We did not see much of Narkanda as we arrived quite late and it was already dark. We left early the next morning at the same time the children were about to go to school. We will be travelling 197km to our next destination in Kalpa stopping by in Reckong Peo to apply for our permit to enter the high altitude regions of Himalaya.
More hillside towns along the way..
The morning traffic comprising of vehicles, human and animals..
The usual cigarette and piss stop..
More weeds by the roadside.. maybe I should smoke these..
The morning ride along this curvy asphalt road nestled deep within the mountain folds in this cool weather was heaven for any bikers worth his salt..
The local faces in the town of Badahl
Another local face in the town of Bardahl. He got curious when I took a picture of the local above. So I asked his permission to take his photo as well..
This stretch onwards were really beautiful and unforgettable..
The road were carved out from the rocky cliff face and continues on for several kilometers..
I saw everyone was grinning silly riding this stretch..
Truly awesome dreamy landscape..
Just when I was enjoying the mountain ride, the asphalt road ends and it was rough, dusty and gritty.
This stretch onwards were really treacherous as the road were slippery because of loose pebbles and bike and rider could easily fall into the river below.
Looking back the stretch we just passed while eating dusts..
Despite the dirt road and the accompanying choking dusts, the view was spectacular!
We reached Reckong Peo by noon and we had to take turns to to individually apply for permit before we can proceed with our journey into the higher altitutes. Reckong Peo, also simply known as Peo by the local inhabitants, is the capital of Kinnaur District. At a height of 2,290 metres (7,513 ft), Reckong Peo is 260 kilometres (162 miles) from Shimla
Aakash of Royal Enfield India, our convoy leader resting with Datuk Douglas at the side walk sheltered from the blazing noon sun in Reckong Peo.
Our hotel was in Kalpa about 5km west of Reckong Peo.
The local apple-size thistle in the hotel's garden
Large red roses abound at he hotel 's garden
Kinnaur Kailash. Views of this stunning snow-capped mountains abound from the hotel balcony.
Apples orchard around the hotel ground. We had our feast of course..
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