2026 Update: Latest Trail & Road Conditions I headed back to Tail Baila in November 2025 with a group of friends to see how things have changed. Good news for travelers: the roads have improved significantly, making the drive from Pune much smoother. We brought our own car and camping gear this time, pro tip:…
I have now been riding the Himalayan for over 5 years. While the new Himalayan 450 has taken the spotlight, the original 411 remains my reliable workhorse for long-distance touring. Its ride comfort in the Sahyadris is still unmatched in this segment. To keep the performance crisp, I’ve recently upgraded to Reise TrailR tyres, added…
Driving from Nashik to Sonmarg
Visiting Ladakh, a teaser of what is in store!
Offbeat beach in Konkan located in Velneshwar
About St Mary’s Island St Mary’s island is collectively made of 4 small islands and lies at a distance of 6 kilometres from Malpe beach in the Udupi district of Karnataka. I visited this island during my bike ride to Kerala. The island dates back to the time when Madagascar was part of India. The…
About Madhe ghat My first knowledge of Madhe Ghat came from a friend who visited this waterfall and posted a few pictures. I Googled to read more about the place and see the route. I had been to Velhe on this route and since the distance was 98 kilometres one way, I decided to do…
Gangapur dam is located in Nashik on the way to Trimbakeshwar Devsthan. I have been here numerous times, the accessibility and a great camping spot makes it the nearest place to have a great Saturday in Nashik. No other introduction summarizes the feeling. When I am in Nashik on a weekend, and if there are…
Continued from Chandrataal Day 8: Chandrataal to Kaza (Via Kunzum Pass 15000 ft) As we started early morning, it was time to say goodbye to river Chenab which was our companion from Kishtwar in the journey so far. The road took us over the Kunzum pass at 15,000 ft. and away from the Chandra valley…
Continuing from day Udaipur Day 5: Udaipur, Himachal Pradesh It was a rest day at Udaipur, we woke up with a view of the Himalayas from our window overlooking a small farmland. After having a tummy full of Parathas, we ventured around the village on foot to explore it. Although a small village, it has…
