The Dream Ride
I’m back! My trusty RD350 and I blasted right through the most unforgettable experience in my life. Rain and sun, sands and snow, rivers, jungles and some of the highest roads in the world, we’ve survived them all. I’ve posted here the photographs and a write-up about the ride.
My bike, before the ride. I never took an "after" picture. It was too heartbreaking. Anyway, she’s fully restored now, and looks just like she does above.
Some numbers
- 39: The total days, Bangalore to Bangalore
- 9967: Meter reading at start
- 16442: Meter reading at end
- 6475: Total distance covered, in km
- 385: Total fuel consumed, in litres.
- 16.8: Mileage, in km/l. Woohoo!
Summary
The first leg of the ride started on the 15th of August, from New Delhi. Prashanth, Sandy Menon and I rode through Uttaranchal, and got back to Delhi on the 26th. The second leg started on the 28th, from New Delhi again. Prashanth, Ranga, Chaithra and I rode to Srinagar, across Ladakh to Leh and back to New Delhi. The highlights were the detours into Zanskar valley and Nubra valley. I rode the last leg alone, from Delhi through Rajasthan.
Dedication
Prashi and I dedicate this ride to the memory of Satyajit Bhattacharya. May his soul rest in peace.
Credits
I filched this website design from FullAhead.org. Most of the photographs here are by me. I have used some of Prashi’s photos too, where I’ve said "Courtesy Prashi".