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New DelhiIn August 2023, six friends from Greece flew to New Delhi, India. There, we visited the old spice market, some landmarks, temples, and the Taj Mahal in the city of Agra.
In August 2023, six friends from Greece flew to New Delhi, India. There, we visited the old spice market, some landmarks, temples, and the Taj Mahal in the city of Agra.
ManaliAfterward, we boarded a minibus destined for Manali, where we would rent motorcycles to start our tour.Unfortunately, we went during the monsoon season, and shortly before reaching our destination, we got blocked out near the town of Mandi due to severe landslides in the area.
Afterward, we boarded a minibus destined for Manali, where we would rent motorcycles to start our tour.Unfortunately, we went during the monsoon season, and shortly before reaching our destination, we got blocked out near the town of Mandi due to severe landslides in the area.
Khardung LaAfter being stranded for 3 days inside the minibus, we managed to take a flight to the final destination of our original plan, Leh. From there, we rented motorcycles and completely changed the itinerary of our trip, doing the reverse of the initial plan.
After being stranded for 3 days inside the minibus, we managed to take a flight to the final destination of our original plan, Leh. From there, we rented motorcycles and completely changed the itinerary of our trip, doing the reverse of the initial plan.
Gumbok RanganIn the Indian Himalayas, specifically in Ladakh, we rode on remote and often uncharted roads, reaching some of the world's highest roads at an elevation of up to 5,391 meters and the highest saltwater lake in the world (Pangong Lake). The temperatures we encountered at these altitudes were often below zero. We also visited Buddhist temples and Tibetan monasteries.
Following that, four out of the six friends flew from the Indian Himalayas to Kathmandu, Nepal.
In the Indian Himalayas, specifically in Ladakh, we rode on remote and often uncharted roads, reaching some of the world's highest roads at an elevation of up to 5,391 meters and the highest saltwater lake in the world (Pangong Lake). The temperatures we encountered at these altitudes were often below zero. We also visited Buddhist temples and Tibetan monasteries.
Following that, four out of the six friends flew from the Indian Himalayas to Kathmandu, Nepal.
NepalIn Nepal, we embarked on a 7-day tour where we navigated through the most challenging roads we had ever encountered, amidst mythical mountains such as Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. We crossed hanging bridges with our motorcycles and went on a safari in Chitwan National Park. The temperature in tropical Nepal reached up to 43 degrees Celsius.
It was by far the most difficult and demanding journey we have undertaken to date.
Theodosis Dallas
Greek Adventure Riders
In Nepal, we embarked on a 7-day tour where we navigated through the most challenging roads we had ever encountered, amidst mythical mountains such as Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. We crossed hanging bridges with our motorcycles and went on a safari in Chitwan National Park. The temperature in tropical Nepal reached up to 43 degrees Celsius.
It was by far the most difficult and demanding journey we have undertaken to date.
Theodosis Dallas
Greek Adventure Riders