THE WITCH NEXT DOOR

EPISODE 28

Previously :- Meandering Through the on Bikes

A motorbike trip into the scenic valleys of the mountain is nothing short of a dream-come-true for many. Hence, every year, we see hundreds of bikers from across the country making their way towards the Himalayan Mountains with unparalleled enthusiasm. True that mountaineering and trekking lovers outnumber the motorbiking enthusiasts as of today, but this is likely to change in the years to come.

There is a special pleasure in riding bikes on the off-beaten tracks of the Himalayas; it’s something, which only the ones who have had the chance to do so, can understand. An interesting aspect of this experience is that it is not solely about riding bikes on the rugged, treacherous roads but beholding nature’s beauty that this region has been endowed with. Another interesting advantage, if you like to say it, with motorbiking in the mountain is that it gives one the opportunity to explore even those places, where it is difficult to reach with a Jeep ride. These are the areas, which are located at a higher altitude. This is one of the reasons why enthusiasts enjoy exploring the regions of mountain and valley on their motorbikes. Besides sight seeing, it also gives them enough opportunity to halt at several places and enjoy the warm hospitality of the locals.

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Motorbiking in the mountain gives one an opportunity of a lifetime and that is the chance to drive through some of the highest motorable roads and passes in the world. One such route starts from mountain that leads to the picturesque to a Pass, which lies at an approximate altitude of 3980 m above sea level. This pass serves as the gateway to the arid region of other .. And to reach these places, the bikers get the chance to drive through the mesmerising valley

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Admiring the Beauty of the mountain on a Cycle

Another way to adventure travel in the mountain is to hop on a cycle and enjoy the passing vistas. In the mountain, cycling involves travelling by bus and walking as well. During their cycle expedition in these mountains, there would come many sections of the journey, where one has to mount the cycle onto a bus to reach a point from where cycling can be done. Roads becoming keep becoming steep every kilometre and add to that the heavy car and bus traffic; this gives no pleasure to the cyclist. It is to be noted that the main trunk roads that enter the mountain region are not at all suitable for recreational cyclists; and more than the suitability factor, it can be unpleasant and dangerous.

The real joyous experience of cycling in the mountain valleys is enjoyed on the less-frequented roads. There is a plethora of choices when it comes to picking out destinations for cycling in the Himalayas, but one stands out among them . The mountain region offers a range of light and introductory cycling challenges, which includes passing through some age-old trade routes as well.

For beginners, cycling in the Terai forests, especially along the foothills of Valley can be a wonderful experience; it is not physically taxing. This journey can begin from Thakurdwara and continue up to village, which lies on the outskirts of the national park . it is a paradise for cycling enthusiasts. The road that goes downhill for about 20 km till Kosi is perfect to enjoy cycling and admire the sceneries all along it too has some wonderful areas for mountain cycling. Riding on the national road can be fun, especially by starting the journey from Kumarhatti. Then there is a link road, which runs through a beautiful pine forest, falling and rising till one reaches the small town. The route from Sarahan to Nahan is also excellent with the road passing through dark forests, which usually remains traffic free.

However to enjoy cycling in the best possible manner in the mountain one’s choice of a cycle has to be spot on. From cycles with sporty trims for superior lightness to ones with spring suspensions for a cushion against bumpy roads to ones with deep and broad-threaded tyres for better grip on mountain roads; the options are plenty. However, the most important feature the cycle must possess is multi-speed gears, which come in handy to comfortably deal with steep climbs and slopes of the mountain roads.

Jeep Rides

Motorbiking and cycling in the mountain offer a lot of thrills, but so does the excellent Jeep rides. Ranging from short tours to long ones, the adrenaline-pumping experience of driving through the mountain valleys on the rugged roads, especially where one finds protruding mountains rock on one side and deep valleys on the other, is simply awe-inspiring. One of the most fantastic Jeep rides in the mountain can be experienced by driving to the scenic Lake.. This drive can be really arduous but at the same time, it is totally exhilarating.

Another such exciting drive can be enjoyed by heading to.

Jeep drives in the hills of the of many enthusiasts over the years.

Self-Drives

If you ask most of the adventure junkies, they will tell you that there isn’t anything better than self-driving in the Himalayas, especially to destinations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .