"Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!" ~Hunter S. Thompson
Delhi – Ambala (188 KM) – Chandigarh – Roopnagar (282 KM) – Kiratpur – Bilaspur (371 KM) – Mandi (440 KM) – Pandoh – Aut (481 KM) – Larji – Gushaini – Tirthan (511 KM)
Here are some more pictures we clicked on the way....
Finally after reaching Tirthan, you are surrounded by mountains, which are so close and gigantic and a forever background sound of the river flowing.
Back to basics. Such a simple solution to every problem. hard working happy faces. Who wont be content living so close to nature that you could feel it's essence all around you and smile all day :)
PS: follow next post about tirthan valley > surroundings, people, stay, food.
This is exactly what you feel after a 16 hour ride on a Royal Enfield with your beloved from the hustle bustle of Delhi to peace, love and tranquility of Tirthan Valley in Himachal Pradesh.
Situated besides the Tirthan river in Himachal Pradesh (altitude- 1600 mtrs), Tirthan valley is a gateway to the Great Himalayan National Park. Tirthan Valley, not a very commercial place or popular tourist destination, is a laid back, beautiful valley in Kullu district. It takes approximately 14 to 17 hours by road to reach Tirthan from Delhi. And the best way, if you can take the ass crushing back breaking, is riding to Tirthan. Its totally worth it.
THE WAY/ ROAD CONDITIONS
The way is quite simple (map given below) - From Delhi you ride towards ISBT and from there you carry on straight towards Panipat. There is one straight highway. You dont turn anywhere till you reach Ambala. The roads are nice and broad and easy to ride. (Just that you might get bored of the same landscape for a long stretch).
From Ambala you go towards Chandigarh city. After reaching Chandigarh, ride towards Ropar (Roop Nagar)>Kiratpur (This is where you will start climbing uphill. The roads are not in good condition between Ropar > Kiratpur > Bilaspur.
After crossing Bilaspur, the roads are good! Some pictures taken on the way >
Remember when you reach Aut, not to go through the tunnel, instead take a right turn before the tunnel towards Larji. This is where the landscape starts getting extremely beautiful. When you reach Larji T- Point from where you need to take a right to reach Sai Ropa. It takes about 1.30 to 2 hours to reach Tirthan from Aut.
Delhi – Ambala (188 KM) – Chandigarh – Roopnagar (282 KM) – Kiratpur – Bilaspur (371 KM) – Mandi (440 KM) – Pandoh – Aut (481 KM) – Larji – Gushaini – Tirthan (511 KM)
Here are some more pictures we clicked on the way....
Finally after reaching Tirthan, you are surrounded by mountains, which are so close and gigantic and a forever background sound of the river flowing.
Back to basics. Such a simple solution to every problem. hard working happy faces. Who wont be content living so close to nature that you could feel it's essence all around you and smile all day :)
PS: follow next post about tirthan valley > surroundings, people, stay, food.
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