Declaration
This is
a work of fiction and bears no resemblance to anyone alive or dead although
most places mentioned in the story are situated exactly where they are
described to be situated.
Context
The context of the story is a very exciting,memorable, and once-in a lifetime type of trip taken by me along with four more friends to the picturesque territory of Ladakh that too from the Manali end which is a far more tougher route to Leh than the other one from Srinagar because of the treacherous road and dangerous twists and turns.
Also the route does not have any connectivity except BSNL network in select places.In fact in one of the places Jespa, where even BSNL landline was also not there,so no communication with the outside world at all.Only help which could be derived in that route was possible by getting to one of the scattered army camps,and even those were not located all over.The essence of such a journey can be a roller coaster ride,even more so if the other four individuals are hard nosed professionals with diverse tastes and moods and more so if all of them are girls.I hope now you realise how complex the trip was with so many variants.
To add to all the spice we had a driver who with his weird way of looking at life,was another tough variant.Every now and then he would caution us with a grim face that water and stones can come from nowhere and sweep us along with the vehicle in to the deep valley anytime.It seemed that travelling extensively on that trail that was the only thing that fascinated him,though there were beautiful girls in colourful attire all along the way.Our friend was though more in romance with the nature than them.
Inspite of all this the girls had fun in the manner they wanted to and bothered least about what the guy was thinking or saying.Poor fellow,he was constantly thinking of how and when water and stones would suddenly come,sweep us off,and his point would be proved.Fortunately for all of us his point was not proven till the end of our Journey.But all said about our driver companion we were a lifetime fan for his driving skills and devotion to our safety,even if he went overboard sometimes.Not that it had any effect on any of us.
This kind of describes the whole group which was unique and thriving.Always ready for adventure even in adverse circumstances.Fear was the least used word to describe us as we travelled through the rough terrain from Manali all the way to Leh and beyond.So I invite you to be a part of this Journey with all of us.Enjoy the Journey.And,yes,plan one such Journey as a group of five friends even if you cannot find this kind of unique combination.This trip can easily become one of the best trip you would ever have in our country.
Your comments and suggestions will always be welcome.
Thanks Kolkata
Shankar December 2017
The context of the story is a very exciting,memorable, and once-in a lifetime type of trip taken by me along with four more friends to the picturesque territory of Ladakh that too from the Manali end which is a far more tougher route to Leh than the other one from Srinagar because of the treacherous road and dangerous twists and turns.
Also the route does not have any connectivity except BSNL network in select places.In fact in one of the places Jespa, where even BSNL landline was also not there,so no communication with the outside world at all.Only help which could be derived in that route was possible by getting to one of the scattered army camps,and even those were not located all over.The essence of such a journey can be a roller coaster ride,even more so if the other four individuals are hard nosed professionals with diverse tastes and moods and more so if all of them are girls.I hope now you realise how complex the trip was with so many variants.
To add to all the spice we had a driver who with his weird way of looking at life,was another tough variant.Every now and then he would caution us with a grim face that water and stones can come from nowhere and sweep us along with the vehicle in to the deep valley anytime.It seemed that travelling extensively on that trail that was the only thing that fascinated him,though there were beautiful girls in colourful attire all along the way.Our friend was though more in romance with the nature than them.
Inspite of all this the girls had fun in the manner they wanted to and bothered least about what the guy was thinking or saying.Poor fellow,he was constantly thinking of how and when water and stones would suddenly come,sweep us off,and his point would be proved.Fortunately for all of us his point was not proven till the end of our Journey.But all said about our driver companion we were a lifetime fan for his driving skills and devotion to our safety,even if he went overboard sometimes.Not that it had any effect on any of us.
This kind of describes the whole group which was unique and thriving.Always ready for adventure even in adverse circumstances.Fear was the least used word to describe us as we travelled through the rough terrain from Manali all the way to Leh and beyond.So I invite you to be a part of this Journey with all of us.Enjoy the Journey.And,yes,plan one such Journey as a group of five friends even if you cannot find this kind of unique combination.This trip can easily become one of the best trip you would ever have in our country.
Your comments and suggestions will always be welcome.
Thanks Kolkata
Shankar December 2017
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