When Travel Turns into Passion…

Deep into my heart I was aware of the fact that my journey to Ladakh will never going to be easy, but I never had a clue that destiny will make it a JOURNEY BEYOND THE LIMITS …

Munnu(Me): Saurabhhhhhh (shouting), leave the F***** Guitar and Run!!! Leave the F***** Food and just Run!!!… Flood has come … F**** you guys… Army guys not allowing to cross the bridge…now we will die right here…

Saurabh: F****… Munnu!!! Bhai (Brother), What should I do? Where should I run? Should I climb to terrace of this Hotel in front?..Runnnningggg…. Bhaiya, Bhaiya!!! can I go to terrace, will it save my life? … Munnuuuuuu(shouting)

Bhaiya: I don’t know, go to terrace but the Hotel is not mine… Bhaiya runs away downhill…

Munnu: You As*******!!! I told you guys not to cross the river but you wanted Pasta!!! F**** Pasta now…

Neeraj: Let’s run, run over the bridge and go uphill…  

"…CHAOS ALL OVER… FEAR ALL OVER… PEOPLE WATCHING ALL OVER… PEOPLE PRAYING ALL OVER… PEOPLE SHOUTING ALL OVER… PEOPLE RUNNING ALL OVER… SOME TO PUT BARRIERS… SOME TO SAVE THEIR SOULS… BARRIERS WILL NOT DO MUCH… BUT CROSSING BRIDGE WILL RAISE THE HOPES…"

Neeraj –> Run Munnu –> Munnu –> Run Deepak … Run Saurabh … We need to cross the F****** bridge …

People: Stop Guys, Stop… Don’t run over it … Don’t Runnnnnnnnnnnnnn …

"…RUN FOR THE LIFE WAS TRIGGERED… EVERYTHING WAS FALLING APART IN OUR HEARTS… JUST 60 SECONDS AND WHOLE 26 YEARS OF LIFE WAS IN FRONT OF THE EYES BUT WE WERE RUNNING… RUNNING TO SAVE OUR LIVES…"

TO BE CONTD…

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Manimahesh Yatra begins for this season and a holy dip at 4170 Mtr with a view of Kailash is ON.

The month-long Manimahesh pilgrimage began in the mountainous Bharmour tribal region of Chamba district yesterday.

It is for the first time that duration of the pilgrimage has been officially extended from 15 days to a month which would conclude on September 17 on the occasion of Radhashtami.

Pilgrims and devotees of Lord Shiva will take holy dip in the sacred icy waters of Manimahesh lake at an altitude of 4,170 m with a view of Kailash peak (5,656 m), the abode of Lord Shiva.

Meanwhile, local officials are on the job to carry out assignments allotted to them such as regulation of traffic, parking lots, transit health centres, huts for rest and stay, fuel, water and electricity besides toilet blocks en route for convenience of the devotees.

Source: Manimahesh pilgrimage begins with fervour

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It’s been a commendable effort by GREF and Army to get the roads connected with Ladakh. The record time taken to revamp all the bridges between Manali – Leh Highway and Srinagar – Leh Highway are worth mentioning. It has been not more than even 10 days the disaster which shook the paradise on earth, rooted off the connectivity of Ladakh from rest of the countries. Winters are nearing, food and fuel stockings are essential for the survival apart from all the reconstruction. The opening of roads has made way to silver lightening, so that more food and fuel could be delivered. Here are the stories …

Srinagar – Leh Highway Restored

The key highway linking Kashmir valley with the Ladakh region was thrown open on Friday, a week after devastating flash floods had washed away number of bridges and damaged portions of 400 km long road, at various places.
The road was opened for traffic at 6 p.m today after completion of 100 feet span bridge at Nurla, constructed jointly by Army engineers and GREF, Deputy Commissioner Leh said.
According to official spokesperson, the bridge was built in a record time of 48 hours. About 150 vehicles including 60 light motor vehicles rushed for Srinagar. Senior Officers of Army, GREF, SDM Khaltsi and I/C PP Khalsi were present on spot.

Source: Srinagar-Leh Highway Opens For Traffic

Manali – Leh Highway Restored

The strategic National Highway-22, which connects Manali town in Himachal Pradesh to Leh in Jammu and Kashmir, has been reopened for light vehicles after it was shut due to landslides Aug 6, an official said here Sunday.
“The traffic between Manali and Leh was partially restored Saturday,” an official of the General Reserve Engineering Force, a wing of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), told IANS.
He said some stretch of the highway between Upshi and Rumptse in Ladakh region is still under landslides.“Currently, only small vehicles are allowed to ply. It will take some more days for the heavy vehicles to operate on the highway,” he added.

Source : Manali-Leh highway reopens

We are praying and hoping that life in this heaven on earth, Ladakh – Leh gets restored as soon as possible.

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Shoja is a small village near Jalori Pass (5 KM) having very less population. Basically, there is nothing much to do at Shoja but it is famous for its postcard style vistas covering thick forests of Oak trees everywhere. Main highlight of the place is its calmness and chill topped with snow in winters. People visit Jalori Pass (3125 Meters in altitude) to witness Snow and this small village acts as the base for the same. As I said the population is very less so are the options for accommodation. There aren’t many hotels or guest houses in this village, which serve as base camp of snow vistas and offer beautiful views to tourists. If I remember correctly there is ever famous and ever costly Banjara Retreat, a never reliable and disgusting PWD Guest House, few home stay options and Raja Guest House where we stayed on our trip to Tirthan Valley. If interested kindly check the trip log at this link  Delhi to Kinnaur & Tirthan Valley

Overall, Raja Guest house is economic considering the remote conditions and cost incurred to keep it running with man and material. The owner along with his family run the guest house and I feel they do a pretty good job.

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Goa is a place in India where you can enjoy beaches with lots of parties to the core of the night. The environment runs mainly by the tourists alongside the beach areas. Hence, there is no lack of Hotels, Guest Houses etc. But, what would be more better than a place to stay from where you have beach just at the walking distance and a street full of exotic dine/restaurants on the gate itself. Great!!! I would say. But, I know you would be thinking that there would be tones of places in Goa but they are most like to dig a big hole in your pocket/wallet. But, there exist a similar place at Candolim Beach, Goa which won’t be heavy on your pocket and do provide a very, very comfortable stay. The place is called Ezue Bia Guest House, run by an old lady which is just 200 odd Meters from Candolim Beach. On our trip to Goa we stayed at his place for three days and we really enjoyed it. Check my trip at Delhi to Goa | Valentine’s Trip

Candolim Beach Road…

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