Delhi to Jammu in 10days

[BHARAT]

great start suresh. It will be interesting....

the hotel linkway at manali, on next day quoted us rs 1200, for the same room, we reminded them abt your stay, but no....as they have only one vacant room and we went to vasisth, got better hotel for less than half.

[megham]

Day – 2 (31st May)

Woke up in the morning around 7AM and had breakfast in Manali. Again aloo Parata on road side hotel. Took few pictures near the river, view was amazing. Had first glance of snow mountains from road. I withdraw money from ATM and started to Sarchu as per our plan. The first half way from Manali to Rohtang Pass is good, Still its time consuming. Later I realized we are going to high attitude. The scenery become more and more good as we passing the half way to Rohtang Pass. I see lot of shops on the way renting Boots & Snow suits.

I’ve seen two beautiful places to have snacks. Will add the photos for much better understanding.

While reaching Rohtang Pass, I see the snow in India for first time. Temperature decreased and bad roads started. Snow is melting and water is floating on the roads. That’s the first experience of riding on snow and bad roads at high attitude.

Reached Rohtang pass around 11AM. Seen huge traffic Jam with Cabs. As we are on two wheeler able to squeeze in and overtake the traffic. Spent sometime in taking pictures in Rohtang Pass and moved further. Now I don’t see any traffic after Rohtang pass. We stopped and took few more pictures as no traffic. After that we continued our journey.
But Now I’m in bad shape, I was not able to ride with Gloves I have, it took 10 minutes for me to drive 2 kilometers. My shoes & socks are wet and making me feel more shivering. Taking breath is becoming heavy. Stopped for a while I removed my socks and started the journey, then I felt comfortable. With in short time we reached Koksar. I see bright sun there. We stopped there for snacks n tea. I came to know about the lifestyle in LEH & other places. They work for 6months and rest 4-6 months they just sit in home due to heavy snow between October & April. If any emergency Helicopter will come to pick the patients it seems.

We took few polythene bags in Koksar and used it as socks. We headed towards Sarchu. On the way we stopped at Tandi and filled the petrol tank. Rajesh & Umair filled extra petrol in Cans. On the way we found two foreigners who is traveling on bullets from Jammu, Ssrinagar, Leh & Manali, they from Belgium it seems. They advised going to Sarchu is not good option as its too late and more water floating on barlachala. Afternoon around 3PM we stopped at Keylong and had lunch. After good lunch, we continued our journey, soon we crossed Zipsa and reached Darcha by evening 5.30PM. In Darcha bridge was under contruction, so we need to cross the water stream. It was thrilling. First I crossed, later Rajesh and then Umair.

After reaching Darcha, Rajesh enquired and found that it will be too cold at Barlachala and its dangerous in traveling in the evening as more snow melt in day time and more water flow on the roads. I was very much interested travel further and reach Sarchu by night, but Rajesh & Umair stopped me. They said tomorrow we can reach LEH at any cost.

We stayed in small dhaba, they had single room with 6-7 beds. Charged 100 Rupees per head, it includes dinner. As we have time started walking back to bridge and river taken few pictures.

Around 7PM I saw Bharat (BCMTian) & his cousin Mehul came back from water stream, they are traveling to Manali from Leh. As water flow is more, they want to cross it morning. They stayed at same place and had good chit chat.

Bharat traveled all the way from Vadodara to Jammu, Srinagar, Leh & Surrroundings. Now he is traveling back to Manali & Vadodara. He shared his experiences, it was good to hear about the road and places.

Had Noodles and slept off early.


Distance Traveled : 140 Kms
Weather : Sunny
Roads : Good & Bad
Lost : Sun Glasses

View from Hotel at Manali


First view of snow mountains


Shops to rent shoes and suits


Way to Rohtang Pass


Way to Rohtang Pass


Mr Suresh


View from on the Way to Rohtang Pass


Spring water as Pure as Mineral Water


Whats next step ?


Titans Clash


Perfect place to sit and talk for hours.


Want to have fruit salad or cHudwa ?


Water flow on Road of Rohtang Pass


Breath taking view


Trafic Jam at Rohtang Pass


Tourist Spot @ Rohtang Pass


Relaxing for a while @ Rohtang

[Yogesh Sarkar]

Suresh waiting for the photographs and next day's log, I know you guys are going to have one heck of an experience, so waiting impatiently to read about it.

[omvaikul]

I'm eager to see the photos...

Man... that place is a playground for photography...

/OM

[abhijithora]

Superb ...keep it up

Why there are always traffic jams in rohtang pass ?

[megham]

More pics from Day-2

Umair, Myself & Rajesh


Im on Snow


I just love the view


Way to Koksar


Anybody wanna miss this ?


Only Tulpis


BRO connecting the world


Freedom to Live


Bad roads are part of trip


Helipad and Lake


Colors of Life


Welcoming road


On the way to Tandi


Rocking Life


Fuel bunk at Tandi


Dont miss me...


Videsi on Desi road..

[RajeshPunia]

HI Suresh! Well done my brother. I wanted to start first but you have already won the battle. great going dear. I am missing you and Umair. One thing i would like to quote thet We all three should be thankful to yogesh and all BCMT'ans for their suggestions and to provide a plateform where we met and travelled together.

Sorry Anup Ji, Yogesh bhai , Dr. Bharat Patel ji and all members for my late start. I will post my experience after Suresh.
Any way Suresh Keep it up. Bravo

[rkbharat]

Excellent pics Suresh, keep pouring

Punia saab, why wait for Suresh to complete, wait will be too much. why not start in parallel. I am sure all will love to have a narration from multiple eyes

[hiambuj]

Suresh those are some astonishing captures !! Same places, so very different !! & your narration is binding as well !! Keep going !!

@ Rajesh : We look forward to your version of the story as well !!
@ Umair : Where are you ??

[abhijithora]

nice shots dude....wonderful captures