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Date:- 22.5.2022, Day 5 :- PART 2 ) Gonbo Rangjon
Now I was entering J&K. Kurgiak is the first village if you enter Ladakh / J&K via this route.
Then I started descending towards Lakhong village. But the descend was very difficult due to snow melting water on road will big pebbles and small stones on road.
At one place my bike skid and there was a fall.
I tried to pull bike up, but could not do due to luggage on bike.
I had no choice but to wait for some tourist or biker, who can help me lift the fallen bike.
After around 45 minutes a tempo traveler came and helped me.
There after I was riding more slow and was stopping more. I reached Lakhong village at 12 PM. The bike was dirty due to that fall. But no damage to bike.
Only left mirror was twisted. I was lucky and thanked God for that.
You can get maggie and some pack food at Lakhong. A shop of Tenzing was there with 5 -6 houses of workers.
River Kurgiak chu was flowing and this was my first view of Gonbo Rangjon mountain.
It was difficult to recognize this holy mountain from here.
This is how Gonbo Rangjon look from below.
There were numerous water crossing on the way
Now this holy mountain look different from here.
I was very delighted to see this mountain as it looked different and holy from here.
" GONBO RANGJON "
.
A holy Sacred Mountain between Shinkhula Pass & Kurgiakh, Purne ,Zanskar. This can be seen far from 15+ kms , when you travel from Kurgiakh side.
And a story:-
Once upon a time, there was a little boy, who was born in a big joint family. While growing up, he realised that big families is not his thing, and he wanted to stay independently.Not far from them, but away from the family, independently.
His family members were not so happy with the idea.They told him how they have always stayed together, and how it is how it has been running in the family.They told him, it wouldn’t be easy to stay alone.
They told him, there’s a harsh world outside, not safe, not friendly, not conducive for staying alone.
But the little one had made up its mind. And he left for staying independently.
And here it is...Mount Gonbo Rangjon (Gonbo Ronjon).
It’s not just a mountain.It represents strength. Determination. Perseverance. It represents how one can be different, or choose a different path for self. It represents how you can follow your heart and stay strong.
It represents many of you out there.
Reply, if you could relate to the mountain, or want to stay independently going ahead. Or do you prefer staying with the family.
That’s the story that crawled its way in my head after looking at this majestic mountain, that stands alone.
(Story by Saurabh Sabikhi./TRIPOTO).
SOLO TRAVELERS & RIDERS like me can understand the true meaning of Determination, Perseverance, inner Strength & follow the heart & stay strong.
ॐ मणि पद्मे हुम्
Gonbo Rangjon was looking as if Lord Buddha is doing meditation. See this :-
And for those who gaze at this mountain from a particular angle at a particular time you can see the image of Lord Buddha on its river facing slopes !
There were tents there and many yaks.
Determination, Perseverance, inner Strength & follow the heart & stay strong , is the meaning of Gonbo Rangjon.
Or self emerged God.
I was riding towards Kurgiak and stopped again for some pictures.
This was a dream come true to see Gonbo Rangjon.
Before this road was made, locals and travelers used to trek here.
I spend a hour here and enjoyed the view and serenity.
This is a compilation of small videos I took in Shinkun La and Gonbo Rangjon.
I crossed Kurgiakh village. There was a check post but not one was present there.
I rode towards Purne. As my plan was to stay at Purne village.
Google Maps show that you need to go on route toward west of Kurgiak chu river. But the road to the east of river. This is new road.
Do not take any road which goes towards or crosses river. I saw jio cable being layed in some places on road. I saw 1-2 camp site and eateries on road. But all were closed.
So I took a small break and had some biscuits for lunch.
I reach Purne at 3PM.
River Kurgiak Chu meets river Tsarap Tso at Purne. There are 2-3 home stays here.
I stated at Dolma Campsite and homestay. There is mobile network at Purne. I took homestay lady owner's mobile and informed my family about my where about.
Coming up .... NEXT .... trek to Phukhtal Monastery and ride to Padum.
click HERE for next update.
Now I was entering J&K. Kurgiak is the first village if you enter Ladakh / J&K via this route.
Then I started descending towards Lakhong village. But the descend was very difficult due to snow melting water on road will big pebbles and small stones on road.
At one place my bike skid and there was a fall.
I tried to pull bike up, but could not do due to luggage on bike.
I had no choice but to wait for some tourist or biker, who can help me lift the fallen bike.
After around 45 minutes a tempo traveler came and helped me.
There after I was riding more slow and was stopping more. I reached Lakhong village at 12 PM. The bike was dirty due to that fall. But no damage to bike.
Only left mirror was twisted. I was lucky and thanked God for that.
You can get maggie and some pack food at Lakhong. A shop of Tenzing was there with 5 -6 houses of workers.
River Kurgiak chu was flowing and this was my first view of Gonbo Rangjon mountain.
It was difficult to recognize this holy mountain from here.
This is how Gonbo Rangjon look from below.
There were numerous water crossing on the way
Now this holy mountain look different from here.
I was very delighted to see this mountain as it looked different and holy from here.
" GONBO RANGJON "
.
A holy Sacred Mountain between Shinkhula Pass & Kurgiakh, Purne ,Zanskar. This can be seen far from 15+ kms , when you travel from Kurgiakh side.
And a story:-
Once upon a time, there was a little boy, who was born in a big joint family. While growing up, he realised that big families is not his thing, and he wanted to stay independently.Not far from them, but away from the family, independently.
His family members were not so happy with the idea.They told him how they have always stayed together, and how it is how it has been running in the family.They told him, it wouldn’t be easy to stay alone.
They told him, there’s a harsh world outside, not safe, not friendly, not conducive for staying alone.
But the little one had made up its mind. And he left for staying independently.
And here it is...Mount Gonbo Rangjon (Gonbo Ronjon).
It’s not just a mountain.It represents strength. Determination. Perseverance. It represents how one can be different, or choose a different path for self. It represents how you can follow your heart and stay strong.
It represents many of you out there.
Reply, if you could relate to the mountain, or want to stay independently going ahead. Or do you prefer staying with the family.
That’s the story that crawled its way in my head after looking at this majestic mountain, that stands alone.
(Story by Saurabh Sabikhi./TRIPOTO).
SOLO TRAVELERS & RIDERS like me can understand the true meaning of Determination, Perseverance, inner Strength & follow the heart & stay strong.
Gonbo Rangjon was looking as if Lord Buddha is doing meditation. See this :-
And for those who gaze at this mountain from a particular angle at a particular time you can see the image of Lord Buddha on its river facing slopes !
There were tents there and many yaks.
Determination, Perseverance, inner Strength & follow the heart & stay strong , is the meaning of Gonbo Rangjon.
Or self emerged God.
I was riding towards Kurgiak and stopped again for some pictures.
This was a dream come true to see Gonbo Rangjon.
Before this road was made, locals and travelers used to trek here.
I spend a hour here and enjoyed the view and serenity.
This is a compilation of small videos I took in Shinkun La and Gonbo Rangjon.
I crossed Kurgiakh village. There was a check post but not one was present there.
I rode towards Purne. As my plan was to stay at Purne village.
Google Maps show that you need to go on route toward west of Kurgiak chu river. But the road to the east of river. This is new road.
Do not take any road which goes towards or crosses river. I saw jio cable being layed in some places on road. I saw 1-2 camp site and eateries on road. But all were closed.
So I took a small break and had some biscuits for lunch.
I reach Purne at 3PM.
River Kurgiak Chu meets river Tsarap Tso at Purne. There are 2-3 home stays here.
I stated at Dolma Campsite and homestay. There is mobile network at Purne. I took homestay lady owner's mobile and informed my family about my where about.
Coming up .... NEXT .... trek to Phukhtal Monastery and ride to Padum.
click HERE for next update.
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