Wednesday, 28 September 2016

North by Northeast ‘2 - Kangra to Roadside Dhaba Near Udhampur’

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Kangra – Dandiyara Bungalow HPPWD rest house – Papri Camp – Basohli – Roadside Dhaba

Distance this period: 318.55 km Total Distance: 809.23 km

Kangra – 0 km (Day 6)
Dandiyara Bungalow HPPWD rest house – 98.24 km (Day 7)
Papri Camp – 52.82 km (Day 8 )
Basohli – 55.62 km (Day 9)
Roadside Dhaba – 111.87 km (Day 10)
Rest day at Kangra was without any events, just rested in hotel room, washed bike & cloths.
Kms covered - 0
Total expense - Rs. 575/-

Resumed next day ride pretty early, after 13 kms took right turn at Shahpur on a freshly tarred all uphill road. Nice view from the top, very less traffic all the way up and then down to Sihunta. Touch the bridge after that bad surface starts to Lahru, then road up to Kakira, follow the steep down road to main road, Tanuhatti and 2 kms up to Dandiyara Bungalow HPPWD rest house on Banikhet road. I was not sure about this rest house, one gentleman told me about this @Kakira over a cup of tea. Today was one hell of a ride, spent more than 10 hrs on the saddle. Stay at Dandiyara Bungalow HPPWD rest house.
Kms covered - 98.24
Total expense - Rs. 600/-
Banikhet is further 10 km up, sharp left turn at the check post and you are on a fun ride. Khairi, zooming all the way down 23 kms, hit bridge, hit another bridge and you are into J&K. Police check post there, had a long chat with them. They advised not to go towards Bani Sarthal due to militancy, rain, road blockage etc. suggested Dhar Road. Registered my details and thanked them, packed some fruits from nearby stall, 14 km uphill ride to Papri was waiting for me. Tea at the top and took right towards Bani ignoring all advises policemen gave. But surface wasn’t good; after 2 km I gave up on the road and camped by the road side. Wow! first day of camping, fearful & excited. Kept my knife close by. Stay - camp near Papri.
Kms covered - 52.82
Total expense - Rs. 105/-

It rained all night, gave me a little window to pack my stuff in the morning. It rained all throughout the day; caused two back to back punctures on front, I was zooming on nice downhill surface couldn’t figure out the bad patches on those numerous water crossings. Made it to Busohli by 2 pm. Phone stopped working today and it won't until I hit HP again on other side of the hill. Hotel - Hotel Ambica near bus stand Busohli.
Kms covered - 55.62
Total expense - Rs. 390/-

I was on a link road today so as expected its a single lane bad road till Mahanpur t-point; where I joined nice Dhar road, less traffic, all downhill. Crossed a bridge, ordered food at roadside dhaba and stayed there for the night. Cyclists love freebies. Stay - Vaishno Dhaba by roadside.
Kms covered - 111.87
Total expense - Rs. 140/-


First view of Kangra
First view of Kangra.

 Lovely road, perfect weather for 
Lovely road, perfect weather for riding.


It was a tough climb to Bharwain from Mubarikpur.

Beautiful climb. I was panting on this climb, stopped and saw so many eyes staring on me from this bus.

Now it will be a routine; climb the hill to top and let the air soak all sweat on zooming down, hit the bridge and repeat again.

Greenery around

Road passing through small villages

A different kind of traffic.

No traffic road, just keep your eyes on the road and free the bike.

Took SH 28. I was thinking to go Chamba via Jot and continue to Sach Pass but looking at the weather turned towards Tanuhatti.

They would wait for me and then chase barking like maniac. As soon as I stop they too stoped and look around. And start again...

Tough climb to Banikhet. Spot the HPPWD rest house at the left
On the way up to Papri. Even this guy is wondering what the hell is wrong with me, why sweat when you can sit inside the car and have a beer.
 
Khairi.. Other side of the river is J&K.

Busohli approaching.

Waiting for rain to subsidies some.
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