 Am I started towards Solang valley which is 12km from Manali and bus tickets costed to 20 rupees to reach Solang vally. There in Solang valley one can experience paragliding and skeeing.
There are two kinds of paragliding @ solang valley

1) Medium fly (1000 INR)
2) Through ropeway (3000 INR)

Guide there at solang valley
Mr. KHIMY
Ph.no.- +919816296241

By experiencing both the activities came down to manali in the evening and started roaming around the mall road.
Now the next day my sightseeing was towards Old Manali where one can experience how manali was earlier in olden days. Old manali is 3 Km away from new manali.

old manali has got 2 major attractions
1. Manu temple
2. Club house
Manu temple which is 1.5 km from old manali has got a ancient temple.. and it is said that by this temple the name Manali came into existence

Club house is a club where one should get his day pass to enter the club. Here one can have the best shopping and adventure activities like River crossing and children games.
By visiting these attractions came back to my room at Mall road.

Need a Bikes/Jeep hire @ manali
Contact : Deepak thakur
Ph.no - +919816577243

Need to do a camping and do all adventure activities
Contact Teja Takur
Ph no.: +919816015926

Need to learn skeeing ??
Contact Teja Takur
Ph no - 09816015926