Avinash Ambekar
Nomadic Biker
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Leh riding season had started too and I was going to be hitched soon 
Badly needed to ride somewhere and none other than Leh Ladakh came to my mind. Had been there in 2012 but was not able to cover most of places because of some unforunate events. During the 2012 ride, my photography skills were not that good. Had bought DSLR just days before the ride and all the clicking was done in P mode and Post Processing in Picasa editor. Itch to cover most of the places was increasing and so also the Shutterbug inside me was screaming 
Had discussed Leh Ladakh plan with Romil long back in 2015. Called him up and casually asked him... Nigga, Leh Ladakh ride karna hai kya and his reply was quicker than speed of light... lol
He said his leaves will be sanctioned and he is in. Checked with Sanjeet but he opted out as he had joining in new company. Discussed with Shekhar and he screamed with joy like a 4 years old kid gets his favourite Ice cream / candy 
I know he was planning this ride since so many years but wasn't able to make it but this time he was determined. Got approval from Home Minister (read wife 
) and his leaves too approved from his boss.
Got my leaves approved too from my Manager and approval from my would be Home Minister too Shared plan with Milind and he was also in but his boss was not in a mood to grant him leaves. Milind had recently availed leaves for his Goa trip so there were less chances of him getting the leaves granted for the ride. Plan was to ship bikes via VRL to Amritsar and start riding from there.
Dates were finalised... draft plan was in place... everyone's leaves approved except for Milind's. We had to book flight tickets so told Milind to have word with his boss again. He agreed but on condition that Milind has to complete all pending work before leaving. So everything sorted and we booked the tickets to Amritsar for 24th June 7.30 am.
Unfortunately Romil had to opt out as he had some upcoming family function :cry:There was no refund available on the flight tickets, so he decided to fly with us, visit Golden temple and return to Mumbai.
All required shopping was done well in advance and everyone got their machines serviced. All stuff was packed and loaded day before reaching to VRL and we were all good to go.
Dhanyawad. Abhaar. Shukriya. Thank you
Thanks mom and dad for allowing me to ride
Thanks my would be wife for understanding my passion
Thanks Sushil Ayarotil for the Saddle bag, tail bag, Stanley Kit and other misc useful items.
Thanks Vishal Mayekar, Rohan Gholam, Sushil Ayarotil, Kshitij Hunari and all NHT members for helping in prepping and finalizing the plan.
Thanks Vishal Mayekar for the foot pump.
Thanks Deven Patil for accompanying with us to VRL logistics and helping us to get some discount
Thanks Vikram Shirur for your support, Vinaay Makhija for extra memory cards
and Free Souls for the encouragement.
Coming Next... Day 0 details along with pics
PC : Shekhar
Leh riding season had started too and I was going to be hitched soon Badly needed to ride somewhere and none other than Leh Ladakh came to my mind. Had been there in 2012 but was not able to cover most of places because of some unforunate events. During the 2012 ride, my photography skills were not that good. Had bought DSLR just days before the ride and all the clicking was done in P mode and Post Processing in Picasa editor. Itch to cover most of the places was increasing and so also the Shutterbug inside me was screaming Had discussed Leh Ladakh plan with Romil long back in 2015. Called him up and casually asked him... Nigga, Leh Ladakh ride karna hai kya and his reply was quicker than speed of light... lol
He said his leaves will be sanctioned and he is in. Checked with Sanjeet but he opted out as he had joining in new company. Discussed with Shekhar and he screamed with joy like a 4 years old kid gets his favourite Ice cream / candy I know he was planning this ride since so many years but wasn't able to make it but this time he was determined. Got approval from Home Minister (read wife ) and his leaves too approved from his boss.Got my leaves approved too from my Manager and approval from my would be Home Minister too
Shared plan with Milind and he was also in but his boss was not in a mood to grant him leaves. Milind had recently availed leaves for his Goa trip so there were less chances of him getting the leaves granted for the ride. Plan was to ship bikes via VRL to Amritsar and start riding from there.Dates were finalised... draft plan was in place... everyone's leaves approved except for Milind's. We had to book flight tickets so told Milind to have word with his boss again. He agreed but on condition that Milind has to complete all pending work before leaving. So everything sorted and we booked the tickets to Amritsar for 24th June 7.30 am.
Unfortunately Romil had to opt out as he had some upcoming family function :cry:There was no refund available on the flight tickets, so he decided to fly with us, visit Golden temple and return to Mumbai.
All required shopping was done well in advance and everyone got their machines serviced. All stuff was packed and loaded day before reaching to VRL and we were all good to go.
Dhanyawad. Abhaar. Shukriya. Thank you
Thanks mom and dad for allowing me to ride
Thanks my would be wife for understanding my passion
Thanks Sushil Ayarotil for the Saddle bag, tail bag, Stanley Kit and other misc useful items.
Thanks Vishal Mayekar, Rohan Gholam, Sushil Ayarotil, Kshitij Hunari and all NHT members for helping in prepping and finalizing the plan.
Thanks Vishal Mayekar for the foot pump.
Thanks Deven Patil for accompanying with us to VRL logistics and helping us to get some discount
Thanks Vikram Shirur for your support, Vinaay Makhija for extra memory cards
and Free Souls for the encouragement. Coming Next... Day 0 details along with pics
PC : Shekhar
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