Places I Stayed, Ate & Explored
Honest notes on the hotels, homestays, food and places I have experienced, to help you plan your own trips.
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Somewhere between Manali and the Himalayas.
Three months ago, I asked a friend a fairly casual question. Harsh is almost twelve years younger than me, and I texted him something like: "I'm thinking of driving up…
Leh Ladakh Diaries
From my 2016 Manali–Leh ride to the 2026 Freedom Drive in a Jimny: Zanskar, Hanle, Changthang and Tso Moriri.
Somewhere between Manali and the Himalayas.
Three months ago, I asked a friend a fairly casual question. Harsh is almost twelve years younger than me, and I texted him something like: "I'm thinking of driving up towards Ladakh.…
We began our day at the crack of dawn, after the preparation I was all set to begin my ride at 7.30 a.m in the morning. The track was from Manali to Marhi a journey of 42…
There were two days planned at Manali to prepare for the the trip 29 and 30 July. Final preparation and final workout just before getting onto the highway leading to Leh. After over 2000km drive with cycle…
Through My Lens
A few frames from the road: mountains, night skies, people and the places in between.












