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We finally arrived at the Hotel in Shimla and, after checking in, we met at the top floor to meet our bikes: Sandro and Martino getting excited. Each of us was shown our bike and we gave phone brackets and chargers, etc. to the mechanics who duly installed them for us. I named my ride Palki...

One of my favourite sights was the heavily decorated trucks and buses. They make for a lot of amusement and something to look at when the landscape gets bleak, and believe me: It does! Another roadside stop a bit higher up the foothills. Everything is lush and green. We were also beginning to...

Here we are crossing the border between the Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. Officially in the Himalayan province now...

Pierre and myself enjoying a laugh at a roadside stop. Friendships were being forged pretty quickly. Mike is a mutual friend. They both live in Oz but are Saffers. I only met Pierre the day before and we hit it off quickly. To be fair, all of us just clicked so well it was quite surreal! I...

That evening back at the hotel we had a 15:00 meet and greet with Rob, our guide, who briefed us on the format of the ride, handed out our Ride Expeditions pack, and briefed us on the Corner Man system, which we used a lot during the ride. It works very well when everyone works together. Left...

Next morning, the transport arrived to take us across to Maiden's hotel in old Delhi. This hotel has a more colonial flavour to it. Checking into the Maiden's marked the official beginning of the tour we paid for. Signing the Guest book reminded me of stays at the Victoria Hotel in Entebbe...

Final stop for the day was the Oriental Carpet market.. This was totally fascinating. Some guys made purchases, which were not cheap but well worth it!! We enjoyed a few very expensive drinks that evening. I paid around €85,00 for 5 G&T's!! Eina!!

Sunday 27th I met up with Mike and got introduced to Pierre, Siddo and Ryan (Mike's son). I told them of my escapade the previous day so they were all keen to head downtown and look around. Tuktuks were hailed and off we went... It was fairly quiet, being a Sunday, so we enjoyed some light...

I'm back in one piece from the ride. The report can be found here; https://wilddog.net.za/threads/himalayan-heights-aug-28-to-sep-9-2023.279131/

Always agreee on the price before setting sail. The 30 minute ride cost me 300 Rupees, so, 100 per 10 minutes is fair. Here's a shot of the taximeter in the Tuktuk.. NO IT DOESN'T!! :LOL::LOL::LOL: Something must be said about the driving culture (or lack thereof) in India: 1) Indicators...

I boarded the Jet in Amsterdam after a short flight on KLM Cityhopper from Luxembourg. Economy Plus was a good call!! 9,5 hours later we landed in Delhi and I was feeling fine. There was just this one little thing pissing me off. Jules, being the master of procrastination, had screwed up...

Some logistics we had to deal with: Indian visas: Free if applying on the old Green Mamba (SA Passport), so, surprise!! It's good for something! The application process was long and tedious - I can't recall how many pages, but a PLETHORA, even though it was all online and done from the...

Last year (2022) in August, I was on vacation with two old schoolmates; Julian and Mike, and we got to talking about a ride. Mike already had the plan. Julian, Mike Derek (me). Ride Expeditions is an adventure company who organizes and runs adventure rides all over the world. Mike persuaded...

Update: I've arrived in Delhi and, after getting some sleep I chartered a Rickshaw (Tuktuk) and went to a market. What an interesting place. Some pics and videos here:

There are many long dirt roads around Bapsfontein and surrounding area.

Sorry guys.. I take it all back :(:poop:

I generally have high regard for Fortnine's content. However he, like any one of us, is not always right. I left my argument against his video on the YouTube comments. Here it is: @DerekHerbst747 I can go along with the traction control explanation to a point, but on the engine I'm calling...

I don't know if this is your bike, but how are you liking the Mitas E-07's? I have them on my Tiger 800XC and am very impressed. Good on the street, Great off the street, live quite long on the rim too!

Mike, I must be missing something.. I took the pack yesterday on my back and am deeply disappointed with it as a backpack. It was uncomfortable and I noticed the weather seal at the top would unroll and go open. Also, the straps for the back are just horrible. The top fittings shouldn't swivel...

Thanks Charlie. I'm beginning to get that "Min dae" feeling, excitement, anticipation peppered with some trepidation. I'll be 59 next month so as a Outoppie doing this trip I make no illusions that my best days are still with me or some such lunacy. I've prepared myself reasonably well for the...