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The morning bike loading/rigging ritual.
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Sometimes the rental bike's battery just kicks the bucket after one day.
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Pravriti holds pulled fuses in her hennaed hand as we tech the bike.
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After bump-starting my bike, we made an unplanned stop at this motorbike repair shop in Shimla to replace my battery.
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Rampur Bushahr and the Sutlej River. Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
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Rampur Bushahr and the Sutlej River. Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
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Prav with the bikes.
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Temple goers dance and sing together at Bhimakali Temple in Sarahan village (2,100m / 6,900 ft). This temple features both Hindu and Buddhist statues, highlighting the combined influence of India and nearby Tibetan regions. Sarahan, Kinnaur district, Hima
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Temple goers dance and sing together at Bhimakali Temple in Sarahan village (2,100m / 6,900 ft). This temple features both Hindu and Buddhist statues, highlighting the combined influence of India and nearby Tibetan regions. Sarahan, Kinnaur district, Hima
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Overlooking Chitkul (3,450m / 11,320'), the last Indian village on the old Hindustan-Tibet trade route.
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The early morning view from our budget hotel in Kalpa (2,960m / 9,711'). This town is known best for its direct views of the high peaks to the east, and also as more or less the starting point for entry into Spiti Valley proper (you arrange permits for Sp
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Morning bike maintenance at our guesthouse, prior to departure from Kalpa. Paul, the most seasoned rider among us, often led these efforts. Kalpa, Kinnaur Himachal Pradesh, India. Sept 2019.
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By far the most dangerous thing on any Spiti Valley ride is oncoming traffic. Cliffside roads like this one in Kalpa are usually closer to one lane than two, and local drivers in buses and jeeps don't often offer provide you a great deal of clearance. Fo
