Category: Road Trips

SPITI VALLEY – ROAD TRIP INTO THE HIMALAYAS – KAZA – CHANDRATAAL – MANALI – 3/3

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We had reached Kaza, slightly behind schedule and tired, but safe and having a ball along the way. Read Part 1 of this blog on drive from Nashik to Rampur Bhushahr by clicking here and read Part 2 of this blog on the drive from Rampur Bushahr to Kaza via. Chitkul by clicking here.Having finished our journey … Continue reading SPITI VALLEY – ROAD TRIP INTO THE HIMALAYAS – KAZA – CHANDRATAAL – MANALI – 3/3

SPITI VALLEY – MY EXPERIENCE OF DRIVING IN THE HIMALAYAS – RAMPUR BUSHAHR – CHITKUL – KAZA – 2/3

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So we covered the distance of 1700+ kms. from Nashik to Rampur Bushahr in 4 days. Read Part 1 of my blog on this part of the drive by clicking here.On Day 5 of our trip, after a good night’s rest, we got up raring to go.. today was the start of our Spiti adventure, as we … Continue reading SPITI VALLEY – MY EXPERIENCE OF DRIVING IN THE HIMALAYAS – RAMPUR BUSHAHR – CHITKUL – KAZA – 2/3

SPITI VALLEY – MY EXPERIENCE OF DRIVING IN THE HIMALAYAS – NASHIK TO RAMPUR BUSHAHR – 1/3

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I read somewhere that Spiti is called "A world within a world". I cannot find a fitter description for this magical place.Our Spiti trip planning began nearly a year in advance. The only decision taken in the beginning was that we would be doing the entire trip from Nasik, Maharashtra by road. We didn't want to … Continue reading SPITI VALLEY – MY EXPERIENCE OF DRIVING IN THE HIMALAYAS – NASHIK TO RAMPUR BUSHAHR – 1/3

MORBE DAM TRAIL IN MY JEEP COMPASS WITH JEEP WESTERN WANDERERS CLUB

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After getting my Jeep Compass in August last year, I had the opportunity to participate in the Jeep Trails event in November. Read all about my experience of participating in Jeep Trails White Sands, in the Rann of Kutch here.But the ownership experience is always enhanced by sharing our passion with other like-minded enthusiasts. With this is … Continue reading MORBE DAM TRAIL IN MY JEEP COMPASS WITH JEEP WESTERN WANDERERS CLUB

JEEP COMPASS VS MG HECTOR – HOW I CHOSE MY LUXURY CROSSOVER SUV

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The most exciting thing in any motor heads life was happening with me.. I was getting to choose a new vehicle. My last vehicle was my Mahindra Thar in 2016 and I relished the opportunity to start the evaluation, comparison and test driving process all over again.When I started my search in April 2019, in the luxury crossover SUV segment … Continue reading JEEP COMPASS VS MG HECTOR – HOW I CHOSE MY LUXURY CROSSOVER SUV

SUNDAY FAMILY DRIVE TO PEMGIRI – THE KING OF BANYAN TREES

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Last Sunday offered us a chance to get out of the city for a short drive. The hectic work schedule was getting to us and a day out on the road was the therapy we needed. Research on new destinations yielded Pemgiri. This is a famous banyan tree, supposedly the second largest in India, spread … Continue reading SUNDAY FAMILY DRIVE TO PEMGIRI – THE KING OF BANYAN TREES

THAR TRAILS- MAHINDRA GREAT ESCAPE OFF-ROAD LONAVALA 2019

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Every true off-roader awaits the rainy season like the cricket fans await the World Cup. The rainy season brings mud, slush and water, making every terrain a playground for off-roading. I am no different and come June, I frequently sneak glances up at the sky, searching for the rain clouds.  With rains on the anvil, … Continue reading THAR TRAILS- MAHINDRA GREAT ESCAPE OFF-ROAD LONAVALA 2019

MY EXPERIENCE OF DRIVING & BIKING IN THE HIMALAYAS (SPITI)

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I read somewhere that Spiti is called "A world within a world". I cannot find a fitter description for this magical place.Our Spiti trip planning began nearly a year in advance. The only decision taken in the beginning was that we would be doing the entire trip from Nasik, Maharashtra by road. We didn't want to … Continue reading MY EXPERIENCE OF DRIVING & BIKING IN THE HIMALAYAS (SPITI)