Satisfying Impulses #1 - 5oo km cycling from Manali to Leh - Part 3

If you would like to read Part 1 of this post, you are most welcome to click on the link below https://steemit.com/travel/@free-ion/satisfying-impulses-1-5oo-km-cycling-manali-to-leh

With 48 Hours of rest at Marhi, AMS symptoms negated, we were all refreshed to move ahad. Todays plan was based on following route plan

Aim was to reach Sissu, a distance of 64km which may take approximately 6-7 hours, and increase in elevation would be around 600m, first major obstacle was Rohtang pass.

On the move towards Rohtang pass, this is the view of Marhi where we stayed for the night.

Rohtang Top 

Lovely view

Zig zag roads lifeline of the mountains

Tourists enjoying Rohtang pass

Beas Rishi Mandir at Rohtang pass, a major tourist destination

Seeking blessings from Beas rishi

Rohtang Pass at its best, with washed away roads and glaciers

With a friend & wify at Rohtang pass at 13000 Feet.

Prayer flags at Rohtang pass

Heavenly view

People enjoying skiing and other winter sports

Entering next phase of journey .....we are really excited to see what lies beyond Rohtang 

She was really happy to find great slopes assisting our rides and the views were really awesome

Thats me negotiating turn on the other side of Rohtang,The happiness did not last long since the road condition deteoriated significantly

See I told you .....!!!!!

Lunch at the Koksar, it became really windy here and cold too, but warm freshly prepared local delicacy, momos, Rajma and rice

And the journey continues

The route ahead

Can I rest a few minutes

Can I keep everything to myself forever 

Rohtang on the horizon quite away now

Tunnel being constructed from Manali to bypass Rohtang

Love blossoms during an interesting journey

Our first water crossing

Our travelling partner at rest

Let me breath in the magical atmosphere

Water crossing number two

Isn't the view fantastic

Planning the road ahead Traveller along the wayWith some help a local truck we reached Kelong, a small town on the way to Leh

Keylong (or Kyelong or Kyelang) is the administrative centre of the Lahaul and Spiti district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, 126 km (78 mi) north of Manali and 120 km (75 mi) from the Indo-Tibetan border. It is located along the Manali-Leh Highway, about 7 km (4.3 mi) north-east of intersection of the Chandra Valley, the Bhaga Valley, and the Chenab Valley; on the banks of Bhaga River.

CountryIndiaStateHimachal PradeshDistrictLahaul and SpitiElevation3,080 m (10,100 ft)Population • Total1,150

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The view from our room Dinner for the night....lovely food and a warm green tea. Food to refresh the tired legs. Time take a warm bath and rest 

See you guys tomorrow .

Part 1 of this series - Link......

Part 2 of this series - Link...

Though you can start reading from any part these links will give you a better picture of our journey on the way to leh.

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